Council of Bishops

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Bishop Minerva Carcaño speaks to her fellow episcopal leaders about the work of the Immigration Task Force during the Council of Bishops meeting near Chicago. Photo by the Rev. Todd Rossnagel, Louisiana Conference.

Bishops seek special offering for migrants

The Council of Bishops wants to do more to help the record number of people around the world who have been forced from their homes.

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Bishop Gregory V. Palmer urges fellow bishops to support asking General Conference to approve full communion with the Episcopal Church. Palmer, who leads the West Ohio Conference, is co-chair of the United Methodist-Episcopal dialogue committee. Photo by Heather Hahn, UMNS.

Bishops move toward Episcopal Church accord

Bishops are asking the 2020 General Conference to approve a full-communion agreement with The Episcopal Church.

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Bishop Grant Hagiya, at right, blesses retired Bishop David Yemba as part of the bishops’ renewal of their baptism vows at the conclusion of the spring Council of Bishops meeting. Hagiya leads the California-Pacific Conference and Yemba serves in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Photo by Heather Hahn, UMNS.

Bishops plan to explore 'new forms of unity'

During the May 4-9 meeting, bishops talked about the fallout of GC2019 and how they can walk alongside conversations about the church’s future.

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Bishop Ken Carter, president of the Council of Bishops, delivers the opening sermon that begins a week in which the bishops will discuss how they can walk alongside discussions about the denomination’s future. Carter also leads the Florida Conference. Photo by Heather Hahn, UMNS.

Bishops begin meeting in 'chaotic' moment

As church leaders discuss dividing the church, Council of Bishops president urges colleagues to walk together.

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