Rev. George Speake presented the Statisticians Report (pgs. 82-83, Workbook), providing insight to the trends happening in worship, participation, and giving in our local churches. Total number of Professing Members […]
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Race, Equity, and Justice Ministries Survey
As we prepare better for our Antiracism spiritual transformation, the office of Race, Equity, and Justice Ministries wants to offer the best schedule opportunities for all to participate. Please help […]
”We Are No Longer Going to Run Away From This Sin of Racism”
At the close of Thursday night’s Diversity Celebration, Bishop Leonard Fairley quietly issued a heartfelt challenge to those gathered: “I hope that what we have seen tonight provokes us in […]
Diversity Celebration
The Celebrating Diversity service started with Rev. Ernesto Barriguete, who welcomed the congregants and invited the UMC to continue its hard work to have “MÁS [more] DIVERSITY.” Barriguete reminded us […]
Rules Vote Revisited
Citing her realization of remaining unanswered questions about an approved amendment to the conference Rules, Chris Ford, a lay member from the Fairway District made a motion Thursday morning to […]
Thursday Afternoon Session Summary
Rev. Dr. Belton Joyner, chair of the Conference Episcopal CandidacySteering Team, shared some of the thoughts that the team had about their “sacred responsibilities” as they prayerfully considered who the […]
Trustees Report
Much of the work of the Board of Trustees in the past year focused on conference property, conference legal matters, the disaffiliation process, and on churches that have closed. David […]
Finance Reports, Budget Approved
As has been done in past years, financial reports were presented as a group from Conference Council on Finance & Administration and the Insurance, Pension, Equitable Compensation, and Medical Leave […]
Honoring Retirees for Faithful Service
Sheila Ahler led the celebration of retirees for the class of 2022. Shebegan by recognizing retirees from 2020 and 2021, enabling the gathered body to applaud their appreciation for these […]