Council of Bishops
Bishops
Bishops: No episcopal elections until 2022
United Methodist bishops declined General Conference delegates’ calls for episcopal elections this year but opened the door to a vote on new leaders in 2022.
General Church
Bishops, delegates called to mission focus
At a time when many United Methodists feel stuck, Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey challenged church leaders to focus on what they can do instead.
Jurisdictional Conferences
An urgent call for leadership
A group of delegates is advocating for special sessions of jurisdictional conferences to be called so new leaders may be elected.
General Church
Lack of ruling adds to protocol concerns
With The United Methodist Church’s top court declining to rule in advance on the proposed separation plan, some are worried what this means for the legislation going forward.