Bishop William Morris To Speak at Antioch United Methodist Church January 14th
(Antioch, TN) Bishop William Morris, the former United Methodist bishop for the Nashville Episcopal area will be speaking at 10:30 a.m. on January 14 at the Antioch United Methodist Church. Bishop Morris served as the episcopal leader for United Methodists in Middle and West Tennessee for four years prior to his retirement.
Bishop Morris is best known for his leadership in congregations in Middle Tennessee. During his pastoral ministry in the Tennessee Annual Conference, Bishop Morris served in almost every leadership position open to United Methodist clergy. Bishop Morris broke new ground in this region by being appointed at the first African American pastor to serve a predominantly Anglo congregation when he was appointed to the First United Methodist Church in Gallatin.
For all of his service to the church, Bishop Morris is known as a dynamic preacher and motivator, leading persons to think seriously about the life of faith.
"We were excited to offer the invitation to Bishop Morris to join us in worship," said Jay Voorhees, pastor of the Antioch area church. "Bishop Morris has the unique ability to transcend racial and ethnic barriers, offering a vision of love and grace that speaks to all."
Bishop Morris will be preaching in the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the Antioch United Methodist Church.
The Antioch United Methodist Church is located at 41 Tusculum Rd. in Antioch. More information and directions to the church may be obtained by visiting www.antiochumc.net, or calling (615) 832-6248.
Bishop Morris is best known for his leadership in congregations in Middle Tennessee. During his pastoral ministry in the Tennessee Annual Conference, Bishop Morris served in almost every leadership position open to United Methodist clergy. Bishop Morris broke new ground in this region by being appointed at the first African American pastor to serve a predominantly Anglo congregation when he was appointed to the First United Methodist Church in Gallatin.
For all of his service to the church, Bishop Morris is known as a dynamic preacher and motivator, leading persons to think seriously about the life of faith.
"We were excited to offer the invitation to Bishop Morris to join us in worship," said Jay Voorhees, pastor of the Antioch area church. "Bishop Morris has the unique ability to transcend racial and ethnic barriers, offering a vision of love and grace that speaks to all."
Bishop Morris will be preaching in the 10:30 a.m. worship service at the Antioch United Methodist Church.
The Antioch United Methodist Church is located at 41 Tusculum Rd. in Antioch. More information and directions to the church may be obtained by visiting www.antiochumc.net, or calling (615) 832-6248.
