Report provided by Rev. Dr. Brian Suk-Boo Lee, Chair of the Cal-Pac Korean Caucus On Sunday, May 4, I attended the 1:00 PM worship service of Altadena United Methodist Church at Scott UMC along with several representatives from the Korean Caucus. Bishop Dottie Escobedo- Frank also joined us
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
by Rev. Jennifer Burns Camp work day might not be the first thing you think about for Holy Saturday, yet that’s where a group of over 30 people found themselves. Before mulching, painting, repairing, and clearing, the workers gathered for instruction and devotion. Cal-Pac Director
photos by Joscie Cutchens and Alyssa Fisher TORRANCE, Calif. – March 26, 2025 – The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church gathered from March 16-19, 2025, at Faith United Methodist Church in Torrance, California, for its Spring 2025 Board
Reporting provided by Sonya Lee, Hawaii District Administrative Assistant. The 2025 Britt Lectures took place on February 16-17, 2025, featuring the Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim. This annual lectureship, endowed by the late Dr. Clarence & Caroline Britt, provides continuing education opportunities for clergy and
by Rev. Jennifer Burns When Pastor Craig Brown challenged the congregation to “Consider what You can do,” the phrase stuck in Marilyn Widen’s mind and would not let her go. Having received a prayer blanket herself, she thought she could learn to do that. She
Over Presidents’ Day weekend, Camp Wrightwood buzzed with the energy of more than 100 campers, staff, and volunteers, all coming together for an unforgettable winter retreat. From kindergarteners to high school seniors, campers explored faith through the elements of earth, light, and air while making
After seeing the heartbreaking impact of the LA fires, the youth at Claremont UMC turned their faith into action, building sifters to help families sift through the ashes of their homes. Led by Youth Director Sara Swift Tharpe, the group built sifters to help families
Hawaii District Young Adults Retreat ReportSubmitted by Joseph Yun (Wesley Foundation and Hawaii District YA Coordinator) The Hawaii District Young Adults Retreat took place from February 7-9, 2025, at Camp Mokule’ia, bringing together young adults from diverse backgrounds: Tongan, Korean, White, and Mixed Ethnicity. The
by Alisa Wentzel, Program Director of Camp Cedar Glen Around 85 people from 8 different United Methodist Churches in the South District gathered at Camp Cedar Glen in Julian this January for a winter family retreat. Guests participated in several fun activities such as rock