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The Rev. Werner Philipp has been elected as a United Methodist bishop by delegates at the Germany Central Conference. Photo courtesy of Klaus Ulrich Ruof; graphic by UM News.

Germany elects Werner Philipp as bishop

The Germany Central Conference elected the 57-year-old district superintendent on the seventh ballot.
General Church
United Methodists cheer at a service recognizing newly elected Bishop Ande I. Emmanuel at the Christian Association of Nigeria Secretariat in Jalingo, Taraba State, after his election at the West Africa Central Conference in Ghana Dec. 5-8. Emmanuel has been holding listening sessions across Nigeria’s regional conferences to seek unity and hear concerns from members. Photo by Ibrahim Babangida, UM News.

United Methodists in Nigeria move forward

The United Methodist Church has taken steps toward uniting members, while awaiting recourse from the courts regarding properties and other legal matters.
Faith Stories
Bishop George Bashore is remembered as a stalwart supporter of younger clergy and a master vocalist who wove music into almost everything he did. Photo courtesy of the Council of Bishops.

Bishop Bashore remembered for ministry, music

Friends and colleagues say Bishop George W. Bashore was a stalwart supporter of younger clergy and a master vocalist who wove music into almost everything he did. He died Dec. 13 at age 90.
General Agencies
A procession of United Methodist bishops leads opening worship at the 2024 United Methodist General Conference in Charlotte, N.C. At the bishops’ request, the board of the General Council on Finance and Administration approved a 2025 spending plan that includes no raises for the episcopal leaders. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

Bishops forgo pay raises to shore up funds

As The United Methodist Church deals with deep budget cuts, the denomination’s financial leaders supported the bishops’ request for no salary increase.

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