Message from the Bishop
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I am writing regarding the April 25, 2009 South Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops Discussion with Bishop Earl Bledsoe. The event will take place at Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Lincoln.
The reason for this listening session is to enable all Nebraska United Methodists the opportunity to share their thoughts about the recent General Conference mandate that the South Central Jurisdiction reduce from 11 to 10 Episcopal Areas in 2012. Listening sessions are being held across the jurisdiction to gain opinions and insight.
The Nebraska listeningsession will be held at Saint Paul UMC in Lincoln, Neb., April 25, 2009 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. in the Bevins Family Life Center and will be the only opportunity in Nebraska to provide ideas and ask questions. Saint Paul is located at 1144 M Street.
It is important for you to be aware that this does not jeopardize our existence as an annual conference. Rather, this is a discussion to guide the allocation of ten Bishops across the fifteen conferences of the South Central Jurisdiction.
I hope you will be able to join me for this important meeting that will impact the future alignment of Episcopal leaders in the South Central Jurisdiction.Your presence at this Listening Session will insure that the Nebraska Conference's voice is heard when the College of Bishops makes its final decision.
Grace and peace,
Ann B. Sherer, Resident Bishop
Nebraska Area United Methodist Church
Grace and peace,
Ann
Ann B. Sherer, Resident Bishop
Nebraska Area United Methodist Church