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December 1, 2023 Bishop Calvin D. McConnell spent 16 years in the active episcopacy, leading two areas of the Western Jurisdiction and serving as president of general church agencies. He was comfortable in high places but never forgot that he was, first and foremost, a
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Robert Ray, a retired member of the Desert Southwest Conference and former member of the Southern California-Arizona Conference, on November 14, 2023.
November 1, 2023 Bishop William Boyd Grove distinguished himself in many ways over a long ministry career, including serving as the first ecumenical officer of the Council of Bishops and writing a hymn that’s in the United Methodist Hymnal. But in talking about Grove, pastors
October 30, 2023 Retired Bishop João Somane Machado of the Mozambique Area is being remembered as a father figure with an infectious laugh who contributed immensely to the growth and development of The United Methodist Church in Africa and globally. Machado died Oct. 25 in
October 24, 2023 Bishop Thomas B. Stockton’s favorite Bible verse was John 10:10: “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” “He had an enthusiasm and joyfulness that was really contagious,” said the Rev. James Howell, senior
2023년 10월 3일 예수 그리스도께서 보여주신 하나님의 뜻을 따라 평생을 헌신하며, 한반도의 평화와 통일을 위해 일생을 바친 함성국 목사님의 영전에 삼가 머리를 숙입니다. 먼저 함 목사님 장례 절차를 알려드립니다. • 영결식 장소: Korean UMC of Santa Clara Valley | 산타클라라 한인연합감리교회 (1001 Ginger Lane, San
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS Update: Memorial Service information is now included in this announcement. It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Pastor James Brooking, an active member of the California-Pacific Conference, on August 31,
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Dr. Merle Lehman, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on September 12, 2023. Rev. Lehman is survived by his spouse, Anita, and children:
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS Update: Memorial Service information is now included in this announcement. It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Samuel Cox, a retired member of the Mountain Sky Conference and the
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carol Conger-Cross, long time Director of the Guatemala Project, a mission project of the California-Pacific Conference, and member of La Mesa First United Methodist Church. Carol passed away comfortably on August 8 with husband Dale
