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SCJC 2022 Video Overview

SCJC 2022 Video Overview

Houston, Texas November 2-5, 2022 The historic election moment. Election of three Bishops in first ballot. Williamston elected South Central's first Black female bishop (MORE) South Central elects Wilson as denomination’s first Native American bishop (MORE) From the...

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SCJC 2022 Elected Bishops

SCJC 2022 Elected Bishops

Houston, Texas November 2-5, 2022 SCJ 2022 Episcopal Profile The South Central Jurisdiction has elected Rev. Dee Williamston, Rev. Laura Merrill and Rev. Dr. David Wilson as bishops of The United Methodist Church.

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General Conference further postponed to 2024

General Conference further postponed to 2024

Commission on the General ConferenceFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 3, 2022 Nashville, Tenn.: As the pandemic continues and the wait time for visas stretches to over two years in some countries, the Commission on the General Conference announced today that the 2020 General...

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Lydia Patterson Institute Welcomes New President

Lydia Patterson Institute Welcomes New President

Local Higher Education Exec Chosen to Lead the Independent Private SchoolEL PASO, TEXAS (March 1, 2022) – The Lydia Patterson Institute (LPI) Board of Directors has named Carla Cardoza as President. Cardoza will begin her new role at LPI March 21. An experienced...

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SCJ Announces new Executive Director, Eddie Erwin

SCJ Announces new Executive Director, Eddie Erwin

Effective October 1, 2021.Eddie Erwin is a life-long United Methodist who has served all levels of our church, from volunteer, local-church Sunday school teacher to globally through several connections. With 20 years of experience in ministry focused on young people,...

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