Tag: Episcopacy
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.
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.
Michigan delegates prepare for NCJ Conference
Delegates from the Michigan Conference are preparing to go to Fort Wayne, IN, next week for the 2022 North Central Jurisdictional Conference to elect bishops and plan for shared mission… Continue Reading Michigan delegates prepare for NCJ Conference
Connectional Table members receive episcopal endorsement
Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai is one of three members of the Connectional Table to receive an episcopal nomination and full endorsement by their annual conference.
Bishop calls all to the table
The United Methodist Council of Bishops is meeting online April 26-30. Council President Cynthia Fierro Harvey’s opening sermon highlighted the image of the family table that brings people together in… Continue Reading Bishop calls all to the table
NCJ elects Laurie Haller
The North Central Jurisdiction elected the Rev. Laurie Haller bishop on the 13th ballot taken mid-day Thursday, July 14.
Bishops … the BIG picture
Before this time next week The United Methodist Church will consecrate 15 new bishops and here’s the work that lies ahead.
3 Gay pastors nominated for bishop
Three openly gay pastors are candidates for episcopal elections, including Rev. David Meredith of the North Central Jurisdiction.
Term limits for bishops?
General Conference Legislation calls for end of the life-long term for episcopal leaders.