The 2018 Charge Conference Forms are now available online at calpacumc.org/chargeconference or via the button below. Annually, a local church gathers information in preparation for the “Charge Conference” that is vital to transformation according to the Four Priorities introduced to the California-Pacific Conference this past
The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and our California-Pacific Conference UMVIM/Disaster Response Team coordinates Relief and Response teams to disaster areas. Currently, Early Response Teams are being sent to areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. The following dates are when Early Response Teams are scheduled
At this time, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is unable to receive communications from its partners in Puerto Rico because of power outages. UMCOR will wait to respond as its partners conduct an assessment of what is most needed. And, UMCOR is in
Opportunity to engage in the ministry of Christian hospitality with guest groups at our retreat center in Pacific Palisades. No previous experience needed. Training will be provided. Overnight stay provided if needed. Work involves multi-tasking in hosting guest groups to assure their time at the
The Pacific Islander Youth & Young Adults (PIYYA) hosted a Back to School Bash with Rev. Alena Uhamaka from Monrovia UMC and Rev. Monalisa Lolohea, who provided the use of Trinity UMC’s gymnasium. A group of 40 youth and young adults attended the event to
The General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) hosted a Pacific Islanders Youth Leadership Training in Atlanta, Georgia on July 31 to Aug 2, 2017, for all UMC PIYYA youth and young adults. MANA, God is with Us 2017 was the theme, meaning “Except for God.”
The 2017 Conference Journal is now available at calpacumc.org/secretary. Published annually by the Conference Secretary of the California-Pacific Conference, the Journal is a record proceedings of the 2017 Annual Conference and other records, statistics, and business of the California-Pacific Conference. Certain areas of the Journal
Congregational Loan Sale! 3.5% interest rate from now through June 30, 2018. Up to 20 year amortization. Cal-Pac Congregational Loan Fund seeks to help local churches that might need to take care of deferred maintenance, make the church ADA compliant, add new classrooms, or to
Apply now for the 2018 Hunger Grant. The grant is available for local church ministries that address the hunger needs of the community. Since the 1970’s, the Cal-Pac Hunger Grant has been resourcing churches in feeding those in need in their community. Any local church
Does your church need better accessibility? Improving the accessibility of your church buildings can be expensive. Churches often need help to raise money for accessibility projects or to start an inclusive program. This grant is designed to provide seed money. Grants are typically around $500