With life comes loss, says Bishop David Bard, and no matter how different Christmas may be for us this year, may we expect Jesus to show up in surprising ways.

The Illinois Great Rivers Conference announced Aug.21 that it has leased billboard space in the Clinton County community of Breese after a billboard posted by the extremist group Proud Boys was taken ...

In this month’s blog, Bishop David Bard highlights several recent news updates and resources, including his thoughts on The United Methodist Church’s new vision statement.

Disturbed by the problems of violence and the erosion of our democracy, Bishop David Bard urges us to consider how we might cultivate civic friendship, a virtue and practice that is beneficial for our...

As we enter annual conference season, Bishop David Bard reminds us of the value of conferencing and why the quality of our dialogue at such meetings is to be seasoned with grace… For us Michigan Unite...

Bishop David Bard reflects upon Holy Week. What makes it holy? What makes anything holy?

In a chaotic world, Bishop David Bard invites us to stay grounded in resilient love as we care for one another, even in disagreement.

Bishop David Bard calls on us to remember Dr. King and rededicate ourselves to Jesus in the name and Spirit.

In his first blog of 2025, Bishop David Bard outlines how to speak prophetically as people of Christian faith in a world where moral speech is rapidly labeled partisan… Beginning my first blog of the ...