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Western Jurisdiction Bishops Say Judicial Council Unlawfully Expanded Church Law

Western Jurisdiction Bishops Say Judicial Council Unlawfully Expanded Church Law

by wjcommunications | Jun 14, 2017 | Uncategorized |

Bishops Cite Obligation to LGBTQ Community to Seek Reconsideration DENVER – The United Methodist Church’s Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops contends the denomination’s top court had exceeded its authority in April when it expanded church law barring LGBTQ...
United Methodists’ First Openly Gay Bishop Ordains First Pastor

United Methodists’ First Openly Gay Bishop Ordains First Pastor

by wjcommunications | Jun 14, 2017 | Uncategorized |

The Rev. Sami Pack-Toner (center in black robe) receives congratulations from participants in her ordination on Friday June 9. Bishop Karen Oliveto, The United Methodist Church’s first openly gay bishop, immediately behind Rev. Pack-Toner conducted the ordination...

Rev. Karen Oliveto Elected to the Episcopacy of The United Methodist Church

by wjcommunications | Jul 15, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

After 17 ballots of the 2016 Western Jurisdictional Conference Episcopal Elections and after two of the remaining three candidates withdrew their candidacy for one candidate to remain, Rev. Karen Oliveto was elected to the Episcopacy of The United Methodist Church....

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