The mission of The United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Joint Statement from SCJUMC and SMU
The South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church and Southern Methodist University have reached an agreement that provides a clear framework for their relationship moving forward and affirms their shared commitment to the University’s mission. FOR...
Stronger Together A Story of Risk, Reward, and Real Community
Story of the work of The Changemaker Initiative with congregations in El Paso, Texas and the Lydia Patterson Institute.
What is my Job? Lay Leadership Webinar
Webinar for Local Church Committees and Boards Are you currently serving in a leadership role at your church, or feeling called to step into one? Do you sometimes wonder what your responsibilities really are and how your role connects to the bigger mission of your...
Volunteers in Mission embark on new chapter
United Methodists are planning a long future for short-term missions even as the post-disaffiliation denomination grapples with tighter budgets.
SMU
The Texas State Supreme Court rendered their decision in case 23-0703 between Southern Methodist University (SMU) and the South Central Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church (SCJ).
LPI President Responds To Visa Emergency
CONTEXT: The U.S. government is halting visa interviews, threatening the immediate future of the Lydia Patterson Institute, a United Methodist college-preparatory school that welcomes students from Mexico. If such a situation remains, about 30% of students will not be...
Responding to visa emergency at Lydia Patterson
U.S. government is halting visa interviews, threatening the immediate future of a United Methodist school, Lydia Patterson Institute, that welcomes children from Mexico.
SCJ Offering Insurance For Mission Trips
The South Central Jurisdiction now offers domestic and international mission trip insurance through UMVIM.
SCJ Annual Conferences 2025
Please be in prayer for our SCJ Annual Conferences as we consider Worldwide Regionalization.







