Bishop Ernest S. Lyght to Serve as Interim Bishop of NYAC

Bishop Neil Irons, who has been serving as our interim resident bishop since July 1, 2014, will conclude his term in that capacity effective September 30th. This development was occasioned by some health concerns that are preventing Bishop Irons from serving the New York Annual Conference in the way that he would like.

Effective October 1st, Bishop Ernest S. Lyght will begin serving as interim resident bishop of the New York Annual Conference. Bishop Lyght's tenure will continue until January 1st, when Bishop Jane Allen Middleton assumes the post of resident bishop.

Please keep our bishops and the other leaders of the Annual Conference in your prayers as we continue together to navigate the challenging waters of this season of our Annual Conference life together. Surely, in all things God works for the good of those who love God, who have been called according to God's purpose.