Recording: Church in the Digital Age
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Recording: Bridging Cultural Differences in Ministry
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Join us for Laity Sunday 2025
The Laity Council invites you to participate in the 2025 Laity Sunday, scheduled for October 19, 2025. The theme is Together by Grace! Be Strong in the Spirit, inspired by Ephesians 3:16: I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he may grant
Five Latino UMC Pastors Honored as 2025 Parents of the Year
Pasadena, CA- Five Latino pastors from the California-Pacific Conference were honored as 2025 National Parents of the Year during a ceremony at Pasadena City Hall on July 26. The recognition, presented as part of National Parents Day, celebrates parents whose love, leadership, and commitment strengthen
Altadena UMC Continues Abundant Life in San Gabriel
by Dr. Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communications Altadena United Methodist is entering a new phase of recovery from the January 2025 Eaton Fire that destroyed their church building and many of the homes and businesses of their members. On Sunday August 3, 2025, the congregation
Centenary United Methodist Church celebrates its first Pride Month as a Reconciling Church
Submitted by Yami Lares, Admin Assistant and Communications Coordinator, Centenary UMC On November 10, 2024, the atmosphere was one of joy and celebration as Centenary United Methodist Church came to the end of a decades long journey. We as a church, had voted to join
Coaching Clergy Small Groups Start in July
Looking for a thoughtful community to deepen connection, broaden perspective, sharpen skills, and gain new resources? Coaching Small Groups, open to actively appointed clergy or assigned lay persons, are launching this July on Zoom. These supportive and empowering spaces will meet once a month through
South District Gathers for Spirit-Filled CLM, LSM “Lunch and Learn” at Hope UMC
Report submitted by Michael Mitchell, South District Lay Leader On Saturday, April 26, 2025, laity from across the South District gathered at Hope United Methodist Church in San Diego for a Spirit-led “Lunch and Learn” focused on Certified Lay Ministry (CLM) and Lay Servant Ministry (LSM). Rooted in fellowship, worship, and
Bible Study Reimagined: “Perspectives Pastors Podcast”
by Meghan Claussen, Director of Communications at First UMC of San Diego Bible Study Reimagined: “Perspectives Pastors Podcast” Delivering a safe & approachable alternative for today’s spiritual seekers. In a time when faith is being redefined by questions, not answers, one church is offering a podcast
FAQ: Required Training for Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
This page was last updated April 29, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions: Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Who needs to do training? How frequently? Where is the training? In2vate – also known as iLearningEngines https://ins.ilearningengines.com/philadelphia Registration More information about required training is available at this link.