Category: World
Bishops Dyck, Haller, and Ough honored
Bishops Sally Dyck, Laurie Haller, and Bruce Ough were honored on Thursday, November 3, as retiring bishops within the North Central Jurisdiction.
Wednesday NCJ Conference summary
The North Central Jurisdictional Conference kicked off on Wednesday with the election of two bishops and updates on the work of the jurisdiction, including the Mission Council.
‘Can these dry bones live?’: Opening worship at NCJ 2022
The North Central Jurisdictional Conference began on Wednesday, November 2, with opening worship focused on the conference’s theme, “We Press On,” and a sermon from Bishop Bruce R. Ough.
Bishop Mande Muyombo to chair Connectional Table
Bishop Mande Muyombo, resident bishop of the North Katanga Episcopal Area, has been chosen to succeed Bishop Christian Alsted as chair of the Connectional Table, effective December 1, 2022.
Peace with Justice Offering
This Peace with Justice toolkit helps you support ministries of reconciliation.
Heart-health initiative brings hope to Haiti
Ministry partner HAPI launches “Heart2Heart,” a new initiative created to address women’s heart disease in rural parts of Haiti through basic training, education, awareness, and treatment.
NCJ to facilitate conversation on White Supremacy
Delegates to the upcoming North Central Jurisdictional Conference are asked to engage resources on White Supremacy prior to conversations at the conference.
Red Bird commits for the long haul
Following record flooding in eastern Kentucky, Red Bird Mission has made a commitment to their neighbors in need by building trusted relationships with community members and helping them navigate recovery.
African bishops condemn advocacy groups
In a statement released September 8, African bishops have called for unity in The United Methodist Church while condemning traditionalist advocacy groups looking to break up the denomination.
5 UMC story lines to follow this fall
Dr. David W. Scott, United Methodist mission theologian, highlights these five United Methodist news story lines related to the future of the denomination to watch as we move into fall.