Tag: Episcopacy
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.
Michigan endorses two for episcopacy
LANSING (MIC) — Members of the General/Jurisdictional Delegations of the Detroit and West Michigan Conferences endorsed the Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai and the Rev. Laurie Haller as their episcopal nominees at… Continue Reading Michigan endorses two for episcopacy
Task force reports core values
The Council of Bishops Task Force on Human Sexuality, Gender and Race has issued a report for members of the Council of Bishops outlining a list of seven core values… Continue Reading Task force reports core values
Episcopal candidates named
The North Central Jurisdictional Conference is held every four years and will next convene in Peoria, IL July 13-16, 2016.
General Conference to look at bishop accountability
HEATHER HAHN United Methodist News Service What does it look like to hold bishops accountable? Over the past four years, a number of United Methodists have debated that question ─… Continue Reading General Conference to look at bishop accountability