Religion · Dallas-Fort Worth, TX Metro · August 12, 2026
North Texas UMC Conference Sues Highland Park UMC in Property/Governance Dispute
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- Contact Highland Park UMC or the North Texas Conference directly for confirmed details on the lawsuit's claims and status.
- Review your own congregation's trust clause and denominational bylaws regarding property ownership if you attend a UMC or mainline church.
- Ask your church leadership what your conference's current official positions are on marriage, sexuality, and ordination.
- Watch for court filings or follow-up Dallas News reporting before drawing conclusions about the cause of the suit.
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