As we journey through Advent on the way to Christmas, we read and sing Israel’s promises and prophecies. We hear the prophet Isaiah’s invitation: “Come, let us walk in the light of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:5). And for many of us, all of this culminates as we stand in the darkness of a sanctuary on… Continue Reading→
connections: Sent in Love
Bishop Ward is joined by Dr. Edgardo Colon-Emeric to discuss the document, “Sent in Love,” written by the Committee on Faith and Order, of which Dr. Colon-Emeric is a member.
connections: Extending Our Mission Horizons
Bishop Ward is joined by members of the conference Asian Ministry team – Sang-Seon Park, Kong Namkung, and Edgar De Jesus – to extend an invitation to pilgrimage.
Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries Special Offering
Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. On August 25, we will celebrate Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries Sunday and receive a special offering for this important ministry of our annual conference. I encourage you to invite generosity for this good cause on August 25 or another Sunday of your choosing. Envelopes… Continue Reading→
Council of Bishops Unveils New Website
For Immediate Release June 3, 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church is pleased to announce the launch of a new website dedicated to the issues and business of the 120-plus leaders, who give oversight to the denomination. The website: https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/ contains the biographical information of the active and… Continue Reading→
Bishops Offer Pastoral Word; Make Key Decisions at May 2019 Meeting
For Immediate Release May 9, 2019 CHICAGO – (May 09, 2019) The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church completed its May 2019 meeting held outside Chicago with a pastoral and prophetic word in response to the decisions of the Special Session and the codification of some of those decisions in the Book of… Continue Reading→
Committee Recommends Taking “next faithful step” Toward Full Communion Between Episcopal Church and United Methodist Churches
For Immediate Release: May 1, 2019 AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Episcopal Church – United Methodist Dialogue Committee has agreed to send a resolution for full communion to be considered by the Council of Bishops and for possible consideration by the 2020 General Conference of The United Methodist Church. The members of the committee made the… Continue Reading→
Bishop’s Forum on Support for Immigrants & Their Families
I invite you to join me in a Bishop’s Forum on Support for Immigrants and Families. As actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) increase, many immigrants and families in our United Methodist churches and surrounding communities are being deeply traumatized.
United Methodists urged to join in Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019
United Methodists urged to join in Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church is urging all United Methodists to join in the global Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which starts on January 18 and runs until January 25. Organized by the World… Continue Reading→
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