New York Annual Conference

Bishop Nelson Kalombo Ngoy of the Tanganyika Episcopal Area (center, in blue suit) and the Rev. Alpher K. Sylvester of the New York Conference (right, in light jacket) stand amid a group of clergy and community members with hands raised in prayer during an outreach visit in Kalemie, Congo. Photo by Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News.

New bishop brings big dreams to Tanganyika

Bishop Nelson Kalombo Ngoy shares his vision for addressing the critical lack of medical care in the newly created episcopal area.

Church Leadership

Members of the United Methodist Korean American Pastors' Soccer Club in New York enjoy fellowship with pastoral colleagues. Photo courtesy of the New York Conference.

Pastors find community, healing in soccer club

Young Korean American United Methodist clergy in the New York Conference are playing soccer as a way to stay physically and mentally fit, share information about ministry and take care of their families. The Rev. CheonEui Oh has the story.

General Conference

Fredrick Brewington, New York Conference, presents the Jurisdictional Study Committee report during a plenary session April 30 at the United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. Photo by Larry McCormack, UM News.

Formula for calculating number of bishops eliminated

Newly passed legislation guarantees at least five bishops per jurisdiction.

General Conference

Bishop: Follow God’s lead at General Conference

op Sharma Lewis of the Mississippi Conference urged delegates to try to discern God’s plans before they settle on their own as United Methodism moves into uncharted territory.

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