Latest / Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now!
UMC Moves Conference Over Safety Concerns | Spokane News
The United Methodist Church’s Oregon-Idaho Conference voted to relocate its annual gathering from Boise next year, citing safety concerns amid Idaho’s controversial transgender bathroom ban — a law deemed the nation’s most extreme, partially blocked by court injunction. While clergy affirmed support for LGBTQ+ individuals and acknowledged the value of staying to advocate, the close 52% vote reflects deep internal divisions and the painful reality of living under hostile legislation. The move underscores the ongoing struggle to balance safety, ministry, and activism in a state where many feel…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.