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Coverage of General Conference 2012 particularly relevant to United Methodists in the Western Jurisdiction and/or provided by UMNS or the WJ media pool.

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...

Video: Statement on Colorado Shooting

Western Jurisdictional Conference, San Diego, CA • July 20, 2012 As delegates and participants to the Western Jurisdictional Conference of The United Methodist Church in San...

No Guaranteed Appointments — No Big Deal

Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño on the Desert Southwest Annual Conference presides over General Conference as the 'security of appointments' is discussed on Tuesday, May 1...

Bishops say pray, don’t be afraid as Judicial Council weighs decision

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Council of Bishops President Bishop Bruce Ough has called on all United Methodists to pray unceasingly, intentionally and earnestly for the...

Decisions on Episcopal Leadership of Particular Interest at #WJUMC

Mosaic of John Wesley found in the sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of San Diego, California. Photo by Patrick Scriven. By Patrick Scriven The Western...

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