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Rev. Lydia Istomina has been nominated and confirmed as an official candidate for the post of Bishop of the Eurasia area within the Northern Europe and Eurasia Central Conference.
Rev. Lydia Istomina’s program reflects her path as an experienced pastor, creative leader and effective manager, with deep intercultural knowledge and awareness. To review the program in full, please visit the Central Conference Web site.
This fall, October 17-21, 2012, the Central Conference for the United Methodist Church in Northern Europe and Eurasia, will take place in Kaunas, Lithuania. The Conference is charged with electing a new Bishop to lead the Eurasian area, comprised of Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Moldova, Belorussia, Kyrguzstan, Tadjikistan and Uzbekistan. The new Bishop will be replacing Hans Växby, who is retiring this year.
Additional information on all three candidates for the position of Bishop can be downloaded here.
Thank you Julia and Curtis Oden for your generous contribution toward my electoral campaign!