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Bishop Bill McAlilly
Bishop Bill McAlilly was injured Aug. 26 in a car wreck on Interstate-24 in Nashville, Tenn.
Bishop Bill McAlilly underwent successful surgery Aug. 27 for leg fractures he sustained in an automobile accident Aug. 26 on Interstate-24 near the Nashville office of the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference.
According to a report on the conference website, Bishop McAlilly was taken to the hospital with multiple fractures. He underwent successful surgery on his leg and ankle on Aug. 27 and was reported to be resting comfortably.
The conference reported that the bishop's family has been overwhelmed with messages of concern and prayer, so it's recommended that supporters check for updates on a conference web page set up for that purpose. Cards may be mailed to 304 S. Perimeter Park Drive, Nashville, TN, 37211-4166 and emails may be sent to bishop@twkumc.org.
According to a UM News report, Amy J. Hurd, director of communications, said Bishop McAlilly continues to communicate regularly with his staff.
“Because of the bishop’s vision that the mission and ministry of the new Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference be led by strategic teams, TWK's operational and ministry work is able to continue and thrive even in his absence,” Hurd told UM News via email. She said the bishop, his family and conference staff appreciate the outpouring of support and prayers.