The United Methodist Church

Bishop John Schol

Serving
Eastern Pennsylvania
& Greater New Jersey
February 25, 2022
Friends in Christ,

Today the Council of Bishops met by Zoom in a called session. We heard from three of our Bishops who oversee the church in Europe and particularly parts of Eastern Europe. It was heartbreaking, and we as Bishops of the church condemn aggression without provocation anywhere in the world and particularly in Ukraine.

I call on United Methodists to pray, particularly in your worship services this weekend, for the people of Ukraine and for peace in the region. I also ask you to pray for the safety of refugees who are fleeing Ukraine and that we as United Methodists together can support the Church and refugees in this region.

Today, as Bishops of the Church, we were also informed that the Commission on General Conference will finalize and announce within a week its decision on if there will be a General Conference Session in August 2022, or if it will be postponed for a third time. Covid has prevented the Church from gathering to make important decisions. Please continue to pray for the Commission and the Church.

I give thanks to God for each of you, laity and clergy, who continue to be the body of Christ in your communities and around the world. In this season, God is doing important ministry and mission through your congregation.
Keep the faith!

John

Bishop John Schol
The United Methodists of
Eastern Pennsylvania & Greater New Jersey
BishopJohnSchol@epaumc.org | 610-666-1442
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