Tag: Bishop David Bard
United Methodists react to end of Roe v. Wade
The June 24 Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade has elicited various responses from United Methodists. Several agencies and individuals speak out, including Bishop David Alan Bard of The… Continue Reading United Methodists react to end of Roe v. Wade
Conference worships, celebrates, and mourns
Members of the 2022 Michigan Annual Conference gathered in Acme, MI June 1-4 for worship, celebration, and time for mourning.
Conference takes care of business
“This is what we are here for.” For many members, the heart of the Annual Conference is the raising of the card to vote on the business at hand.
Moving forward together
In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard moves our focus forward on matters engaging the “heart and soul problems” in the nation and the church.
New Greater Detroit DS announced
The Rev. Dr. Darryl Totty will soon begin service as the superintendent of the Greater Detroit District, as the Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr. goes to Birmingham/Berkley First as their… Continue Reading New Greater Detroit DS announced
For all we know, love may grow
Bishop David Bard says that love is the way forward regardless of what we know or don’t know about the future of The United Methodist Church.
Bishop David Bard offers Holy Week blessings
Bishop Bard explores the “roller coaster of human emotion” we feel during Holy Week. Calling these seven days “a deep dive into human experience,” he encourages all to embrace resurrection.
It’s April. One more, once!
Remembering Count Basie’s jazz tune, Bishop David Bard reflects on the unpredictable April weather and the eternal promise of Easter.
Bishop on the GC postponement
“Do not be afraid,” is Bishop David Bard’s message as the Commission on General Conference announced another postponement of the GC 2020. The next General Conference will be in 2024.
Invitation to a holy Lenten season
“The invitation to a holy Lent is an invitation to deep inner work, ” says Bishop David Bard. He offers reflections on how grace surrounds acts of repentance and self-examination.