As we continue to see encouraging trends and begin to see aspects of our lives opening up, it is appropriate to pause and reflect on how COVID-19 has affected our lives and how we have responded.
Announcements
Cabinet Announces Transition Week for 2022 Appointments
Out of commitment to the well-being of our clergy, The Bishop and Cabinet are declaring June 28 – July 5, 2022, as Transition Week in the NC Conference. Clergy receiving […]
Bishops Discern Ways for Churches Choosing to Separate from UMC; Seek Court’s Guidance on Jurisdictional Conferences
March 16, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Bishops of The United Methodist Church in their March 15 called meeting discerned pathways for churches choosing disaffiliation and separation. The bishops have met […]
From the Bishop: Response to General Conference Announcement
My first response is one of deep vulnerability. I have been at a place of lament for quite some time as my spirit tries to navigate and process all that is before us, including this recent announcement around General Conference.
Pastoral Letter in Light of the Tragic Events in Ukraine
As your Bishop, I encourage you to read these words with your hearts and join in prayer for the people in Ukraine. Pray with the prophet Isaiah, “And they shall […]
‘Make It Plain’
Black History Month often raises many questions and responses around why it is celebrated. Therefore, I ask for this moment of personal privilege, not as a debate (my heart has […]