Latest Updates
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Bishop’s Retirement Celebration – June 17
On the occasion of her last Annual Conference, Bishop Hope Morgan Ward was honored as she moves toward retirement on Sept. 1. The celebration began with video messages from persons […] Continue Reading→
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UMCom Honors Derek Leek with the Epikoinonía Award
During the afternoon session, the Rev. Gary Henderson, Chief Relationship Officer for United Methodist Communications (UMCom), joined by video to present the Epikoinonia Award to Derek Leek, conference director of […] Continue Reading→
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2020 and 2021 Retirees Honored
On Thursday afternoon, Sheila Ahler, chair of the Conference Board of Pension, recognized the following persons who entered retired status in 2020 and in 2021. Class of 2020Danny Allen, John […] Continue Reading→
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Thursday Afternoon Business Session
Recognition of 2020 and 2021 RetireesRev. Sheila Ahler, chair of the Board of Pension, led the recognition of 2020 and 2021 retirees. Financial ReportsDr. Christine Dodson, Conference Treasurer, introduced the […] Continue Reading→
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Thursday Morning Business Session
Welcome & OrderingBishop Ward called the Annual Conference session to order and opened with prayer. Conference Secretary Jerry Bryan welcomed members of the conference to this gathering. He thanked the […] Continue Reading→
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Opening Worship/Memorial Service
Order of Worship The Rev. Edie Gleaves offered the message, “A Well-Watered Garden” based on the Annual Conference scripture – Isaiah 58: 11. The following clergy and clergy spouses were […] Continue Reading→
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connections: Ordination 2021
Thirty-eight elders and two deacons were ordained for Christian ministry at this year’s Annual Conference. Continue Reading→
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Creation Care Book of the Month: Hope Matters
Next Creation Care Book Discussion Monday, June 28, 2021 10:30am – 11:50am Join us for a discussion of Hope Matters: Why Changing the Way We Think Is Critical to Solving the […] Continue Reading→
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Local Church Online Giving – Ending August 31, 2021
Many individuals took advantage of giving online to their local church on the Conference website while staying at home during the worst parts of the pandemic. Since starting this program […] Continue Reading→