New York Annual Conference
Bishops
Bishop Skeete, ‘pastor to people,’ dies at 90
As United Methodist bishop, he led conferences in the U.S. Northeast, including carrying out a long-sought merger. He also helped establish Africa University.
Global Health
Churches increase access to COVID-19 vaccines
While supplies are still limited, United Methodists are doing what they can to expand access to vaccines, especially among underserved communities.
Mission and Ministry
Churches practice caution before reopening
United Methodist bishops are setting guidelines and recommending times for the churches in their conference to reopen — recommendations that are not necessarily the same as what their state governments are allowing.
Mission and Ministry
Being the church at epicenter of US pandemic
United Methodist leaders paint a sobering picture of the coronavirus impact on New York and New Jersey but also show the church is still at work.