Episcopal Elections 2008

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Wrap-up: United Methodists elect, assign U.S. bishops for 2009-12

James "Jim" Dorff elected a bishop of The United Methodist Church

North Central bishops receive 4-year assignments

Southeastern United Methodists assign bishops

Stanovsky elected a bishop of United Methodist Church

Three South Central areas to welcome new bishops

Three Western U.S. bishops get new assignments

Bishop rules Cal-Nevada statement on same-sex unions ‘void’

Hagiya elected bishop of United Methodist Church

John Michael Lowry elected a bishop of The United Methodist Church

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Election Results

Eight U.S. bishops will be elected to fill vacancies in the 5 jurisdictions.

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CONFERENCE DATES & LOCATIONS

JULY 16–19

Western Jurisdiction
Portland, Oregon

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Council of Bishops

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Northeastern Jurisdiction

South Central Jurisdiction

Southeastern Jurisdiction

Western Jurisdiction

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Episcopal Elections 2008

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Election Results

BIOGRAPHIES

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CONFERENCE DATES & LOCATIONS

JULY 13–18

JULY 16–19

JULY 16–19

JULY 16–19

JULY 16–19

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