SCJ Committee on Episcopacy has Spring Meeting

The South Central Jurisdiction Committee on the Episcopacy held its spring meeting February 24-25 which included conversations with the College of Bishops about episcopal leadership needs for the upcoming quadrennium. Episcopal elections occur during Jurisdictional Conference every four years. One of the committee’s duties is to recommend the number of bishops to elect. The committee is mindful of various factors that could impact that recommendation including actions taken by General Conference and subsequent annual conference sessions. Therefore, a final recommendation will be developed prior to the SCJ Jurisdictional Conference, probably in late June. Read the full press release about the meeting and what is to come at https://www.moumethodist.org/newsdetail/south-central-jurisdiction-committee-on-the-episcopacy-holds-spring-meeting-13368414.

South Central Bishops Urge Protocol Support

Delegates from the South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church met on Feb. 20-22 to interview candidates for bishop and discuss the 2020 General Conference. Bishops in the jurisdiction explained why they support the Protocol of Reconciliation & Grace Through Separation. Read the story at https://www.okumc.org/newsdetail/bishops-urge-delegates-to-consider-protocol-for-separation-13320275.