Mudslide Update: Our impact, dollars at work for Oso relief
View of the hill side that gave way near SR 530. A hillside in the Snohomish County community of Oso at SR...
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky’s Post-Judicial Council Hearing Remarks
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky shares her prepared remarks for the press conference which followed Judicial Council oral arguments on April 25, 2017 in Newark, NJ. She restates the argument that jurisdictional autonomy in electing bishops is "at the heart of our unity-in-diversity" and confirms that obedient love, not defiance, guides the WJ's decision making.
A statement from the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops
Bishop Elaine Stanovsky released this statement this evening speaking on behalf of the Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops. The statement offers a response to the ruling of the Judicial Council regarding the election of an out, gay bishop.
Living Fully with Risk and Responsibility
By Rev. Mary K. (Sellon) Huycke
I’m not a rule breaker. I’m not someone at the forefront of marches or instigating movements. As a leadership coach,...
Complaints Filed Against Bishop Melvin G. Talbert; Supervisory Process Initiated to seek ‘Just Resolution’
DENVER – Complaints have been filed against Bishop Melvin G. Talbert alleging he has violated the sacred trust of his office. Acting in accordance...
WJ makes case that Bishop Oliveto’s election is legal
In a much-awaited moment, the Western Jurisdiction today told The United Methodist Judicial Council that last July’s election of Mountain Sky Area Bishop Karen Oliveto complied with church law.
Church seeks to meet needs in border crisis
A UMNS report by Sam Hodges | July 15, 2014 | DALLAS (UMNS)
From handing out hygiene kits to providing legal briefings, United Methodists are working to...
Bishop’s Carcaño rules on Conference Adoption of Biblical Obedience Statement
Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño preaching at the Western Jurisdictional Conference held during July of 2013 in San Diego, California. Photo by Patrick Scriven.
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As New 2020 Restrictions Loom, Western Jurisdiction Bishops Pledge Safe Harbor for LGBTQ+ United...
Western bishops lead with grace, not persecution. Active United Methodist Bishops in the Western Jurisdiction announce their intention to set aside complaints against clergy accused of being gay or performing LGBTQ+ weddings; urge others to join them. #UMC4All
Laywoman Gives $1.1 Million Gift to Malaria Initiative
*By Dr. Larry R. Hygh, Jr.
“I think it’s important that we all give back in some small way to make this world a better...
