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.
SCJ Recognizes Significant Victories in Appeal
SCJ is pleased to announce that its legal status as Southern Methodist University’s controlling entity under Texas law has been upheld on appeal to Texas’ 5th Court of Appeals.
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