By Will Jones* 36 years ago, in 1982, Bishop James S. Thomas hosted the first Black Clergy Retreat at Mohican State Park. This year, the 2018 Black Clergy Retreat returns (September 23-25) to Mohican State Park. Bishop Thomas instituted the event to nurture and develop Clergy who’s diversity and perspective is invaluable to the Conference. This [...]
Bishop Tracy S. Malone has named Kimberly Green lay leader of the East Ohio Conference. Effective July 1 she will succeed Greg Rentsch, who is stepping down after serving six years in the position. “Kimberly brings a strong passion and personal faith commitment to Christian discipleship and mission,” Malone said. “Her various leadership roles in [...]
For immediate release May 4, 2018 United Methodist Bishops Recommend a Way Forward CHICAGO – United Methodist bishops, meeting in Chicago, engaged in a prayerful process to discern a way forward. At the conclusion of the discernment process, the Council of Bishops strongly approved the following motion and rationale: Having received and considered the [...]
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