In just a short span, United Methodist delegates swiftly overturned decades-long prohibitions on gay clergy and same-sex marriages within the denomination. However, Reverend Effie McAvoy, when questioned about the rapid pace of these changes during a news conference, offered a more nuanced perspective. She remarked, "Oh, it didn't happen overnight, dear." McAvoy, who serves as the pastor of Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church in Hope, Rhode Island, emphasized that this shift was the culmination of years of activism. She described it as a "so very healing" transformation, expressing gratitude for being part of this historic moment as a member of the Queer Delegate Caucus at the recent UMC General Conference in Charlotte. The reversals signal the conclusion of fifty years of monumental struggles and schisms concerning LGBTQ+ inclusion, not just within the United Methodist Church but across mainstream Protestant denominations in the United States. The largest Methodist in the country, Presbyterian, Episcopal, and Lutheran denominations, have all eliminated obstacles to LGBTQ+ involvement in church leadership and worship. However, this shift occurs against a backdrop of ongoing declines in membership and influence within these denominations. Certainly, there are skirmishes yet to unfold. Individual congregations and entire regions across the world will sort out the implications. Controversies have emerged within certain conservative evangelical churches and colleges. However, for mainline Protestants, the recent General Conference appears to be a significant milestone. #Queer Up Religion