Self Nominations are Open for Cal-Pac Committees
Want to help shape the future of Cal-Pac? We’re looking for passionate leaders to serve on key conference committees addressing race, gender, ministry, youth, and more. If you’re ready to make an impact, nominate yourself today! Openings are available now, with selections made by the
Resources: LA Fire Survivors
Below are some external resources that may be helpful for those affected by the fires in Los Angeles: FEMA: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/ 211LA: https://211la.org/ Red Cross Disaster Distress: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 MALAN Fire & Wind Storm Resources: Google Drive Spreadsheet For those
Ways to Help LA Fire Victims
TARGET GIFT CARDS We are collecting gift cards to Target for clothing and other immediate needs items. Please send gift cards of any denomination to the conference office for distribution:Denyse Barnesc/o California-Pacific Annual ConferencePO Box 6006Pasadena, CA 91102-6006 MONETARY DONATIONS: We’ve set up a special
Calexico rejects United Methodist proposal, returns $2 million grant
A $2 million dollar grant allocated to aid in continuing efforts to support asylum seekers will be returned to the California Department of Social Services after the Calexico City Council voted not to approve proposals from The United Methodist Church in the border town.
Report on Mission Build Team to Guam (Disaster Response)
By Gail Murakami This is an example of the ongoing ministry of United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM), in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), answering Christ’s call to serve those in need anywhere in the
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[Update] Remembering Mr. Jeff Swenson
Update: The memorial service on Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. PDT at Hollywood UMC will also be livestreamed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Jeff to Claremont School of Theology, Hollywood UMC, or the Center for Health and Hope. Condolences
[Update] Memories of Bishop Beverly Shamana
Update: A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena on Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. PDT. The church plans to livestream the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an interfaith organization that she long supported: “Friends
[Update] Bishop Hagiya’s Announcement on Rev. Myron Wingfield
Update: A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of San Diego (2111 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108). The service will also be live-streamed. Learn more at fumcsd.org. Condolences may be sent to
Cal-Pac Nominee Set to Become National UMW President
Ainise Isama’u, a lay member at United With Hope UMC in Long Beach, California, is the nominated President of United Methodist Women (UMW) for the 2020-2024 year. Recently announced, the UMW Board of Directors’ Executive Officers, including the President, are nominated as a slate to