Some of our delegates have expressed concern that they are not ready to make the critical decision of how many bishops the WJ should prepare to elect in 2022. For these reasons, a second Special Called Western Jurisdiction Conference is proposed for November 13, 2021.
Announcements
The Bishops approve episcopal supervision of the Desert Southwest Conference
Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops announce plans for coverage of the Desert Southwest Conference pending Bishop Robert Hoshibata’s planned retirement Oct. 1, 2021.
Special Session of the Jurisdictional Conference
The College of Bishops of the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church in accordance with ¶ 521 of the 2016 Book of Discipline, is calling a special session of the jurisdictional conference on July 17, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually from 11:00 AM...
VIDEO: WJ Bishops launch ‘Where Love Lives’ Campaign
In this video launching the new “Where Love Lives” campaign, the Bishops of the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church remind us who God calls the Church to be: a faithful, inviting, open, safe and loving home for all people.
‘Where Love Lives, Creating a Fully Inclusive United Methodist Church’; Western Jurisdiction Beginning Year-long Campaign
The Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church is beginning preparations for the next General Conference by recommitting itself to be a faithful, inviting, open, safe and loving place for all people.
Leadership Development Top Priority for Western Jurisdiction Hispanic/Latino Ministry Council
1/17/2020 California-Nevada Episcopal Leader Bishop Minerva Carcaño and Executive Director of Connectional Ministries Jorge Domingues welcomed members of the Western Jurisdiction Hispanic Latino Ministry Council (WJHLMC) at the California-Nevada Conference office...
Western Jurisdiction contracts Gwen Bortner to serve as Project Manager through September
The Western Jurisdiction Mission Cabinet is pleased to announce that Gwen Bortner has been contracted as a project manager for the next 11 months. Serving in a part-time capacity, Bortner will collaborate with existing leaders to provide appropriate support and...
Western Jurisdiction to host ‘Fresh United Methodism Summit’ in November
For Immediate Release: September 16, 2019 What will the future of The United Methodist Church look like in the coming years? Who is shaping that vision, and what are the most important values? From November 14 to 16, 2019, the Western Jurisdiction (WJ) Mission Cabinet...
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.