NEWS
Work Group Updated Reports
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 At the July 2021 of the special called session of the Western Jurisdiction, delegates approved the following motion: It is with gratitude for the work completed and shared here, we move that: the work of each Workgroup shall be completed...
A Communication from The Western Jurisdiction Mission Cabinet
The Western Jurisdiction Cabinet met for its monthly meeting on July 26, 2021. Lisa Talbott, the new Director of Connectional Ministries of the Alaska Conference, was welcomed. The following work was conducted…
Proposing a second Special Called Western Jurisdiction Conference
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.
The Western Jurisdiction’s work groups prepare reports leading into July 17th’s special-called session
As delegates prepare for the Special Session of the Western Jurisdictional Conference, please receive and review reports and recommendations of the five workgroups formed by the jurisdictional Mission Cabinet over these last several months. The groups provide their...
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...
June Resources
Where Love Lives: Our Commitment to Diversity: June Webinars & Juneteenth Worship Service On October 7th, 2020 Bishops of the Western Jurisdiction launched Where Love Lives: an engagement campaign designed to celebrate the radical inclusion and the diversity of...
Where Love Lives: Our Commitment to Diversity: June Webinars & Juneteenth Worship Service
On October 7th, 2020 Bishops of the Western Jurisdiction launched Where Love Lives: an engagement campaign designed to celebrate the radical inclusion and the diversity of people engaged in mission throughout the conferences of the WJ. During the past 8 months...
Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops call for special session July 17
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...
Fair and equal ordination for all: It’s one thing to be ordained, it’s another to be appointed as an LGBTQ+ clergyperson
When it comes to the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in the life and ministry of our United Methodist Churches, is ordination fair and equal yet or is it still something to which we aspire? As the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church continues its...