Hope Is Here! Spiritual Practices for Pursuing Justice and Beloved Community 

The Pan-Methodist Commission celebrates the publication of Rev. Dr. Luther Smith’s new book, Hope Is Here! Spiritual Practices for Pursuing Justice and Beloved Community available from the Westminster John Knox Press. Smith is Professor Emeritus of Church and Community at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, a long-standing member of the Pan-Methodist Commission, and the…

Updated: Save the Date: Chaplains Retreat

Please share with your networks the updated flyer for the Black Methodist Chaplains Retreat. NOTE: Registration increases from $75 to $100 on this Friday, December 15th. Registration closes December 31st. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. December 15th is also the deadline for the discount rate for hotel reservations.

Transition of Bishop Mildred “Bonnie” Hines

The Pan-Methodist Commission is deeply saddened by the passing of A.M.E.Z. bishop, Bishop Mildred “Bonnie” Hines. Bishop Hines previously served as a Commission member. Please view the Official Statement Board of Bishops of The A.M.E.Z. Church regarding the transition of Bishop Mildred B. Hines on Facebook. Bishop Hines’ life and legacy are documented in The…

Transitions

Happy New Year to each of you from the Pan-Methodist Commission. The year 2021 was difficult, but we could see God’s hand at work in so many ways. For that we are grateful. Please join us as we mourn the loss of two persons who have served on the Pan-Methodist Commission. First, we mourn the…

Bishop Linwood Rideout III

Bishop Linwood Rideout III of the Union American Methodist Episcopal Church (UAME), a long-time member and previous Chair of the Pan-Methodist Commission, left this life on November 6, 2021. We join the family in sadness and also joy for his many accomplishments. The Celebration of Life will be Friday, November 19, 2021 (5:00 pm –…