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
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Jerry Larsen, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on July 8, 2023. Rev. Larsen is survived by his spouse, Linda, and children: Sarah,
Memorial services and tributes were held in Atlanta, GA this past weekend for the last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Willie Christine King Farris. She died in June. She was 95. July 17, 2023 “The best way each of us can
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. C. Dean Freudenberger, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on July 2, 2023. Rev. Freudenberger is survived by his spouse, Elsie, and
June 29, 2023 Year after year, the Rev. Edgar Avitia Legarda traveled across Latin America and beyond for the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries, encouraging mission work and tending relationships with various Methodist groups. He also nurtured the faith and ministry of Spanish-speaking United