Tag: NCJ

NCJ Conf defines path for the future

On Nov. 10-11, 2021, NCJ delegates talked about anti-racism, the future of The UMC, voted to reduce NCJ bishops by one, and also approved “The Covenant to Build BeLoved Community.”

NCJ puts focus on Building BeLoved Community

Delegates of the North Central Jurisdiction met online Nov. 10-11, to name priorities and approve a “Covenant to Build Beloved Community.” They also affirmed the Bishops’ Narrative for The UMC.

Virtual North Central Jurisdictional Conference

THE VIRTUAL NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION MEETING will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 and THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2021. Continue Reading Virtual North Central Jurisdictional Conference

Watch NCJ Conference live Nov. 10-11

Michigan Conference delegation co-chairs Laura Witkowski and the Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, comment on the upcoming session of the NCJ Conference, November 10-11, 2021.

Bishop Bard on the road again

Because of the pandemic, the North Central Jurisdictional Conference was not held in July 2020. An interim plan for episcopal leadership was created. Bishop Bard will now serve in both… Continue Reading Bishop Bard on the road again

Rev. Phylemon D. Titus

The Reverend Phylemon DePriest Titus, Retired (Dec. 31, 2002) Elder of the Michigan Conference, made a peaceful transition to his home on high on Monday, March 23, 2020 at 6:04… Continue Reading Rev. Phylemon D. Titus

NCJ recommends election of one bishop

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS…In a meeting last week in Chicago, the North Central Jurisdiction (NCJ) Committee on the Episcopacy and the NCJ College of Bishops have proposed to only elect one bishop… Continue Reading NCJ recommends election of one bishop

Delegates seek ‘brighter tomorrow’

They heard reports, they got acquainted, they felt the Spirit, and they made a statement. Eighteen members of the Michigan Conference Delegation prepared for their work at the 2020 NCJ… Continue Reading Delegates seek ‘brighter tomorrow’