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2024: Notable United Methodists Remembered
United Methodists over the past 12 months have marked the passing of trailblazers for women church leaders, a bishop who restarted his ministry after being forced into exile, and a pastor who trained many of the Civil Rights Movement's leaders. Read more
Dec 12, 2024
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Holston Flood Relief: Where is the Money Going?
Generous donors have made possible repairs and rebuilding from flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in late September. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
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Church and Society Year-end Results and Impact: Advocacy Stories and Wins in the 118th Congress
Staff of the General Board of Church and Society report on their activities during the previous 12 months. Read more
Dec 11, 2024
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West Africa Elects Ande Ikimun Emmanuel as Bishop
Bishop Emmanuel, a longtime leader in the Southern Nigeria Conference, was the first bishop elected at the West Africa Central Conference. He will serve the Nigeria Episcopal Area, following the resignation of John Wesley Yohanna in July. Read more
Dec 10, 2024
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Boye-Caulker Elected as Sierra Leone Bishop
Bishop James Boye-Caulker, a longtime district superintendent, was the second bishop elected at the West Africa Central Conference. He will serve the Sierra Leone Area. Read more
Dec 10, 2024
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Storm Destroys United Methodist School in Burundi
Founded in 2022, the church school is the only secondary school in the Rubirizi region, home to around 21,000 people. The technical school, named in memory of Bishop J. Alfred Ndoricimpa, suffered extensive damage due to strong winds and rain. Read more
Dec 9, 2024
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COB Names Design Team for 2026 Leadership Gathering
Bishop Ruben Saenz, president-designate of the Council of Bishops, will be co-convenor of the design team for the bishops' proposed leadership gathering slated for April or May 2026. Read more
Dec 9, 2024
