Western Jurisdiction

Bishop Calvin D. McConnell relished the pastoral part of episcopal leadership. He died Nov. 28 at age 94. Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News.

McConnell’s legacy one of ‘joyful ministry’

Bishop Calvin D. McConnell, who has died at age 94, stressed the spiritual disciplines, spoke out for social justice and relished the pastoral part of episcopal leadership.

Bishops

United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño speaks to the press in Glenview, Ill., on Sept. 22, 2023, following a jury’s unanimous verdict of not guilty in her church trial. She is accompanied by her counsel in the trial: the Rev. Scott Campbell (left) and Judge Jon Gray. Carcaño is now reinstated after an 18-month suspension, but questions remain about what comes next. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Grappling with aftermath of bishop’s trial

After being found not guilty of violating church law, United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño has returned to her leadership role. But questions remain about what comes next and how to avoid church trials in the future.

Bishops

United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño stands as the presiding bishop reads the jury verdict on Sept. 22, the fourth day of her church trial in Glenview, Ill. Carcaño was found not guilty on all four charges against her. At right is the Rev. Scott Campbell, who represented Carcaño during the trial. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Church court finds bishop not guilty

After deliberating for more than five hours, a jury of fellow United Methodist clergy rendered a verdict acquitting Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño on all counts.

Bishops

Retired United Methodist Bishop Alfred W. Gwinn speaks quietly with counsel on Sept. 19, the first day of a church trial of Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño in Glenview, Ill. Gwinn is serving as the presiding officer, the equivalent of a judge, in the trial. Carcaño, the suspended bishop of the California-Nevada Conference, is accused of disobedience to the order and discipline of The United Methodist Church, the undermining of another pastor’s ministry, harassment and fiscal malfeasance. Carcaño pleaded not guilty to all four charges. Photo by Paul Jeffrey, UM News.

Witnesses testify in bishop’s trial

Jurors heard from witnesses who argued United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño violated church law.

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