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Oakdale United Methodist Church near Deshler, Ohio, stands at the crossroads of four counties.

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Church Leadership
Participants at the inaugural Southeastern Jurisdiction Asian American Ministers Gathering pose for a photo during the May 13-15 event at the Korean United Methodist Church of Greater Washington in McLean, Va. Themed “Thriving Together,” the gathering drew 111 participants from eight annual conferences, who came together to celebrate their spiritual heritage, foster deeper connections and strengthen ministries. Photo by Rev. Seungsoo “RJ” Jun, pastor of Leesburg United Methodist Church in Leesburg, Virginia.

Asian American clergy affirm their roles at historic gathering
The inaugural Southeastern Jurisdiction Asian American Ministers Gathering drew 111 participants from eight annual conferences and nine ethnic groups.
Bishops
Bishop Richard Byrd Wilke, who with his wife, Julia Wilke, developed the popular Disciple Bible Study, died on Easter, April 20, 2025. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Bishop Wilke, beloved Bible study creator, dies
United Methodist Bishop Richard Wilke died Easter Sunday. He and his wife, Julia, developed the popular Disciple Bible Study series. He also was a voice for LGBTQ inclusion.
Ecumenism
United Methodist Bishop Mary Ann Swenson greets Pope Francis in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2018, during the commemoration of the World Council of Churches’ 70th anniversary. The leader of the Catholic Church spoke about the significance of Catholic involvement in ecumenical work and pledged his commitment to the cause of Christian unity. United Methodists around the world are mourning Pope Francis, who died April 21 at age 88. File photo by Albin Hillert, World Council of Churches.

United Methodists remember Pope Francis
United Methodists were vocal in their praise of Pope Francis, who died Easter Monday at age 88. Church leaders noted that Roman Catholics and Methodists have been in continual dialogue since the Second Vatican Council in the early 1960s.

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