Nationwide, some United Methodist churches are disaffiliating because they don’t believe in same-sex 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 same-sex marriages. For more: https://bit.ly/42cjFAt ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay