Episcopal Election

The Denmark Annual Conference, the Denmark Annual Conference Council, the Youth Council (MBUF), and the Norway Annual Conference nominate rev Thomas Risager as candidate for the episcopal election, April 2025.

Please find the curriculum vitae of Thomas Risager here

The Norway Annual Conference nominates rev Knut Refsdal as candidate for the episcopal election, April 2025.

Please find the curriculum vitae of Knut Refsdal here

ABOUT US

The Northern Europe and Ukraine Regional Conference area covers 6 countries Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania and Ukraine. We speak 7 official languages and use English as a common language.

Bishop Knut Refsdal gives oversight to pastors, deacons, local churches, schools, hospitals, seminaries and diaconal institutions in the area.

United Methodists hold to the historic doctrines of the Christian faith. We value the intellect and modern science, at the same time we see the Bible as the authoritative guide for faith and practice. Methodists recognize that the world is not always black and white. We are willing to ask questions and to wrestle with difficult issues with grace and compassion.

Methodists emphasize personal faith, lived out in concrete ways in the world. We value well-informed and passionate preaching, worship that is lively, and small groups where people can grow in faith.

WORLD NEWS

Gathering begins to imagine church yet to be

Lay and clergy leaders from four continents gathered in Canada and online to begin the work of praying, listening and striving for The United Methodist Church of the future. But first they had to grapple with the denomination’s realities of the present.

Court revives suit to block ICE from churches

A coalition of faith groups, including United Methodists, has grounds to sue to curb immigration enforcement activities at houses of worship, a federal appeals court ruled.

Rediscovering the works of John Wesley, in Spanish

This year marks the 25th anniversary of a special consultation focused on the Spanish translation of John Wesley’s works. Scholars are celebrating that milestone by publishing an upcoming volume of selected writings.

Motorcycles strengthen ministry in rural Nigeria

United Methodist Bishop Ande I. Emmanuel presented 48 motorcycles to district superintendents in the Nigeria Episcopal Area to ease travel challenges.

What to know about the Leadership Gathering

After many months of preparation, the Leadership Gathering is set to take place this week in Canada to help imagine The United Methodist Church of tomorrow. Here are answers to frequently asked questions.

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