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Can a divorced person serve as clergy in The United Methodist Church?

Yes.  The official statement on Divorce from the 2004 Book of Discipline applies to clergy as well as laypersons. 

Annual conferences may develop their own policies regarding clergy divorce.  These will vary from conference to conference. Check with your annual conference for information on clergy divorce policies.

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