In Sympathy: Erma Bryan
Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
The Convention Center at Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
1201 N. West Avenue Sioux Falls, SD 57104
Gathering around the theme “Lift Every Voice,” participants will explore ways to live humbly, love genuinely, live with a sense of presence and joy amid affliction, and be united with all of our siblings in Christ.
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Jurisdictional conferences are held every four years, in July following each General Conference. The main agenda item is usually electing new bishops. (This is not needed in 2024.)
Bishops will be assigned to episcopal areas during this conference.
Retiring bishops will be honored.
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Mrs. Erma Bryan, the surviving spouse of deceased member Rev. Bill Bryan of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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