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Bishop Quire Announces Scholarships for Liberian Youths to Pursue Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
In a move aimed at empowering Liberia’s future leaders, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., President of the West Africa College of Bishops and Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church of Liberia, has announced a scholarship initiative for young people within the church. The scholarships, which will cover Master’s and Doctoral degree programs, are part of a broader strategy for youth empowerment, institutional reform, growth, and reconciliation.
Conference United Methodist Women Disassociates, From The Nelson/Kennedy Letter, Says Its Emphatically Rejects The Contents.
In a strongly worded statement, the Conference Women of the United Methodist Church of Liberia (UMC) has publicly distanced itself from a letter authored by Mothers Muriel V. Nelson, President and Ophelia J.S. Kennedy, Secretary General of the Conference United Methodist Women of the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church which levies serious allegations against Bishop Quire.
LAC-UMC- Liberia Bishop Responds To Disaffiliation Claims, Asserts Church Properties Will Not Be Divided
The Resident Bishop of the United Methodist Church/Liberia Annual Conference, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr has disclosed that disaffiliation with the church properties is not applicable and will not be allowed by those wanting to leave the church.
Bishop Quire statement follows several districts and churches’ attempts to disaffiliate, with some even withholding church properties in what they term as a protest against what they consider “evil and same-sex regionalization.”
Bishop Quire Labels Young Adult And Women Leadership Action As Anti-United Methodism
n a bold and controversial statement, the Resident Bishop of the Liberia episcopal area, Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., has publicly branded the leadership actions of both the Young Adults Fellowship and the Women’s Conference as being “Anti-United Methodism.” The strong remarks, which were made during his episcopal address, point to a growing division between Bishop Quire’s administration and these influential church groups.
Liberia Annual Conference Reaffirms Marriage Definition, Upholds Traditional And Constitutional Values
he Liberia Annual Conference (LAC) of the United Methodist Church has reaffirmed its position on the definition of marriage, confirming that it remains between a man and a woman in accordance with biblical standards and national laws. The decision was made during the 192nd session of the LAC, which convened in Gbarnga, Central Liberia, from February 10-16, 2025.
Bishop Quire Encourages Anti-UMC Members To Desist Calling UMC A “Gay Church”
Bishop Samuel Quire, the leader of the United Methodist Church (UMC) of Liberia, has strongly denounced claims labeling the church as a “gay church” those spreading such false accusations. His comments came during his episcopal address at the 192nd session of the Liberia Annual Conference held in Gbarnga on Thursday.