Speaking on the need for comprehensive immigration reform as a Christian imperative, United Methodist Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño of the Los Angeles Episcopal Area was the honored guest at the School of Christian Studies on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at San Diego First United Methodist
Rev. Dr. Genilma Boehler, a missionary with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries in Costa Rica, is itinerating in the California-Pacific Conference to share her missionary experience and the work she is doing in Costa Rica. Dr. Boehler is an ordained elder in
Would your church be willing to provide a place for an Early REsponse Team (ERT) to stay if a disaster struck in your area? ERT’s of 7 to 8 people are trained by The United Methodist Church to provide a caring Christian presence in the
When disaster strikes, where do you turn? Many people turn to a church as a place of refuge. To prepare for disasters big or small, the Red Cross Readiness Program looks for local places to shelter those who are temporarily displaced. Learn more about becoming
The deadline for submitting nominations is April 1, 2015! The Laity Council is soliciting nominations for the Bishop Gerald Kennedy Award (Lay Person of the Year). In 1961, the Bishop Gerald Kennedy Award was established. It was to be given annually to a person or
Sunday, February 22, 2015 will mark the first Claremont Sunday throughout the California-Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Claremont Sunday provides an opportunity for congregations to celebrate Claremont School of Theology (CST) as Cal-Pac’s seminary. It is also an opportunity for congregations to
Over 100 people were in attendance in the dedication of this year’s nativity artwork at Claremont United Methodist Church. Designed by artist John Zachary, and built by members of the church, the scene depicts a woman and a child at a bus stop, resembling the
Rev. Woong-Min Kim, a retired elder and former Hawaii District Superintendent in the California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church, will begin serving as the Western Jurisdiction Korean Ministry Council Volunteer Coordinator in January 1, 2015. The responsibility of the Volunteer Coordinator will be to
[UMNS] United Methodist Bishop Minerva Carcaño received the Ann L. Reskovac Courage Award from Scarritt Bennett Center on Dec. 6 in recognition for her work as an immigration activist. Carcaño, who leads the California-Pacific Conference, has been an outspoken advocate for comprehensive immigration reform for
November 26, 2014 An Invitation from the Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders In this Thanksgiving season, we send warm greetings to the people of Greater Los Angeles with gratitude for the opportunity to be united in service addressing issues of spiritual and societal importance