The United Methodist Church’s top court has ruled that other petitions — in addition to legislation from the Council of Bishops — may be submitted for the 2019 special session of General Conference. But the Judicial Council said only petitions …
Disharmony felt in key resolutions, relations at NEJ Conference
Reflection by The Rev. Jeffrey Raffauf: The NE Jurisdictional Conference was a unique experience for me. I understood going in the importance of this body…
Delegates share glimpses, reactions to NEJ Conference
The Eastern PA Conference sent 21 delegates to the UMC’s Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference, July 11-15, in Lancaster, Pa., determined to learn something about the art of quilting. After two days of preliminary meetings and episcopal candidates’ interviews in various rooms …
NEJ has 2 new African American women bishops
At 9 PM last night and 10 AM this morning, the Northeastern Jurisdiction elected its two expected new bishops, two African American clergywomen, the first elected in this jurisdiction since 2000. Until last night the Rev. Cynthia Moore-Koikoi was a …
NEJ Conference begins today
Bishops to be assigned Friday The UMC’s Northeastern Jurisdiction bishops, committee members and delegates arrived over the weekend and today for the 2016 NEJ Conference at the Lancaster County Convention Center and Marriott Hotel. Already familiar with the setting from …
Quilted by Connection: Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference
By Tom Salsgiver, Secretary, Northeastern Jurisdiction Quilted by Connection is the theme for this 20th Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference. Delegates, reserves and guests will gather with our 10 Annual Conferences for Holy Conferencing. Beginning with organizing and preparatory meetings, delegates, reserves …
The Function and Role of the Jurisdictional Conference
Tom Salsgiver Secretary, Northeastern Jurisdiction There are five United Methodist Jurisdictions that make up the jurisdictions in the United States. The 2012 Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church, defines the role and function of the jurisdictions. The five …
General Conference struggles to keep the UMC united
The 2016 General Conference in Portland, Oregon, May 10-20, was a dramatic, sweeping marathon of legislation, celebration and demonstrations, and it was one for the ages. In keeping with the theme “Therefore, Go,” much was accomplished in celebrating and sending …
Good News! Reflections on General Conference 2016
By Bishop Peggy A. Johnson At the final worship service of General Conference 2016 Bishop Elaine Stanovski, of the Mountain Sky Episcopal Area, preached a powerful Word. She said, “Tell the story of life that is good and true, where …
Delegates reflect on special General Conference moments
The theme of General Conference 2016 is “Therefore, Go!” But no doubt, for many delegates to this historic, global gathering of hearts, minds and cultures, the clarion call from God may sound more like, “Therefore, Grow!” Members of our Eastern …