Brothers and Sisters of The United Methodist Church, Grace and peace to you in the compassionate name of our Lord Christ Jesus. I write to you on behalf of our Council of Bishops to invite you to observe Global Migration Sunday on December 3, 2017. This is the first Sunday of the season of Advent,… Continue Reading→
Christmas greetings from Bishop Bruce Ough and the Council of Bishops
In a Christmas message to the people of The United Methodist Church on behalf of the Council of Bishops, Council president Bishop Bruce Ough reminds us that disruptions in our lives are sometimes God’s call for us to make room for Him in our hearts and our lives. Watch the video. Read Bishop Ough’s message:… Continue Reading→
Update on Commission on a Way Forward
Overwhelming response delays appointments. The Council of Bishops’ Executive Committee says that an overwhelming number of nominations for the Commission on a Way Forward has delayed the appointment of Commission members. More time is needed for all nominees to be given adequate consideration. Following their July meeting, the Council of Bishops’ Executive Committee asked all… Continue Reading→
A Pastoral Letter From Bishop Ward
Dear United Methodist friends, Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. The North Carolina Conference has embodied for the entire connection of United Methodist people the will and the capacity to navigate difficult and contentious issues. The overwhelming affirmation of the Plea for Unity at the 2014 Annual Conference is a… Continue Reading→