Harrison UMC: Edith Martin Historical Display
Written by Rev. Angie Gage In 1931, Edith Martin, who grew up in Harrison, Arkansas was commissioned as a missionary and went to serve in Africa for 36 years in Zaire (Congo). Her journey has been documented by the General Board of Global Ministries here. But the true documentation of her journey as a Missionary […]
New District Superintendent named to Northwest District
Bishop Laura Merrill has announced her intention to appoint Rev. Roy Beth Kelley as Superintendent of the Northwest District beginning July 1, 2024. Kelley is currently the senior pastor of Lakewood UMC in North Little Rock. She has served as a pastor under appointment for 13 years in various large and small settings, including Dover […]
Announcement of Proposed Shared Coverage Areas for Bishop Laura Merrill by SCJ Committee on Episcopacy
Original story shared by the Great Plains Annual Conference and UNNews. February 29, 2024, Little Rock, AR: In a recent statement, the South Central Jurisdiction’s Committee on Episcopacy announced that it will be recommending that no new bishops be elected for the jurisdiction in 2024. This recommendation followed consultation with the jurisdiction’s College of Bishops […]