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We are beloved children of God

Bishop Gregory Palmer preached the sermon during the closing worship of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.

Retiring bishops honored at NCJ

On Friday, July 13, retiring Bishops Gregory V. Palmer and Julius Trimble were honored at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.

Lunch and learns offer education

Church leaders can watch and download these five recorded learning sessions that were offered at the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.

Wesley’s ‘three simple rules’ frame each day

Attendees of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference spent time reflecting on John Wesley’s three simple rules: do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.

‘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.