March 11, 2022 – MARCHA (Methodists Associated Representing the Cause of Hispanic/Latino American) represents a critical voice for the Hispanic/Latino community within The United Methodist Church (UMC) and the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico. For over 50 years, MARCHA have advocated for justice inside and outside the church, and this work has been possible through the vital and visionary leadership across the connection.
One of those leaders is Bishop Minerva Carcaño. MARCHA’s leadership highly respects Bishop Carcaño for her unwavering commitment to social justice within the church and in our global society. We applaud her prophetic voice in favor of marginalized communities, immigrants, and refugees, as well as the many contributions she has made to our denomination and ecumenical organizations through the different positions she has effectively led through with integrity.
On March 9, 2022, the Western Jurisdiction Committee on the Episcopacy and the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops announced that Bishop Carcaño has been placed on leave from her episcopal responsibilities.
In light of this announcement,
- MARCHA reaffirms Bishop Minerva Carcaño’ s leadership and her many contributions to the Church and our global society.
- MARCHA calls upon the Western Jurisdiction to ensure that all proceedings follow a fair process for all parties involved. MARCHA request that a transparent and thorough process be conducted that will lead toward a just resolution.
- MARCHA calls our Church to surround in prayer all parties involved.
MARCHA intends to closely monitor the progress of this process as we walk alongside justice.
Contact Person: Rev. Lyssette N. Pérez / MARCHA, President
lyssetteperez@yahoo.com | 973.405.8851
Gracias por todo lo que han hecho. Ojalá se haga justicia.
Triste que la iglesia metodista le haga esto a los hispanos, latinos y latinas, que nos vemos representados en la falta de celeridad de las instituciones como lo han hecho con bishop Carcaño.