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Highland Park UMC members vote 90% to leave the United Methodist Church; regional conference says the vote alone does not cut ties

Of 4,775 ballots cast Sunday and Monday, 90.35% backed separating. The church will worship as Highland Park Methodist Church, while the Horizon Texas Conference presses a lawsuit set for trial in October 2027.

Lena StroudOctober 27, 20262 min read

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Highland Park UMC members vote 90% to leave the United Methodist Church; regional conference says the vote alone does not cut ties

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