Tag: United Methodist polity
Living out our connectionalism
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Rev. John Kasper, superintendent of the Central Bay District, highlights a new district initiative called Connexion Zones, where pastors and churches collaborate and partner together.
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.
Disaffiliation, budget top AC business
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Clergy and lay members will vote on various business and legislative matters at the 2023 Michigan Annual Conference, including approving the disaffiliation of 60 churches.