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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.
SCJ Committee on Episcopacy Recommends Episcopal Election and Coverage Plan
The South Central Jurisdiction Committee on Episcopacy, in consultation with the College of Bishops, affirmed their recommendation that the Jurisdictional Conference elect three new bishops when it meets in November.
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...
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,...
COB Approves Episcopal Supervision Recommendations for SCJ
June 3, 2021 – The Council of Bishops (COB) of The United Methodist Church has approved episcopal supervision recommendations for the South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ), due to the retirement of two bishops. The recommendations were made by the SCJ College of Bishops...
SCJ United Women of Faith Officers
2020-24 DIRECTORS President - Ellen Lipsey Vice President - Cynthia Alfred Logan Secretary - Lynne Grandstaff Treasurer - Carroll Constant C.O.Nominations Chair - Lisa Maupin Committee on Nominations: Terry Gregory Cynthia R. Harry TBA TBA Central Texas - Darlene R...