The Council of Bishops released the statement below:
*A Call for Peace in the Midst of Conflict in Mideast*
June 24, 2025
As Bishops of The United Methodist Church, we stand united in our pursuit of peace and our commitment to the sacredness of human life, guided by the Scriptures and our...
Bishop Daniel C. Arichea, Jr., a retired bishop of The United Methodist Church, died today, June 1. He was elected bishop in the Philippines Central Conference in November 1994.
His wife, Ruth, announced his death on Facebook. "At 12:41 this afternoon, June 1, 2021, God...
Adopted by Council of Bishops on November 6, 2018
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me
to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent...
The Commission on a Way Forward created a handbook for the Council of Bishops about their work so far, and invite you to join them in study, reflection and prayer.