November 15, 2021

Bishop's Office Journeys of Paul in Turkey & Greece – September 26, 2022Bishop Tracy S. Malone and the Methodist Foundation of Ohio will lead an Educational Opportunities Journeys of Paul in Turkey & Greece tour September 26 – October 5, 2022. The trip is open to all East Ohio Conference laity and clergy. “On this [...]

NCJ Delegates Adopt a Covenant to Build BeLoved Community

Covenant to Build BeLoved Community United Methodism is at a crucial inflection point – facing the challenges of a global pandemic, racial injustice, impacts of climate change, denominational decline, and interdenominational strife. More than ever, we need to lean into the call of Hebrews 10:22-25 (CEB):  “Therefore, let’s draw near with a genuine heart with [...]

NCJ Delegates Name Commitment to Anti-Racism, LGBTQIA+ Inclusion

By Christa Meland* At a virtual North Central Jurisdictional (NCJ) Conference this week, delegates elected by their respective annual conferences created and overwhelmingly approved a covenant naming their commitment to anti-racism work and LGBTQIA+ inclusion. Approximately 250 delegates participated in an official Zoom meeting Wednesday and Thursday, and others from across the 10-conference jurisdiction watched it live online. Delegates [...]