‘Wesleyan vile-tality’: A call to UM renewal

Dr. Ashley Boggan D., a special guest at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, urged attendees to embrace a core aspect of their Wesleyan identity she calls “Wesleyan vile-tality.”

LIFT EVERY VOICE: Fitzgerald and Peters

Michigan Conference delegates were asked to comment on the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference theme, “Lift Every Voice,” and suggest ways to ensure that every voice is heard and valued… Continue Reading LIFT EVERY VOICE: Fitzgerald and Peters

Committee on Episcopacy navigates change

The NCJ Committee on Episcopacy reported to delegates on the challenges of their work, given the need to lower the number of bishops in the NCJ and due to the… Continue Reading Committee on Episcopacy navigates change

‘The battle is the Lord’s’

Bishop Frank Beard, president of the NCJ College of Bishops, delivered the Episcopal Address to delegates on Thursday afternoon of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.

LIFT EVERY VOICE: Grigg and Walther

Michigan Conference delegates were asked to comment on the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference theme, “Lift Every Voice,” and suggest ways to ensure that every voice is heard and valued… Continue Reading LIFT EVERY VOICE: Grigg and Walther

Doing good and doing justice

Bishop Julius Trimble, resident bishop of the Indiana Conference, preached during the Thursday worship service of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Bishops, BIPOC delegates discuss diversity

The NCJ College of Bishops met with BIPOC (black, indigenous, and other people of color) delegates to build on the jurisdiction’s commitment to inclusion and anti-racism.

‘I have a confession to make’

Bishop Lanette Plambeck, resident bishop of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area, preached during the opening worship of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.

LIFT EVERY VOICE: Hopgood and Swanson

Michigan Conference delegates were asked to comment on the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference theme, “Lift Every Voice,” and suggest ways to ensure that every voice is heard and valued… Continue Reading LIFT EVERY VOICE: Hopgood and Swanson

Michigan delegates head to Sioux Falls

The North Central Jurisdictional Conference begins next week, and delegates from Michigan are preparing for worship and business, including the challenging task of episcopal assignments.