Bishop announces listening tour

On November 23, Bishop David Bard begins a four-stop tour to hear from people following significant changes in The United Methodist Church.

The heartbeat of a craftsman’s ministry

For almost 25 years, Rev. Art Scanson has used his artistic gifts to create crosiers for each newly elected bishop within the North Central Jurisdiction.

From auto parts to altar

Elected in 1980, Majorie Matthews, The United Methodist Church’s first woman bishop, was a Michigander. The New York Times called Matthews “a symbol of progress,” and others lauded her historic… Continue Reading From auto parts to altar

NCJ votes to form new episcopal areas

Delegates of the North Central Jurisdiction recently met online in a Special Session and approved the creation of two new episcopal areas.

NCJ bishops announce Special Session

The North Central Jurisdiction will hold a Special Session on January 23 to approve the creation of two new episcopal areas.

Heart work, soul work, community work

In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard reminds us that the gospel is about heart change, which is an important part of tackling issues like racism and violence… Continue Reading Heart work, soul work, community work

Foster a dialogic culture in the church

In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Alan Bard asks us to dedicate ourselves to creating a spacious church with a dialogic culture where conversations are respectful, rich, and deep.

Prepare our hearts for Jesus

In this Advent edition of Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard encourages us to open our hearts, our lives, and our communities so Jesus can show up in us and through… Continue Reading Prepare our hearts for Jesus

Introducing the Episcopal 22-10

The ten episcopal candidates for the North Central Jurisdiction formed a community that prayed and cared for each other, creating a message of unity and a model of mutual support… Continue Reading Introducing the Episcopal 22-10

Scanson crafts crosiers for bishops

Each newly elected bishop within the North Central Jurisdiction is gifted a homemade crosier, fashioned by a woodworker and retired elder, Rev. Art Scanson from the Dakotas Conference.