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A Devotion for the Fourth Day of General Conference
By Allison Mark, Clergy Delegate to General Conference Scripture for Reflection:“A New Day will dawn on us from above because God’s love is loving and merciful.” (Luke 1:78) [The greater story comes with John the Baptist’s birth. This is part of Zechariah’s song! (Luke 1:67-79)] Silent Meditation:Please spend a few moments meditating on the passage. Reflection:When […]
A Devotion for the Third Day of the General Conference
By Monalisa Tu’itahi, Lay Delegate to General Conference Scripture for Reflection:So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch… This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship… (Acts 8:27) Silent Meditation:Please spend a few moments meditating on the passage. Reflection:I read the above words in my lectionary reading this morning. And […]
The Comfort of Connection
by Rachel Gipson Having been raised in the church by two United Methodist pastors, the depth and breadth of Methodist connection has been a cherished value since my childhood. So imagine my joy and excitement looking around the convention center and thinking, “I’ve never seen so many Methodists in one place before!” I immediately started […]
Remembering Mr. Phillip Emory Freeman Jr.
(Update) Remembering Pastor Margaret Finnie
San Diego Volunteer Opportunity April 27
On March 26th 2024 we brought you a story on the devastating floods which hit San Deigo earlier this year. You can read the article here: Non-Profits and UMC Churches Join Forces to Support San Diego Storm Victims (calpacumc.org) Karl Ports, chair of our Disaster Response team, along with members of that team and other partner […]
Call to Service: Conference Committees
Are you passionate about driving positive change within Cal-Pac? Our conference is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our committees tackling crucial issues such as race, gender, ministry, youth, and more. If you’re eager to make a difference and contribute your skills and insights to our conference, we invite you to nominate yourself for these […]
Disaffiliation – Is it Over?
by Rev. Sandy Olewine, General Conference Delegate, South District Superintendent At the 2019 Special-Called Session of the General Conference, a new paragraph was added to the 2016 Book of Discipline (BOD) that allowed congregations a limited right to disaffiliate after fulfilling legislated obligations, including provisions that could be established by each Annual Conference’s Board of […]