The California-Pacific Conference’s vision: Ending Spiritual and Physical Hunger resonates and inspires the laity and clergy of our area to give, lead, and serve in new and exciting ways. Each week we will share a video from one of our churches that is living into
This year’s annual conference will include online Pre-Conference Workshops, June 5-7 (PDT/HST), via Zoom. These workshops are tied to the Conference theme Nourish and the vision of Ending Spiritual and Physical Hunger. Led by staff members of the UMC’s General Agencies, community partner organizations, and subject matter experts, these
May 19, 2023 With last week’s big change in U.S. immigration policy, many politicians and others predicted a tidal wave of asylum-seekers coming across the southern border. That’s not been the case so far. But United Methodists who assist migrants remain busy — and concerned. “What
November 9, 2022 Finding ourselves and our families in danger and vulnerable to events or realities beyond our control, a natural survival response could very well be to escape the threatening and danger-filled situation in search of safety and greater security. However, the trek in
An old gospel song, sung by Sweet Honey in the Rock, echoes through my brain, my body, and tonight, through my soul. The haunting lyrical sound moans: Would you harbor a Christian, a Muslim, a Jew? A heretic, convict, or spy? Would you harbor a
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April 28, 2023 In many parts of the U.S., April is when spring reaches its full expression, offering an abundance of blossoming trees and flowers. April also underscores the beauty of the written word, being National Poetry Month. Within The United Methodist Church are many
Are you yearning to grow in relationship with God more? Are you seeking better ways to serve God and others? Perhaps you’ve been dreaming of how God might use you to as a change agent in the world this summer? If you’ve answered “YES!” to
March 26, 2023 Friendship Park is the historic border meeting place at the western edge of the US-Mexico border, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Friends and families from both nations have been meeting at this place for generations. Every Sunday afternoon since November 2011, people from
by Alicia Hortiales, 9th grade A sunny day welcomed everyone to the Welcoming Fiesta. The service on March 18, 2023, at 11 am, took place in the Huntington Park United Methodist Church. The service opened up with bringing in the light of God by lighting