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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
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs. Joann Beard, the spouse of Rev. Gary Beard, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on August 30, 2023. Mrs. Beard is
September 4, 2023 Bishop Melvin Talbert died on August 3rd at the age of 89. One of seven children born to sharecropper parents in rural Louisiana, he was ordained a pastor in 1963 into a segregated Methodist church. He was elected and served as bishop
July 14, 2023 한글로 읽기 Rest in peace, Kiyoko Kasai Fujiu! I give thanks to God for her beautiful 98 years of life lived. Kiyoko was a trailblazer, a “little giant” for justice and equality. She was an advocate for full participation for women and
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. M. Guadalupe (Lupita) Alonso-Redondo, an active member of the California-Pacific Conference, on
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. Robert B. Davis, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on July 14, 2023. Rev. Davis is survived by his spouse, Rosemary, and
August 9, 2023 With a prophetic voice and heart for social justice, bishops from the Western Jurisdiction are mourning the death last week of their colleague, mentor, and friend: Bishop Melvin G. Talbert. “Mel was an amazingly gracious, approachable, powerful church leader and mentor of emerging
August 7, 2023 From humble beginnings as one of seven children born to sharecropper parents in rural Louisiana, retired United Methodist Bishop Melvin G. Talbert took his ministry of justice and love for all people around the globe. He died Aug. 3 at the age
