Category: World
‘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.”
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.
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.
Midwest Mission needs relief supplies
Recent flooding has devasted parts of the Midwest, and you can help by sending disaster relief supplies to one of three Permanent Collection Sites in Michigan.
UMCOR changes hearts and transforms lives
Jack Amick, Michigan pastor and head of UMCOR’s work in Global Migration, emphasizes the transformative power that changes hearts and minds through personal connections.
Want to serve the general church?
Interested in serving on one of The United Methodist Church’s general boards or agencies? The Michigan Conference seeks a diverse pool of candidates to submit for consideration. Send your name… Continue Reading Want to serve the general church?
UMC faces financial, structural realities
On the final day of the 2024 General Conference, delegates passed a general budget for the next quadrennia with a bottom line that could change depending on how high collections… Continue Reading UMC faces financial, structural realities