Tag: NCJ
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.
Friday NCJ Conference summary
Friday NCJ Conference highlights include a presentation on gun violence and a conversation on the impact of homophobia, transphobia, and heterosexism on The United Methodist Church.
Be salt and light
Friday morning’s worship service of the 2022 North Central Jurisdictional Conference was punctuated by a powerful sermon by Bishop Julius C. Trimble of the Indiana Conference and a word and… Continue Reading Be salt and light
The church’s real work
One of our clergy NCJ delegates reflects on worship and business during the Friday session of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Press on, toward this odd space
Bishop David Alan Bard gave an inspirational Episcopal Address to the members of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference on Thursday, November 3.
Thursday NCJ Conference Summary
Thursday NCJ Conference highlights include the election of Rev. Dan Scherwin, the third and final bishop, and conversations on Christian nationalism, racism, and white supremacy.
Bishops Dyck, Haller, and Ough honored
Bishops Sally Dyck, Laurie Haller, and Bruce Ough were honored on Thursday, November 3, as retiring bishops within the North Central Jurisdiction.
Clarity in decision-making
One of our clergy NCJ delegates reflects on worship and business during the Thursday session of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Bigham-Tsai elected as bishop in historic vote
The Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai, Michigan’s only episcopal candidate, was elected bishop on the first ballot during the opening business session of the 2022 North Central Jurisdictional Conference.
Joy in the connections
One of our lay NCJ delegates reflects on worship and business during the Wednesday session of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference.