MARCHA, Methodist Associated with the Cause of Hispanic/Latino Americans, celebrates and congratulates Bishop Cynthia Fierro-Harvey in her election and recent installation as the president of the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church, and expresses joy and excitement for the ways her transformational leadership in the COB will enhance the Methodist witness around the world.

MARCHA realizes that Bishop Fierro-Harvey comes into the presidency of the Council of Bishops in times of great anxiety and uncertainty in our denomination, in our society and in the world. And, we know she will lead with excellence as we have witnessed first hand the faith, passion, skills, expertise and strenghths she brings to this role.

MARCHA commits, and calls all United Methodists, to hold Bishop Cynthia Fierro-Harvey in our prayers as she leads the Council of Bishop, and with them, The United Methodist Church into the future.

¡Si se puede!

Rev. Lyssette Perez, President

Bishop Elias Galvan, Retired, Executive Director