Pictured: 2022 Ziegler Preacher Rev. Effie McAvoy

The New England Conference Board of Church and Society is seeking nominations for its 2023 awards recognizing prophetic preaching and social justice work. The deadline for nominations is April 26, 2023. More information and the nomination forms can be found on our website at www.neumc.org/CSawards

• The John Bryant Award for Excellence in Social Justice Action The John Bryant Award for Excellence in Social Justice Action is presented to a lay person – either within or outside the church – for excellence in social justice action as a way of lifting up United Methodism’s commitment to social justice as interpreted by the United Methodist Social Principles.          Bryant Award Nomination Form

• The Wilbur C. Ziegler Award for Excellence in Preaching is awarded each year at the New England Annual Conference session to a person who demonstrates excellence in preaching the whole Gospel, addressing both personal and social salvation. The honor is invited to preach during the Annual Conference session in June.
  Ziegler Award Nomination Form