06/23/2026
“I don't think Jesus believes in endings,” Bishop Robert Farr said. “I think Jesus believes in transitions to something new. And so, this day and this moment is a precious time we come to a transition for those who've gone before us."
The the Annual Conference Memorial Service recognizes the clergy and clergy spouses who have died since the last Annual Conference Session as well as the churches that have closed.
We honored 30 clergy and 20 spouses, including 4 clergy and 1 Episcopal spouse from Mozambique who entered the church triumphant and 8 churches that have closed their doors. You can read more about the Memorial Service at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/in-memoriam-closed-churches-and-clergy-deaths-honored-in-2026-memorial-service-19831864