Religion · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Metro · October 16, 2026
Highland Park UMC Council Recommends Leaving United Methodist Church
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- Ask your church leadership whether your denomination has changed its official position on marriage, sexuality, or ordination since 2019.
- Review your congregation's membership vows and bylaws to understand what denominational ties would be severed or retained in a disaffiliation.
- Request a copy of your denomination's current Book of Discipline or equivalent governing document and compare it to what is taught locally.
- Follow Dallas News and official UMC communications for confirmed details on Highland Park's final vote and timeline.
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