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Leadership makes space for fresh ideas from new voices at the Fresh United Methodism Summit

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Nov 18, 2019 | FRESH News

“We’ve had to go back to the basics … be who Jesus was: An organizer, someone who spoke truth to power, who said I’m going to be with the least of these.”Michael Hsu, a participant at the Summit On its final day, attendees at the Western Jurisdiction Fresh United...
Western Jurisdiction “Fresh United Methodism Summit” Affirms LGBTQ+ Support; Leaders See it as a ‘Movement Moment’ to Help Discern its Future in the Church

Western Jurisdiction “Fresh United Methodism Summit” Affirms LGBTQ+ Support; Leaders See it as a ‘Movement Moment’ to Help Discern its Future in the Church

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Nov 18, 2019 | FRESH News, News

LOS ANGELES (Nov. 18) – More than 200 laypersons, clergy, and bishops gathered in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 14-16 for the Western Jurisdiction’s Fresh United Methodism Summit to help prepare for the denomination’s 2020 General Conference and the ensuing...
WJ Fresh Day 2: A morning of inspiration, an afternoon of innovation

WJ Fresh Day 2: A morning of inspiration, an afternoon of innovation

by Cate Monaghan | Nov 16, 2019 | FRESH News, News

Day two of the Western Jurisdiction Fresh United Methodism Summit began with a presentation of the WJ College of Bishops’ Safe Harbor Declaration, issued on November 6 at the Council of Bishops meeting at Lake Junaluska. “It is your declaration,” said Desert Southwest...
The most viable proposals for strategic action in 2020

The most viable proposals for strategic action in 2020

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Nov 15, 2019 | FRESH News, News, Uncategorized

After a morning of discussions and posting sticky notes to the wall around four key areas where strategic action will be needed in this year, the following is a summation of the proposals moving forward: January 1 Safe Harbor Strategy – Protection at all levelsGet...
Theological statement leads first day of summit

Theological statement leads first day of summit

by Cate Monaghan | Nov 15, 2019 | FRESH News, News

A four-page Theological Declaration termed a “call to action” had everyone on their feet at the Western Jurisdiction Fresh United Methodism Summit in Torrance, California on Thursday, Nov. 14. Developed by a work group formed after the 2019 General Conference, the...
Theological Declaration Affirmed at the Western Jurisdiction Fresh UMC Summit

Theological Declaration Affirmed at the Western Jurisdiction Fresh UMC Summit

by Western Jurisdiction UMC | Nov 14, 2019 | FRESH News, News

The following declaration was presented to the Western Jurisdiction Fresh United Methodism Summit on Thursday, November 14, 2019. It was received with enthusiasm by those in attendance. Theological Declaration of the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church...
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