Retired Bishop Melvin G. Talbert (right) joined 14 other United Methodist bishops at a gathering on May 4 outside the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. The gathering was organized by groups that want to see the church change its stance on homosexuality. Holding the microphone is the Rev. Bruce Robbins, pastor of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, A UMNS photo by Paul Jeffrey. Accompanies UMNS story #242. 8/24/12.
