Nationwide, some United Methodist churches are disaffiliating because they don’t believe in samesex marriage or that a pastor can be a part of the LGBTQ+ community.

One local pastor in St. Petersburg explained why his church isn't disaffiliating.

"Allendale is a United Methodist Church that is committed to doing the work of antiracism, loving and affirming LGBTQ+ people, standing with those being marginalized or oppressed," Rev. Andy Oliver explained.

That’s why Oliver, a pastor at Allendale United Methodist Church, proudly performs samesex marriages.

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