2026 Will Be a Year of Hope
Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
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Bishop Schwerin looks ahead to 2026 by turning to scripture; specifically, Psalm 130:5: “I wait for the Lord; my soul waits, and in his word, I hope.” He ponders, What kind of spiritual focus is nee…
In her reflection, Rev. Danita R. Anderson celebrates Annual Conference 2025 and recalls her own ordination journey, now over four decades in ministry. She lif…
In her column, Rev. Fabiola Grandon-Mayer reflects on the spirit of unity and collaboration that made the 2025 Annual Conference a meaningful and inspiring gathering. From worship to legi…
In his laity address at the 2025 Annual Conference, Eugene Williams reminded members that while change—both hopeful and difficult—is inevitable, our connection to God and one…