By Elbie Sebleh
MONROVIA: Retired United Methodist Church (UMC) Bishop Arthur F. Kulah, has made a heartfelt appeal of forgiveness for Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire Jr and his wife.
The legendary Methodist Bishop, Arthur F. Kulah, also expressed deep regret over the past actions of Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire Jr that have caused division and pain in the United Methodist church in Liberia.
Bishop/Dr. Arthur F. Kulah, who spent decades in service as a dedicated pastor and advocate for peace and reconciliation, acknowledged the hurt caused to the United Methodist Church in Liberia.
Bishop Kulah called for unity and healing, urging all those Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire Jr may have wronged to accept his sincere apology and join him in working toward building a more harmonious future for the UMC of Liberia.
Kulah emphasized the importance of grace, understanding, and the power of forgiveness in mending broken relationships.
“I am truly sorry for the mistakes I made, and I ask for your forgiveness. It is my hope that we can move forward in love and cooperation, as we have always been a family bound by faith,” Kulah said in his message.
“No one is perfect, but through forgiveness, we can grow stronger as individuals and as a community,” he emphasized.
Kulah’s appeal for forgiveness has resonated with many persons within the UMC and the wider Liberian community, who have praised his humility and willingness to own up to his past.
Church leaders have commended the former minister for his courage, with several noting that his actions reflect the core Christian values of repentance and reconciliation.
In response, Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire Jr, we have accepted your apology and to turn on a new page.
“We have forgiven you and we are glad that you are back in the United Methodist Church through this time and struggle”, Bishop Kulah added.
Kulah in his recent public statements described the Resident Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire of the United Methodist Church as the worst Bishop in the history of the church.
“He is a dictator and doesn’t listen to advice.”
His remarks, at the time generated significant discussions in the United Methodist Church with people having cross opinions about said statement.
Others said his remarks were bad and breaking the church apart while others told media institutions that his statement was right.
The retired Bishop’s apology comes at a time when the UMC is undergoing significant changes, with a focus on rebuilding trust and strengthening relationships among its members.
Many are hopeful that Kulah’s call for forgiveness will serve as a catalyst for peace and renewal in both the church and broader society.
As the country continues to recover from the scars of its past, Kulah’s gesture of seeking forgiveness offers a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy, understanding, and second chances.
