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A statement from the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops

A statement from the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Apr 28, 2017 | Announcements, News |

Bishop Elaine JW Stanovsky, spokesperson for the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops April 28, 2017 The Judicial Council ruled today on challenges to the election of an out gay bishop in The United Methodist Church. The ruling is long and complicated, reinforcing...
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WJ makes case that Bishop Oliveto’s election is legal

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Apr 25, 2017 | News |

Bishops Karen Oliveto and Elaine Stanovsky speaking at a news conference responding to oral hearings of The United Methodist Church’s Judicial Council in Newark, NJ on April 25, 2017. NEWARK, N.J. – April 25, 2017 In a much-awaited moment, the Western...

Easter 2017: The Only Answer is God

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Apr 15, 2017 | Lenten Letters 2017 |

To the People of the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, and to the ends of the earth, Fulfilling our charge to “To guard, transmit, teach, and proclaim … the apostolic faith as it is expressed in Scripture and tradition, and … to interpret that faith...
Lent 2017: A Path to a Violent Death

Lent 2017: A Path to a Violent Death

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Apr 12, 2017 | Lenten Letters 2017 |

Handmade Crucifixion by Carl Fougerousse of Red Fern Art Studio l CustomMade.com To the People of the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, and to the ends of the earth, Fulfilling our charge to “To guard, transmit, teach, and proclaim … the apostolic...
Lent 2017: The Only Worthy Response

Lent 2017: The Only Worthy Response

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Apr 11, 2017 | Lenten Letters 2017 |

As Maundy Thursday approaches with you I am reminded of the washing of feet.  According to John 13, Jesus washed the feet of his disciples before the last meal he shared with them.  Over the generations since Jesus did this, Christians have memorialized his actions...
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