By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, July 13, 2025Delegates and bishops pray before a key vote on church policies about homosexuality during the 2019 United Methodist General Conference in St. Louis. | Photo: UMNS/Mike DuBoseThroughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths.Some events, spanning over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others may be unknown to many.Get Our Latest News for FREESubscribe to get daily/weekly email with the top stories (plus special offers!) from The Christian Post. Be the first to know.The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history. They include the death of Pope John III, the capture of Edmund Campion, and the election of the United Methodist Church’s first openly gay bishop.Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook
This week in Christian history: Openly gay UMC bishop elected
