engaged faith—continually learning, growing and serving. Their faithfulness continues to inspire and embolden me in my own witness and leadership. My name is Karen Oliveto, bishop of the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Conferences and I am committed to justice for all women particularly those who speak out in … environments knowing their of Bold” will be high. (Cost of Bold is the “Cost name of Saturday morning’s service.) Bishop Sharma Lewis: Here I am. My name is Sharma and I praise God for the ways United Methodist Women empowered me to lead by giving me many opportunities to teach at Mission u’s, preach at Annual Meetings and witness with members by putting my faith into action. My name is Sharma Lewis, first African-American female bishop of the Virginia Conference, and I am committed to education that transforms. Bishop Cynthia Moore Koikoi: Here I am. My name is Cynthia Moore Koikoi. I now keep the United Methodist Women Prayer Calendar open on my desk. Each day it reminds me to boldly lead Western Pennsylvania Conference to minister with the people on the margins. Through the calendar, I see all those who are responding boldly around the world called to God’s mission. United Methodist Women literally serves as a daily reminder and weekly encouragement to empower me to lead boldly. My name is Cynthia Moore Koikoi, bishop of the Western Pennsylvania Conference, and I am committed to resources that offer inspiration. Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey: Here I am. I was shaped, formed and nurtured by amazing women throughout my life. I prayed that I would continue to find the same kind of support in my adult life and I did! I was privileged to serve in a church early in my ministry with a large, active and powerful group of United Methodist Women. These women were wise and caring, firm and loving. They guided me spiritually. They guided me and provided the advice I “motherly” needed time and time and again. They calmed me when the values of parenting, being a spouse and leading a large church collided. I will be forever grateful for these important women in my life. I am Cynthia Fierro Harvey, bishop of the Louisiana Conference, and I am committed to the power of mentorship of women, by women and for women.
engaged faith—continually learning, growing and serving. Their faithfulness continues to inspire and embolden me in my own witness and leadership. My name is Karen Oliveto, bishop of the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Conferences and I am committed to justice for all women … particularly those who speak out in environments knowing their “Cost of Bold” will be high. (Cost of Bold is the name of Saturday morning’s service.) Bishop Sharma Lewis: Here I am. My name is Sharma and I praise God for the ways United Methodist Women empowered me to lead by giving me many opportunities to teach at Mission u’s, preach at Annual Meetings and witness with members by putting my faith into action. My name is Sharma Lewis, first African-American female bishop of the Virginia Conference, and I am committed to education that transforms. Bishop Cynthia Moore Koikoi: Here I am. My name is Cynthia Moore Koikoi. I now keep the United Methodist Women Prayer Calendar open on my desk. Each day it reminds me to boldly lead Western Pennsylvania Conference to minister with the people on the margins. Through the calendar, I see all those who are responding boldly around the world called to God’s mission. United Methodist Women literally serves as a daily reminder and weekly encouragement to empower me to lead boldly. My name is Cynthia Moore Koikoi, bishop of the Western Pennsylvania Conference, and I am committed to resources that offer inspiration. Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey: Here I am. I was shaped, formed and nurtured by amazing women throughout my life. I prayed that I would continue to find the same kind of support in my adult life and I did! I was privileged to serve in a church early in my ministry with a large, active and powerful group of United Methodist Women. These women were wise and caring, firm and loving. They guided me spiritually. They guided me and provided the “motherly” advice I needed time and time and again. They calmed me when the values of parenting, being a spouse and leading a large church collided. I will be forever grateful for these important women in my life. I am Cynthia Fierro Harvey, bishop of the Louisiana Conference, and I am committed to the power of mentorship of women, by women and for women.
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