The Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops of The United Methodist Church has issued a heartfelt letter to Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, expressing gratitude for her courageous and compassionate leadership. “In a time when the most vulnerable among us are often disregarded, your
humble request for mercy—rooted deeply in the Gospel—has served as a clarion call to justice, compassion, and the
radical love of Christ.”
Due to unexpected circumstances, the Western Jurisdiction’s Committee on Episcopacy is now preparing for a potential episcopal election during the 2024 Western Jurisdictional Conference in Spokane, Washington. They encourage those feeling called to the episcopacy to consider applying and ask for assistance in identifying potential candidates, emphasizing the importance of a supportive election process.
Ten Western Jurisdiction bishops (five active, five retired) share a reflection on the historic results of the postponed 2020 General Conference that recently concluded after meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, from April 23-May 3, 2024. Grounded in the Biblical...
The College of Bishops of the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church in accordance with ¶ 521 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, hereby calls a special session of the jurisdictional conference on July 17, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually. The purpose...
In powerful testimonials, the active United Methodist bishops of the Western Jurisdiction explain why they have taken the bold step of pledging Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ United Methodist Clergy and candidates, and for those officiating at same-sex weddings. #UMC4All To...
With #UMCGC taking place just a few miles away, former PNW Conference Lay Leader Amory Peck shared tender moments and offered words of wisdom to a group gathered and concerned about the General Conference taking place in St. Louis.
Each of the four plans under serious consideration at #UMCGC embody four values United Methodists hold as they consider a way forward. Will delegates be able to recognize how much they actually share in common and build off of that?
In an insightful interview, progressive United Methodist blogger and reserve #GC2019 clergy delegate Jeremy Smith offers his thoughts on the upcoming special session, the art of online advocacy, and some advice for leaders who may need to respond to a hurting church.
The Western Jurisdiction’s College of Bishops offers a video reflection on Epiphany and the baptism of Christ which speaks to the Church’s calling to illuminate God’s revelation in Jesus and to live into family as God defines it.