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Self Nominations are Open for Cal-Pac Committees Want to influence our work on the conference level?Cal-Pac committees are looking for passionate volunteers to shape our future on the topics of race, gender, discipleship, youth, and more. If you’re ready to make an impact, nominate yourself today!Nominations will remain open through February 15, and then the Nominations Committee […]
By Dr. Alyssa Fisher, Cal-Pac Director of Communications A pre-opening consecration was held on Monday, November 24 at the garden in Los Angeles. The farm, on the former site of Epworth Methodist Church, started as an Eagle Scout project to provide a green space and small farm in conjunction with the Epworth Apartments, which opened […]
Dear Pastor, We are ready to start the 2025 Statistical Tables collection! The Tables are now open to you and your church for 2025. The Book of Discipline 2020|2024 ¶340 calls elders and licensed pastors to provide (in the context of their appointment to a local church) the Word, the sacraments, the ordering of the […]
Click above to watch Bishop Escobedo-Frank’s message and encouragement of gratitude during this season of thanks. The transcript is below. Transcript: Hello everyone. I’m Bishop Dottie from the California Pacific Conference, and today I just wanted to come to you and say that I’m really grateful for you, for the work that you’re doing in the […]
This report is available as a PDF at this link. The Annual Conference has an ongoing interest in analyzing salaries of individuals who are working in our local churches. We have an ethical obligation to be sure we are compensating our ministers appropriately. All people deserve a living wage, but we have a further responsibility […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Mrs. Petra Gerilla Movido, spouse of Pastor Jose Movido, Jr., a deceased member of the California-Pacific Conference, on November 11, 2025. Mrs. Movido is survived by her daughter, Joy, and loving family. A […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we share the news of the death of Reverend Youngstone Jhun (Jun Woo-Young), a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on November 14, 2025. Rev. Jhun is survived by his wife, Grace, and their children, Michelle and Eugene. A memorial […]
Report submitted by Judy Lewis and the Cal-Pac Disaster Task Force In January 2024, an historic rainstorm doused San Diego with nearly three inches of rain in a very short time. Areas of the city flooded and hundreds of houses were inundated with feet of water. Many homes lacked insurance, so volunteers from many agencies have […]
The California-Pacific Conference is pleased to share an energy funding opportunity available to many of our churches, in partnership with Raya Solar. Join Raya Solar on November 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM PST (5 PM HST) to learn about alternative energy opportunities that could bring in additional revenue for your church. Register Now!Does your church […]
Submitted by Rev. Kristie Grimaud, Ramona UMC Ramona, Calif. — Ramona United Methodist Church and Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church joined together to address food insecurity in their community. The Blessing Box is located outdoors and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive food donations and to provide food and […]
