Submitted by Kyle Coffman, Communications & PR Coordinator, UMC of Palm Springs Palm Springs, CA – The United Methodist Church of Palm Springs (UMCPS) joyfully celebrated the 2025 Palm Springs Pride season this November, a month marked by community connection, compassionate service, and a major
By Dr. Alyssa Fisher, Cal-Pac Director of Communications A pre-opening consecration was held on Monday, November 24 at the garden in Los Angeles. The farm, on the former site of Epworth Methodist Church, started as an Eagle Scout project to provide a green space and
Submitted by Rev. Kristie Grimaud, Ramona UMC Ramona, Calif. — Ramona United Methodist Church and Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church joined together to address food insecurity in their community. The Blessing Box is located outdoors and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a
Submitted by Jan Newton, North District Administrative Assistant, and Breeana Tua, Maywood UMC Jan Newton: As attendees at Viva La Church in Las Vegas, Nevada last month, we – clergy, laity, leaders and passionate followers – had an opportunity to challenge ourselves and each other in how
by Dr. Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communications photos provided by church submissions, social media, or livestream. In October, churches across the California-Pacific Annual Conference celebrated Laity Sunday. The theme for this year was Together by Grace: Be Strong in the Spirit, coming from Ephesians 3:16.
Global Ministries’ EarthKeepers program offers United Methodists a meaningful opportunity to engage with environmental justice, connect with creation, and develop practical projects that serve their communities. Through both in-person and virtual trainings, participants are equipped with tools to launch and grow sustainability-focused initiatives within the
Story submitted by Meghan Claussen, Director of Communications (FUMCSD) First United Methodist Church of San Diego (FUMCSD) has announced the next legs of its transformative Sankofa Pilgrimage, a racial justice and discipleship ministry open to United Methodists and friends who share the same commitment. In
Submission by Rev. Kristie Grimaud On September 20, thirty women from across the South District came together in Julian for a Women’s Day of Prayer and Meditation led by Rev. Kristie Grimaud and Pastor Dawn Christiansen. Women representing Ramona UMC, Community UMC of Julian,
Story submitted by Kardia UMC Community Kardia UMC started a sack lunch ministry in the midst of the pandemic. The outreach team figured out how to serve people during the pandemic without serving them on campus. The team asked volunteers to bring sack lunches with
Story submitted by Community UMC of Julian Julian sits high in the Cuyamaca Mountains, a town best known for its apple pies, star-filled skies, and gold rush history. Visitors come for the charm. But for many who live here, life carries a harder edge. The