Tag: Liberia Conference
AC 2022 supports Children's Village
The partnership between the Michigan and Liberia conferences will be celebrated at the 2022 Annual Conference. Jon Reynolds provides an update on how our dollars make a difference in Liberia.… Continue Reading AC 2022 supports Children's Village
Meet a Methodist pioneer
The Rev. Francis Burns was the first Black bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Elected in 1858, he served as a missionary bishop in Liberia.
Leader says, ‘COVID needs no passport’
Special report by Dr. Muriel Nelson, chair of COVID Emergency Response for the Liberia Conference. Deaths, so far, are low. She and the committee hope to keep it that way.
Youth strategic for Liberia’s future
The focus on young people is a major part of the Liberia Conference’s strategic plan for the next five years. Youth are excited about the future.
Michigan-Liberia relationship changes lives
The Rev. Jon Reynolds explains how Michigan Conference support of ministries in the Liberia Conference makes a difference for Jesus Christ.
Future uncertain for Liberians in U.S.
Liberians living in the U.S. fear deportation, but the UMC in Liberia is preparing to welcome its brothers and sisters back home.
Liberia covenant focuses on respect
Nine volunteers from The Michigan Conference have just returned home from Liberia. They visited five mission sites, dedicated a well honoring Billie Rench, and renewed relationships with covenant partners.
Now is THE time
The Michigan Conference embraces a covenant with Liberia that began with the Detroit Conference in 1999.
‘Back to the soil’ in Liberia
Gbarnga Mission is growing swamp rice that will supply most area farmers with seed for the next crop.
Bishop Kulah at Liberia’s helm
Bishop John Innis has retired and Bishop Arthur Kulah is standing in as Liberia’s episcopal Leader through 2016.