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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 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
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. Thomas Hill III, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on July
2023년 7월 14일 Read in English 평안히 잠드소서, 키요코 카사이 후지우(Kiyoko Kasai Fujiu)! 98년의 아름다운 삶을 살다 가신 후지우 여사로 인해 하나님께 감사를 드립니다. 후지우 여사는 정의와 평등을 외친 선구자이자 ‘작은 거인’이었습니다. 그녀는 연합감리교회 내에서 여성과 소수 인종/민족의 온전한 권익과 참여를 옹호했을 뿐 아니라, 1975년에는
July 20, 2023 Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar’s last name means “follower of God.” Through his faithful discipleship and humble leadership, fellow United Methodists say the aptly named bishop helped them to more closely follow God, too. His sudden passing on July 18 at the age of
