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The West Africa Central Conference of The United Methodist Church Responds To Judicial Council Decision – Affirms Commitment To Biblical Standards and Legal Frameworks
Following the recent Council of Bishops meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, I bring warm greetings and a response to a matter that has drawn significant attention within our Church. During our gathering as Bishops of The United Methodist Church, we received Judicial Council Decision 1516—a ruling that has sparked conversation and concern across our global denomination.
Bishop Quire Returns To Liberia After Participating In Council of Bishops Meeting In Chicago
The Resident Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr., has returned home to Liberia following his active participation in the Council of Bishops meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, from April 27 to May 1, 2025, Bishop Quire also participated in the Central Conference Theological Education Fund (CCTEF) meeting.
UMC bishops statement regarding Judicial Council Decision 1516
During our time together as a Council of Bishops we, along with the rest of the church, received Judicial Council decision 1516. We are aware that this decision has created some anxiety and consternation, and we are aware that there are misunderstandings regarding the decision. We thought it helpful to offer some clarifying words.
Rev. Eddie S. Langama Officially Inducted as District Superintendent of Monrovia District Conference, LAC/UMC
On April 25, 2025, the John Jackson Memorial United Methodist Church on Warren Street, Monrovia, was the setting for a significant spiritual milestone; the induction ceremony of Rev. Eddie S. Langama as District Superintendent of the Monrovia District Conference, Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church (LAC/UMC).
Bishop Quire Inspires United Methodists During Easter Sunday
The air was filled with worship, reflection, and resurrection power as United Methodists gathered at First United Methodist Church to celebrate Easter Sunday under the powerful theme: “The Impact of the Stone on Humanity.”
West Africa Central Conference President, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr, Condemns The Violent Attack On United Methodist Members In Nigeria That Claimed One Life and Wounded Four Others
The President of the West Africa Central Conference, College of Bishops and the Resident Bishop of the Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr, is deeply saddened and gravely concerned by the recent reports of a violent and deadly ambush on members of the United Methodist Church in the Zailana Dorofai District, Nigeria.