Western Jurisdiction Mission Cabinet urges prayer and study in preparation for GC2019
Reaffirming its support for the One Church Plan, the Western Jurisdiction’s Mission Cabinet is calling United Methodists to prayer and learning in preparation for the upcoming special session of the General Conference.
Declaración conjunta en respuesta a las caravanas de migrantes centroamericanos
7 de noviembre de 2018 La migración humana es tan antigua como la historia humana. Individuos, familias, tribus y naciones se han ido trasladando desde ante de los tiempos de Abraham y Sara. A lo largo de los siglos, factores políticos y económicos, las guerras...
Western Jurisdiction delegates support the One Church Plan
We, the delegates of the Western Jurisdiction, have closely followed the work of the Commission on the Way Forward and have had in-depth conversations across the Jurisdiction and the United Methodist connection in preparation for the specially called session of the...
WJ Mission Cabinet endorses the One Church Plan
Grace and peace in the name of Christ to the people called United Methodist of the Western Jurisdiction. We are the Mission Cabinet of the Western Jurisdiction, composed of your bishops, directors of connectional ministries, and leadership team chair. We speak to you...
Declaración Pastoral en Apoyo a las Familias Detenidas y Separadas
La misión del Comité de Trabajo de Inmigración es ayudar a equipar a nuestras Conferencias Anuales que estén en ministerio con los inmigrantes y vecinos migrantes. En la frontera sur de nuestra jurisdicción, las familias están siendo detenidas y separadas por una...
Statement in Support of Ministry with Detained & Separated Families
The Western Jurisdiction Immigration Task Force uncompromisingly rejects the forced separation of children from their families. United Methodists are called to mourn, and to act, when we encounter a child being taken away from their family. We reject any effort to label a human being “illegal.” Every person is of infinite and sacred worth, and bears the image of a God who would have us treat with kindness and love. We oppose our government’s “zero tolerance policy” towards immigrants and migrants.
Claremont explores move to Oregon
In a July 6 letter to the Claremont School of Theology community, and subsequent press releases from Claremont School of Theology (CST) and Willamette University, it was announced the schools have entered preliminary conversations on the possibility of housing...
Route 122
Pre-Event Wed. 9:00 a.m.-Main Event Starts 1:30 p.m. We are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The mission field around us is not the one we came from and not the one our church was designed to reach. How will we faithfully...
Western Jurisdiction Bishops Say Judicial Council Unlawfully Expanded Church Law
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
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...