FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2024 The Western Jurisdiction (WJ) learned today that it must elect two bishops when delegates gather for the 2024 jurisdictional conference next week (July 10-13) at the Centennial Hotel in Spokane, Washington. The news arrives after...
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.
The dawn of a new day for The UMC has broken, and the entire connection is seeking to be faithful in this season of change. As such, the Executive Committee of the Western Jurisdiction Leadership Team, made up of members from the College of Bishop, Committee on...
By Alyssa Fisher, WJ Communications After several days of long discussions, the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy shared Friday that there will be no episcopal elections this year. As was reported last week, the Interjurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy...