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Family and friends of Bishop John K. Yambasu, (from left front) Elizabeth Yambasu, Emmanuel Yambasu, widow Millicent Yambasu and Alfred Lansana, arrive at the burial site on the campus of United Methodist University in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Photo by E Julu Swen, UM News.

Bishop Yambasu remembered as bridge builder
The Sierra Leone Area bishop was remembered as a natural bridge builder who brought people together in the church and in the world.
General Church
Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

Bishop Hearn, force for missions, dies at 89
Episcopal leader oversaw conferences in Nebraska, Texas, and had key role with Global Ministries.
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Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops

Bishop John Yambasu of Sierra Leone dies at 63
Bishop John K. Yambasu, who died in a car accident Aug. 16, is being remembered for his courage, leadership and love of The United Methodist Church.
Bishops
Bishops of The United Methodist Church announced the launch of a multi-level effort throughout the denomination to dismantle racism and promote collective action for racial justice. Western Pennsylvania Area Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi stands in front of an image of George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minneapolis, Minn. Photo by Jackie Campbell, Western Pennsylvania Conference.

Bishops pledge more effective anti-racism campaign
Bishops and other United Methodists supporting a new anti-racism campaign are determined to get solid results from their efforts.

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