NEWS
Host jurisdiction identified for upcoming trial
The Jurisdictional Trial in which Bishop Minerva Carcaño is Respondent For Immediate Release - originally published at https://www.umc.org/en/content/host-jurisdiction-identified-for-upcoming-trial August 4, 2023 Host jurisdiction identified for upcoming trial...
Trial to be moved to new jurisdiction, location and dates pending
The Jurisdictional Trial in which Bishop Minerva Carcaño is respondent will be moved to a yet-to-be-determined jurisdiction other than the Western Jurisdiction. Both the location and date are under review and may be announced near the end of this week.
Our request for transparency as we approach the jurisdictional trial
With interest and speculation growing about the jurisdictional trial in which Bishop Minerva Carcaño is respondent. Bishops Dottie Escobedo-Frank and Carlo Rapanut share a request they have made to the presiding officer, Bishop Alfred Gwinn, which, if granted, would allow the Church to closely follow the proceedings.
Additional details set for trial of Bishop Minerva Carcaño
Additional details, including the venue and officers, have been set for the trial to adjudicate complaints against Bishop Minerva Carcaño. Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank also notes that a just resolution can occur at any point, even as the Church prepares for judicial proceedings.
Trial date is set to resolve complaints against Bishop Carcaño
July 1, 2023 The following update is for your information: Trial dates have been set for August 21st through August 25th to adjudicate the complaints against Bishop Minerva Carcaño. We covet your prayers as we seek God’s wisdom, restoration, and healing. Grace y paz,...
Update on the suspension of Bishop Minerva Carcaño upon committee work completion
The Western Jurisdiction Committee on the Episcopacy and The Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops For Immediate Release: May 4, 2023 Contact: Patrick Scriven, The Committee on Investigation of the Western Jurisdiction has completed its work...
Bridgeforth brings experience, collaborative mindset into new role as bishop
Raised in rural Alabama, Bishop Cedrick Bridgeforth brings a wealth of experience in diverse ministry settings, clergy coaching, teaching, writing, and work in the non-profit world to his role as a newly-elected and consecrated bishop in the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church. He will serve the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area (which comprises the Alaska, Oregon-Idaho and Pacific Northwest Conferences) beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
Bishop Rapanut ready to be an authentic leader within the church
As he begins his journey as a bishop in the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church, Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut reflects on how his roots as a Filipino American impacted his call to ministry and the leadership he’ll provide the people of the Desert Southwest Conference beginning Jan. 1, 2023.
Escobedo-Frank grounds herself in ministry, outreach as a bishop
As she begins the work of an episcopal leader in The United Methodist Church, Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank hopes to remain grounded in humility as she serves Christ through the local churches and communities in her new episcopal assignment: The California-Pacific Conference.
Epiphany Message from the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops
As we welcome the three new bishops of the Western Jurisdiction, the new College of Bishops offers a short Epiphany message to share in local churches during worship service or online. The video features Bishops Karen Oliveto of the Mountain Sky Conference, Sally Dyck of the California-Nevada Conference, Dottie Escobedo-Frank of the California-Pacific Conference, Carlo Rapanut of the Desert Southwest Conference, and Cedrick Bridgeforth of the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area.