Tag: North Central Jurisdiction
Want to serve the general church?
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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
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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.
From auto parts to altar
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Elected in 1980, Majorie Matthews, The United Methodist Church’s first woman bishop, was a Michigander. The New York Times called Matthews “a symbol of progress,” and others lauded her historic… Continue Reading From auto parts to altar
NCJ votes to form new episcopal areas
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Delegates of the North Central Jurisdiction recently met online in a Special Session and approved the creation of two new episcopal areas.
Youth Mission Journey planned for June 2024
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Michigan youth are invited to join other United Methodist youth in Iowa this summer for an immersion experience learning how to alleviate poverty.
NCJ bishops announce Special Session
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The North Central Jurisdiction will hold a Special Session on January 23 to approve the creation of two new episcopal areas.
NCJ delegates gather in Chicago
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Delegations from the North Central Jurisdiction gathered in suburban Chicago to prepare for next year’s General and Jurisdictional Conferences.
NCJ bishops lead the way in mission
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Bishops from the North Central Jurisdiction recently experienced the work done by ministry partner Midwest Mission by participating in hands-on mission projects.
The church’s real work
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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
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Bishop David Alan Bard gave an inspirational Episcopal Address to the members of the North Central Jurisdictional Conference on Thursday, November 3.