Statement from SCJ Mission Council after the lawsuit

Statement from SCJ Mission Council January 16, 2025    Austin, TX – Today, the Texas Supreme Court held oral argument concerning the 2019 lawsuit filed by the South Central Jurisdictional Conference (SCJ) against Southern Methodist University (SMU). The...

Seeking UMVIM/DR Director

UMVIM/DR Director Job Announcement The South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated individual for our Director of United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) and Disaster Response. This pivotal role serves as the...

Bishop Schnase’s Retirement Announcement

Robert Schnase, Bishop of the New Mexico and Rio Texas Annual Conferences has decided to request retirement at the South Central Jurisdictional Conference next week.

Letter to South Central Jurisdiction Delegates

We believe in the future strength and fruitfulness of the churches of the South Central Jurisdiction. To be well positioned for the future, we need to make adjustments on every level of the church, including episcopal deployment.