Committee on Episcopacy navigates change

The NCJ Committee on Episcopacy reported to delegates on the challenges of their work, given the need to lower the number of bishops in the NCJ and due to the… Continue Reading Committee on Episcopacy navigates change

‘The battle is the Lord’s’

Bishop Frank Beard, president of the NCJ College of Bishops, delivered the Episcopal Address to delegates on Thursday afternoon of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.

LIFT EVERY VOICE: Grigg and Walther

Michigan Conference delegates were asked to comment on the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference theme, “Lift Every Voice,” and suggest ways to ensure that every voice is heard and valued… Continue Reading LIFT EVERY VOICE: Grigg and Walther

Bishops, BIPOC delegates discuss diversity

The NCJ College of Bishops met with BIPOC (black, indigenous, and other people of color) delegates to build on the jurisdiction’s commitment to inclusion and anti-racism.

‘I have a confession to make’

Bishop Lanette Plambeck, resident bishop of the Dakotas-Minnesota Episcopal Area, preached during the opening worship of the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.

LIFT EVERY VOICE: Hopgood and Swanson

Michigan Conference delegates were asked to comment on the 2024 North Central Jurisdictional Conference theme, “Lift Every Voice,” and suggest ways to ensure that every voice is heard and valued… Continue Reading LIFT EVERY VOICE: Hopgood and Swanson

Michigan delegates head to Sioux Falls

The North Central Jurisdictional Conference begins next week, and delegates from Michigan are preparing for worship and business, including the challenging task of episcopal assignments.

Want to serve the general church?

Interested in serving on one of The United Methodist Church’s general boards or agencies? The Michigan Conference seeks a diverse pool of candidates to submit for consideration. Send your name… Continue Reading Want to serve the general church?

North Central Jurisdiction will have six bishops

On the last day of the 2024 General Conference, delegates approved a report from the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy setting the number of bishops for the next quadrennium.

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.