Why We Voted for Bishop Oliveto
In a newly released video, three delegates to the 2016 Western Jurisdictional Conference tell why they voted for Bishop Karen Oliveto, the first openly lesbian bishop in The United Methodist Church. On April 25, 2017, the nine-member United Methodist Judicial Council will hear arguments in the challenge to Bishop Oliveto’s election.
We are Ready for Lyda!
By the Rev. Lyda Pierce, Candidate for Bishop
I deeply appreciate the love and affirmation that people have shared since my nomination this weekend as a...
Not a Status Quo: Episcopal Assignments Announced @ #WJUMC
The 2012 Western Jurisdiction College of Bishops from left; Bishops Robert Hoshibata, Elaine Stanovsky, Warner Brown, Minerva Carcaño, Grant Hagiya. Photo by the Rev. David Valera.
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Bishop Tuell Memorial Service to be Live Streamed
Sunday Service to be live streamed at 2:30 PST
There will be two services this weekend to celebrate the life and ministry of Bishop Jack...
UMC urged to trust, share leadership
Members of the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area's three conference delegations met together during the event to discuss the implications of adaptive change strategies for...
Top court says Texas bishop must rule on process question for lesbian clergy candidate
The Judicial Council for the 2012-16 Quadrennium pose for a group photo during the 2012 United Methodist General Conference in Tampa, Fla. Seated, from...
UMNS: Same-sex clergy couple marries in Seattle
The Rev. Joanne Carlson Brown (left), Thistle the Wonder Westie and the Rev. Christie Lagergren Brown. Photo courtesy of the Browns.
By Heather Hahn*
“I won’t...
Western Jurisdiction Biblical Obedience Network calls for prayer vigils during Council of Bishops meeting
Retired Bishop Melvin G. Talbert, addressing the Love Your Neighbor Tabernacle outside General Conference on May 4, urged United Methodists to “join in an...
Colorado is ready for Early Response Teams
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Colorado is ready for Early Response Teams
By Jim Truitt
The Rocky Mountain Conference has officially invited...
