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2026 Press Releases
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COB to Engage Mission and Ministry Priorities, Prepare for Leadership Transition
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Commission proposes changes to GC 2028 schedule and programming
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Commission elects Worship Director for GC 2028
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Commission offers update on travel and safety precautions for GC 2028
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Proposal introduced for new connectional ministries agency
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COB names Interim Committee on Organization for the New U.S. Regional Conference
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Faithful Resistance: A Public Witness for Immigrant Justice to Take Place in Washington, D.C.
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COB Leadership Gathering Participants Reflect Worldwide, Intergenerational Voices
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United Methodist Church Bishops Condemn Violence in Minnesota
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United Methodists Invited to Participate in Leadership Gathering Initiative via Survey, Webinars
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Secretary of the General Conference issues new year update
2025 Press Releases
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Bishop Saenz Elected as New COB President
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UMC Bishops finish Canvassing of Amendments; All Four are Ratified
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Bishops to canvass Constitutional amendments, elect new officers
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COB Pastoral Letter on US Government Shutdown
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Bishops condemn political violence
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Statement of the Africa College of Bishops
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2026 COB Leadership Gathering will be held in Calgary
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Update on 2026 COB Leadership Gathering
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A call for peace in the midst of conflict in the Mideast
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United in Impact website inspires and equips UMC stewardship
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Commission monitoring travel bans
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Minneapolis to host General Conference 2028
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United Methodist Church bishops laud Pope Leo XIV on his election
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United Methodist Bishops issue four letters on justice and peace
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COB announces 2026 Leadership Gathering dates
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The United Methodist Church Unveils New Guiding Vision Statement
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COB to meet, welcome new bishops, discuss church’s future
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United Methodist Bishops letter to Catholics on the death of Pope Francis
2024 Press Releases
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Pastoral letter addressing plight of migrants, immigrants and refugees
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COB seeks prayers for peace in Nigeria
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2024 Advent and Christmas Message from COB President Bishop Malone
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COB names design team for 2026 leadership gathering
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Commission on the General Conference forges towards 2028
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UMC Bishops ready for new missional future
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Retired UM Bishop Clay Foster Lee dies at 94
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United Methodist Church Bishops issue statement on US elections
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Bishops meet to review General Conference decisions
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Commission on the General Conference prepares for leadership change
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UMC bishops denounce political violence, authoritarianism
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Africa Colleges of Bishops issue statement on state of the Church
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UMC bishops call for Leadership Gathering in 2026
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Ratification process for constitutional amendments announced
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Bishops assign team to supervise Nigeria Episcopal Area
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COB to appoint team to lead Nigeria Episcopal Area
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Bishops condemn Russian attacks on civilian targets
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A Journey of Hope and Transformation
2023 Press Releases
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Livestreamed orientation to help prepare General Conference delegates
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COB calls for hope, joy, love and especially peace this Christmas
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Bishops to call special session of General Conference in 2026
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The United Methodist Church Releases 2022 State of the Church Report
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UMC Bishops condemn violence in the Middle East, call for prayer and action
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General Conference delegates encouraged to save the date for orientation
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Bishops in Africa pledge to stay in The United Methodist Church
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Officials release final update on Jurisdictional Trial
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COB President Bishop Bickerton calls on United Methodists to focus on love
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Jury selection and attendee registration update available for upcoming trial
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Regionalization legislation petitions submitted to General Conference
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Host jurisdiction identified for upcoming trial
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Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar dies at 72
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General Conference petition submission opens and logo revealed as planning continues
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COB president shares message with annual conferences
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CT and GCFA boards affirm budget allocations
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UMC bishops meet; request for 2026 General Conference among other decisions
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UMC Bishops to meet in person April 30 to May 5
2022 Press Releases
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Connectional Table announces Interim Chief Connectional Ministries Officer
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Times Square Remains a Centerpiece of Advent Advertising
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COB welcomes thirteen newly elected bishops
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Rev. Kennetha Bigham-Tsai newly elected bishop in the North Central Jurisdiction
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United Methodists to Meet in Charlotte for Worldwide Conference
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COB announces winner of Bossey Institute scholarship
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Bishop Mande Muyombo to transition to Connectional Table Chair
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Webinar helps voices of United Methodist Hispanic/Latino members be heard
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UMC bishops seek donations for Puerto Rico in wake of hurricane
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Rev. Dr. Bob Williams Receives Council of Bishops’ Prestigious Ecumenical Award
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Bishop Robert H. Spain dies at age 96
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Retired Bishop John Russell dies
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Important conversations made easier with UMC presentation slide deck
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Bishops agree ways to tackle gun violence; church disaffiliations
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UMC bishops welcome Judicial Council’s clarification of church disaffiliation process
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Bishops gather to discuss future of The United Methodist Church
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UMC portion of Boy Scouts' bankruptcy ruling approved
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The United Methodist Church Releases 2021 State of the Church Report
2021 Press Releases
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United Methodist bishops pay homage to Archbishop Tutu
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United Methodists reach settlement in Boy Scouts' Bankruptcy Case
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COB Christmas Letter: Be more loving like Christ
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Congregations Encouraged to Vote No on BSA Bankruptcy Plan
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Neighborly Community Celebrated in National Advent Advertising Campaign
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Commission considers status of postponed General Conference
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Bishops agree on narrative for the continuing UMC
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Bishop Bickerton elected as next president of the COB
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United Methodist Bishops meet to discuss church future, elect new officers
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UMC leaders share important information for churches sponsoring Scout troops
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United Methodist Bishops remember victims of 9/11
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WMC Names Bishop Yambasu as Recipient of 2020 World Methodist Peace Award
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Discussion series explores what it means to be United Methodist
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BSA Bankruptcy Affects United Methodist Congregations
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Impact of COVID-19 study findings equip UMC churches
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Bishop Shamana dies at age 81
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COB hires new Ecumenical Staff Officer
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Former COB President Bishop Yeakel dies
2020 Press Releases
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Commission on the General Conference establishes timeline for next steps
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UMC Bishops call for optimism and hope in 2021
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United Methodist Global AIDS Committee Plans World AIDS Day Service
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UMC Bishops propose innovative ideas in face of anxieties and pandemic
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Connectional Table Emerging Project launches video segments
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Connectional Table Affirms the Christmas Covenant Legislation
General Conference 2020/2024
General Conference Commission Names Study Team
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United Methodist News: Water is Life
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U.S. Bishops call for full participation in November elections
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End of year Give Love initiative begins November 1
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Bishop Warner Brown assigned as interim bishop of Sierra Leone
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United Methodist Communications Celebrates 80th Birthday
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Inaugural United Methodist Global AIDS Committee Webinar Panelists Announced
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Bishops offer grants for local ecumenical initiatives
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United Methodist Church and Episcopal Church put full communion plans on hold
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Livestream for Bishop Yambasu's funeral
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United Methodist Global AIDS Committee Set to Host Free Webinar Series
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New United Methodist advertising campaign encourages hope
2019 Press Releases
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Four in Ten Seekers Would Visit a UMC
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Denominational website will provide better user experience
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Central Conference Bishops Back U.S. Regional Conference Proposal
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Council of Bishops Announces New Chair of Connectional Table
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COB announces assignments to UMC agencies and boards
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Committee planning Pre-GC 2020 Orientation for CC Delegates
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Bishop Cynthia Harvey elected Council of Bishops president
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Bishops meet to discuss General Conference and elect new officers
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New United Methodist Ad Campaign Addresses Loneliness
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Global Ministries end of year campaign highlights giving love
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Volunteers needed for General Conference
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2020 General Conference Logo Unveiled
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Videos offer insight into Full Communion Dialogue
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Council of Bishops announces winners of Local Initiatives Grants
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UMC Committee on Faith and Order releases 'Sent in Love'
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United Methodist churches invited to Unwrap Christmas in communities around the globe
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General Conference Commission Task Force Report Available
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UMC Bishops agree to ask Judicial Council to review Special Session votes
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