Turning from Ableism Toward Wholeness: This collaborative event will bring together churches from across the Western Jurisdiction to mark the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Gathering at in-person hubs and virtually, clergy and lay...
Whether you’re revitalizing a small congregation, exploring new models of ministry, or simply curious about how to reach new people in new ways outside of church walls, you’re invited to Viva La Church! on October 21-23 in Las Vegas.
“Jesus calls every generation to wholehearted discipleship: opening our hearts to the people we encounter daily; practicing compassion with our families and neighbors; honoring the dignity and worth of all people near and far; recognizing the systems that destroy...
Photo by Teri Tobey (PNW) for the Western Jurisdiction. By Kristen Caldwell, WJ Communications The Western Jurisdictional Conference is reinforcing its commitment to Indigenous people and places after adopting an extensive, detailed plan from the Committee on Native...
Photos by Patrick Scriven (PNW) and Elroi Caluya for the Western Jurisdiction. By Kristen Caldwell & Evelyn Warren, WJ Communications In the midst of electing new bishops, the Western Jurisdictional Conference paused twice to recognize the ministry and leadership...
photo by Patrick Scriven for WJ Communications by Kristen Caldwell and Selby Ewing, WJ Communications On Thursday evening, those gathered for the Western Jurisdictional Conference in Spokane, WA held a Memorial Service to honor those who passed since the last...
Seven of the 22 individuals who have put their name forward as possible episcopal leaders in the Western Jurisdiction have been certified to proceed.
photo by Kristen Caldwell for the Western Jurisdiction by Kristen Caldwell, WJ Communications Whether it was pulling weeds, preparing meals for local houseless ministries, preparing resources for families in need or creating UMCOR kits, more than 100 Western...
Conference Affiliation: California Pacific Education: BS - UC Davis, 1980 MDiv - Claremont School of Theology, 1986 ABD - Claremont School of Theology, 1995 Ministry Experience: District Camp Counselor, Summers 1984-1988 Filipino Christmas Institute, Counselor and...
Conference Affiliation: California Nevada Education: 2020, Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA Dissertation Title: A Multifaith Pedagogy for Peace: Experiential Learning in Multifaith Residential Communities through Comparative Theology and Nonviolence...