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Southeastern elects first African-American woman as bishop

The Rev. Sharma Lewis of North Georgia is elected on first ballot of 2016 Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference.

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South Georgia Area Bishop James King preaches on unity during the July 13 opening worship service of the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference in Lake Junaluska, N.C. Photo by the Rev. Burt Williams, Western North Carolina Conference.

Southeastern bishops decry ‘nonconformity’ plans

The church leaders call ‘divisive and disruptive’ the decision by some conferences not to comply with bans on gay marriage and ordination.

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Southeastern elects Haupert-Johnson as bishop

The Rev. Sue Haupert-Johnson is fifth bishop elected by the Southeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church.

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Bishop Hope Morgan Ward: Responding to the Ebola Crisis

Church leader reminds viewers that prayers and gifts matter in the race against Ebola.

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