WHERE LOVE LIVES
Creating a fully-inclusive United Methodist ChurchHope springs from a meeting of the Western Jurisdiction as leadership eyes revised means of electing new bishops
The WJ Leadership Team affirmed the mission statement and values rubric created by the Vision & Mission Work Group as a necessary resource in the discernment process for potential bishops. The Western Jurisdiction will be looking to lift up and consecrate four bishops in the coming months.

A Communication from The Western Jurisdiction Mission Cabinet
The Western Jurisdiction Cabinet met for its monthly meeting on July 26, 2021. Lisa Talbott, the new Director of Connectional Ministries of the Alaska Conference, was welcomed. The following work was conducted…
Fair and equal ordination for all: It’s one thing to be ordained, it’s another to be appointed as an LGBTQ+ clergyperson
When it comes to the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the life and ministry of our United...
Fair and equal ordination for all: A queer clergyperson’s path to ministry, ordination and hope for full inclusion
As the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church continues its “Where Love Lives”...
Where Love Lives April Resources
As followers of Jesus Christ, we are all called to love God and each other. As members of the...
“Let Your Life Speak” A laity perspective on Fair & Equal Ordination for All
As we continue our “Where Love Lives: Fair and Equal Ordination for All” storytelling project as...
