Normal Heights United Methodist Church is an open and affirming neighborhood parish with a social justice focus. The church’s application for the Trauma-Responsive Congregation Program through Boston University is one of nine selected nationally. This fellowship program provides funding for those congregations chosen to carry
The month of October is designated as “Clergy Appreciation Month.” More than just a consumer trick to sell more greeting cards, I appreciate the sentiment behind this designation. To recognize our clergy is so appropriate, for during COVID-19 they have had more pressure on them
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Update: Following the first workday (Oct. 16), the next workdays have been scheduled to be Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23. Overnight volunteers are asked to pay $10/night to cover the cost of utilities. Volunteers wishing to stay overnight should: Be prepared to stay
This past pandemic year has been wrought with much pain from deaths, racism, economic losses to violence and division. In the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, we have seen much of these disparities including continued anti-Asian hate. We recognize much healing is needed as individuals, communities and
Dear Pastors and Laity of the California-Pacific Annual Conference, We continue to live in challenging times. Even now, with the ability of many of our congregations to offer in-person forms of worship, not everyone feels comfortable returning to those gatherings. Some of our people have
October 14, 2021, 7 PM – 9 PM PDT (4 PM – 6 PM HST; Oct. 15, 12 PM – 2 PM ChST), Cal-Pac Camp & Retreat Ministries will host its first Camp Summit via Zoom. This gathering serves as an opportunity for camp ministry leaders,
A video of the charge conference workshops is now available online. To view, visit our Charge Conference page at calpacumc.org/chargeconference or via the button below.
From Popes to Presidents, the “Doctrine of Discovery” has empowered global leaders to change the lives of indigenous people throughout history. The Doctrine is a theological and legal concept that has legitimized the seizure of indigenous people’s lands by those from supposedly Christian nations. This
Introducción a la evaluación del plan estratégico | Intro to Evaluation of the Strategic Plan Hace diez años, por acción de la sesión plenaria de 2011 de la Conferencia Anual de California-Pacífico, los miembros votantes aprobamos un plan integral de diez años para trabajar con
The Conference invites all active clergy to Wespath Benefits and Investments: Delivered to You which takes place in the afternoon for two days, November 8-9, 2021 PST/HST. The informational and helpful event just for United Methodist clergy will begin at 11:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.