Tag: Episcopal Elections
Living with hope in this odd space
In this op-ed, retired pastor Jack Harnish believes last week’s North Central Jurisdictional Conference modeled what he believes The United Methodist Church is to become.
First interview with Bishop Bigham-Tsai
Bishop Kennetha Bigham-Tsai sat down for her first interview with the Michigan Conference Communications Team following her election this week at the North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
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.
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
Press on for Jesus Christ
In this month’s Joyful Journey, Bishop David Bard reflects on North Central Jurisdictional Conference, scheduled for November 2-5, 2022, and what it means for him and the missional work we’ve… Continue Reading Press on for Jesus Christ
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.
AC endorses Kennetha Bigham-Tsai
The Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai was endorsed for episcopal election by the Michigan Annual Conference on June 3, 2022. The next North Central Jurisdictional Conference will meet on November 2-5, 2022.
North Central conference called
A special session of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference has been called for Nov. 11-13, 2021 in Fort Wayne, IN. There will be no election of bishops at this… Continue Reading North Central conference called