Conference representatives from across the South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ) converged on downtown El Paso on January 19-21, 2026. The New Mexico Conference was the host of the event. Bishop Carlo …
Bishops, other South Central Jurisdiction leaders to gather in El Paso
Bishops and other leaders from annual conferences across the South Central Jurisdiction will gather January 19-21, 2026 in El Paso to explore opportunities for shared ministries and to strengthen both …
Beyond Borders: A Christian Response to Immigration Complexities
January 15, 2025 Dear United Methodists, As your South Central Jurisdictional bishops, we write to you with burdened hearts regarding our nation’s complex immigration issue. We recognize the diverse perspectives …
2022 South Central Jurisdictional Conference Wrap-Up
The South Central Jurisdiction gathered on November 2-5, 2022 in Houston to elect three new bishops, among other important business. Little did Bishop Schnase realize that he would preside over …
Bishop Schnase Continues Episcopal Supervision of the NM Conference
The Jurisdictional Episcopacy Committee met for most of the day on Thursday, November 3rd to assign new and current bishops. We are pleased to announce that Bishop Schnase will continue …
An Overview of the South Central Jurisdictional Conference
Next week, November 2-5th, the South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ) of The United Methodist Church will gather in Houston to elect new bishops and assign the current and new bishops to …
The NM Conference Delegation Endorses Two for Bishop
The New Mexico General and Jurisdictional Conference delegation has endorsed two candidates for the office of bishop in the South Central Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church – Rev. Dr. …
South Central Jurisdiction College of Bishops Statement
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ: While these can be turbulent times in The United Methodist Church, these are also times of emerging and fruitful …