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
The Eastern Sierra Farm Fresh ministry launched on July 31 at Bishop United Methodist Church. The farmers market features vendors and cooking demonstrations at the church each Thursday from 3-7 pm. Bishop UMC’s Creative Crafters group also hosts a table at the market. You can
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
Hawaii Islands – On the afternoon of July 29, a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. In moments of potential danger, United Methodist churches across the islands quickly became places of refuge, comfort, and
July 25, 2025: Bishop Escobedo-Frank calls us to show mercy to our neighbors and dive deeper into scripture with our community. Her video message is above, and a transcript of the video is below. TRANSCRIPT: I’ve been thinking about the Good Samaritan story and how
CLERGY CONVOCATION Get ready to experience an immersive week of learning, fellowship, and worship together in Indian Wells. Clergy Convocation 2025 InvitationHear a special invitation from Bishop Escobedo-Frank, who shares about our invited speaker, Dr. Ashley Boggan D. About our speaker Dr. Ashley Boggan D.
Our prayers go out to the Rio Texas Annual Conference and the surrounding area as they navigate the aftermath of devastating floods in their area last week. We are holding them in our hearts as many have lost loved ones, have friends and family who
Cal-Pac United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) announces opportunities for personal tours of the facilities and activities associated with the conference ministries to asylum seekers in the San Diego/Tijuana border area. The tours will be led by Rev. Dr. Joel Hortiales for individuals or small
Los Angeles, CA – On Thursday, July 3, community members of all kinds from across Southern California will come together in the epicenter of the region to launch a new solidarity movement to pressure local governments and corporations that are wreaking havoc on families and communities.
The California-Pacific Conference invites churches, ministries, and individuals to participate in the annual supply drive for students at Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, CA now through the end of August. This annual outreach effort is an opportunity to remind the students at Sherman that