South Central Jurisdiction of the UMC

South Central Jurisdiction of the UMC The South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ) of the United Methodist Church was formed by the Uniting Conference of 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Fifteen Annual Conferences are included in the Jurisdiction, which spans eight states: Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. The South border of the Navajo Indian Nation in northeastern Arizona was placed in the SCJ by the 1968 General Conference. The Jurisdiction contains 11 Episcopal Areas presided over by 11 active bishops. There are 98 districts in th

e 15 Annual Conferences of the SCJ. Approximately 1,830,000 United Methodists belong to approximately 6,400 local churches of the SCJ.

Happy Groundhog Day! SCJ - February Mission Engagement Update
02/02/2026

Happy Groundhog Day!

SCJ - February Mission Engagement Update

As we look toward 2026, I want to name two significant areas of focus that will shape how Global Ministries engages with conferences in the year ahead: Relationship Mapping and Conference Strategic Plan Collection.

Support the Lydia Patterson Institute during El Paso Giving Days! Your gift helps provide life-changing education and op...
10/13/2025

Support the Lydia Patterson Institute during El Paso Giving Days! Your gift helps provide life-changing education and opportunities for students from both sides of the border. Every donation makes an impact. Join us and give today:

El Paso Giving Day is an online charitable giving campaign designed to shine a light on the essential work of nonprofit organizations and ignite the spirit of giving in our community.

Thank you, Horizon Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church, and Lydia Patterson Institute, for being incredible ...
09/17/2025

Thank you, Horizon Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church, and Lydia Patterson Institute, for being incredible connectional partners!

The Lydia Patterson Institute (LPI) in El Paso has long been supported by the South Central Jurisdiction and the Horizon Texas Conference, opening doors for ...

SCJ - Global Ministries Mission Update
07/01/2025

SCJ - Global Ministries Mission Update

Thank you for the many ways you promoted, supported, and advocated for God’s mission and the General Board of Global Ministries during your Annual Conference. Your partnership is a gift—to me, to the missionaries of The United Methodist Church, and to the members of your Conference. I had a grea...

Joint statement regarding today's release from the Texas Supreme Court
06/27/2025

Joint statement regarding today's release from the Texas Supreme Court

There’s been some uplifting news recently, but still more work to do! Check out our website at scjumc.org for more infor...
06/19/2025

There’s been some uplifting news recently, but still more work to do! Check out our website at scjumc.org for more information.

Fun fact: The South Central Jurisdiction mail address is box #1968 for this reason!
04/24/2025

Fun fact: The South Central Jurisdiction mail address is box #1968 for this reason!

Footage captures part of the event that merged the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches and officially desegregated the newly formed United Methodist Church.

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