The Hawaiʻi District is comprised of 33 churches located throughout the Pacific Ocean from the Hawaiian Islands to Micronesia. One of our core values in ministry is to engage in radical hospitality where the commandment to love one another is lived out through the embodiment of the Aloha spirit and our continued commitment to the missional work of both local and global interest.
We invite you to connect with one of our vibrant and diverse congregations, and join our ongoing efforts to make disciples of Jesus Christ to spread God’s love, healing, and hope in the here and now.
MAUI WILDFIRES: Our hearts are with Maui. #LahainaStrong
In response to the devastating fires which have ripped through Hawai`i earlier in August, a special giving link has been set up at the Conference center. 100% of all you give will go towards helping the people of Hawai`i and helping this community in their time of need.
The first responders in Hawai`i have asked us not to send goods or people at this time as they work out what their specific needs will be over time. Our Disaster Response Task Force has mobilized and is working at assisting as plans develop. We will let you know more as the recovery plan is implemented.
ONLINE GIVING: Individuals can give to the Lahaina Relief Fund at calpacumc.org/donate. Churches can also use this link or include gifts through the online apportionment portal at calpacumc.org/giveapportionment.
GIVING BY CHECK: Gifts for the Lahaina Relief Fund can be made payable to the California-Pacific Conference and sent to California-Pacific Conference, Lahaina Relief Fund, PO Box 6006, Pasadena CA 91102-6006.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Dates: four consecutive Saturdays, July 20 - August 10, 2024, 9 AM – 11 AM PDT (6 AM HST/2
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Dates: four consecutive Saturdays, July 20 – August 10, 2024, 9 AM – 11 AM PDT (6 AM HST/2 AM Sundays ChST)
Location: online (Zoom)
Cost: $75 + the purchase of a book is also required.
Registration due: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 (pay by July 19)
This course is open to participants from all Cal-Pac districts. A minimum number of participants is required; if the class is canceled because not enough people register, registrants will be notified by email and those who have paid will be refunded. The maximum number of participants is 24.
This course focuses on delivering the gospel. The purpose of this course is to (1) articulate a theology of preaching; and (2) develop ideas for ordering and delivering sermons within the local congregation.
This course is a required course for those seeking Certified Lay Minister status. For more about Certified Lay Ministry, visit the CLM web page at www.calpacumc.org/clm.
- For Certified Lay Speakers and Certified Lay Servants, this course qualifies as an Advanced LSM Course for Preaching. The Conference Committee on Lay Servant Ministries has also approved this course as satisfying the requirement for Advanced LSM Preaching for those seeking Certified Lay Speaker status.
This course is also open to anyone who would like to attend for self-improvement/edification purposes.
- Attendance is required at all sessions for credit, as well as a two-hour assignment beyond the classroom, for a total of 10 hours.
- Instructor: Rev. Dr. Lincoln E. Galloway, K. Morgan Edwards Professor of Homiletics at Claremont School of Theology. Rev. Galloway is a former President of the Academy of Homiletics. As an elder in the Cal-Pac Conference, he has served as pastor of several UMC congregations.
- Materials: Participants are required to acquire the book A Lay Preacher’s Guide: How to Craft a Faithful Sermon by Karoline M. Lewis (Amazon, Cokesbury).
Zoom information will be included in your confirmation email.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
For questions, contact CLM Registrar Denise Serino at deeserino@gmail.com.
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Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, August 6-8, 2024, 10 AM - 8 PM PDT Location: Aldersgate UMC, Tustin (1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, CA 92780) CLICK HERE TO
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Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, August 6-8, 2024, 10 AM – 8 PM PDT
Location: Aldersgate UMC, Tustin (1201 Irvine Blvd, Tustin, CA 92780)
Cost:
- $150/team (3 members) for all workshops – including lunch & dinner Tue-Wed – and an individual consultation
- $100/team for one day only
- if cost is prohibitive, contact Rev. Ken Suhr
Registration due: August 1 or it will max out at 33-team capacity, whichever comes first
This workshop is for clergy and church leaders involved in service planning. Bringing a team consisting of your pastor and two lay leaders is encouraged.
Your Connectional Ministries Team invites you to our upcoming August Workshop Event: Best Practices in Hospitality and Worship Design. Walk away with a plan for hospitality, connecting with new guests, and even a worship design for Lent 2025!
SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, Aug. 6:
- 10 AM – 4 PM: BOTH/AND Hospitality Workshop
- 5 PM – 8 PM: Dinner and A.I. Workshop
Wednesday, Aug. 7:
- 10 AM – 5 PM: Worship Design Workshop for Lent 2025
Thursday, Aug. 8:
- Optional 1-hour consultation sessions with Jason Moore
Participants will also have the opportunity to join virtual cohorts to continue the discussions and training over the next few months.
About Jason Moore:
Jason Moore brings over two decades of experience in designing dynamic church resources, training, and consulting. From hybrid worship design to practical uses of A.I. in ministry, Jason’s expertise is widely recognized. He is an Amazon Bestselling Author and has collaborated with notable figures in both religious and secular fields. His forthcoming book on A.I. in the church is highly anticipated.
Workshop Highlights:
- BOTH/AND: Hospitality: Learn how to extend radical hospitality both online and in-person, create great first impressions, and build lasting relationships within your community.
- Using A.I. Tools in the Church: Discover the ethical and practical uses of A.I. in ministry, and get hands-on experience with affordable, easy-to-use tools that can enhance your church’s outreach and engagement.
- Creative Worship: Master the use of visuals and creativity in worship communication. This workshop includes practical design sessions focused on creating engaging worship experiences for Lent 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you and your team to Aldersgate UMC for this transformative event. Register now to secure your spot and take the next step in elevating your church’s hospitality and worship design!
For questions about this event, contact Rev. Ken Suhr at ksuhr@calpacumc.org.
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Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 6 - September 26, 2024, 5 PM - 7 PM PDT (2 PM HST/10 AM Wednesdays & Fridays ChST) Location: online (Zoom)
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Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 6 – September 26, 2024, 5 PM – 7 PM PDT (2 PM HST/10 AM Wednesdays & Fridays ChST)
Location: online (Zoom)
Cost: free
Strengthening the Black Village is a Cal-Pac Advance Special.
“Weaving together villages of care for the nourishment of the souls, bodies, and minds of our children.”
Strengthening the Black Village (SBV)’s 7th Cohort of Effective Black Parenting (published by the DC Children’s Trust Fund) sessions will take place 5-7 p.m. PDT on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 6 through September 26, 2024, on Zoom. Attendance at all sessions is required to receive a certificate, and missing sessions will require approval and potentially make-up sessions.
Although we emphasize strengthening Black families, families most severely impacted by involvement with child welfare systems, we welcome and adapt our curriculum to all. Strengthening the Black Village (SBV) has hosted Jewish, Latinx, protestant, Catholic, Muslim, and everyone in between because it takes a village to raise a child.
We welcome anyone who wants to volunteer to learn how to conduct the courses to join our team. If interested, please fill out the registration form, which includes an agreement to participate, attend, model, and teach good skills and habits as we journey together.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
About the Founder and Executive Director:
On June 15, 2024, Rev. Christy Ann Clark became a Deacon in Full Connection at the Cal-Pac Conference of The United Methodist Church. Her primary appointment is as Executive Director and Founder of the nonprofit Strengthening the Black Village (SBV). Her secondary appointment is with Saint Mark LA (UMC), working in worship planning, community organizing around housing and other social justice issues, and providing leadership in the development of the Epworth Food Farm Fellowship project. SBV is her way of bridging church and world, equipping disciples to meet the needs of the most vulnerable, which includes children in out-of-home care and their parents/caregivers.
About the organization:
Since 2021, Strengthening the Black Village (SBV) has offered parenting classes to certify those court-mandated to take parenting classes in family reunification cases. SBV has also taught the same courses to mentors, teachers, social workers, grandparents, and others in the village taking care of our children. The nonprofit uses African and biblical proverbs to help teach effective praise, chitchat, mild social disapproval, coping with racism, and more. SBV explores how different parenting modalities have dominated various eras of our history and shaped how we parent today. The organization learns to embrace what has worked well and how to release what no longer serves.
To visit the SBV website, click here.
To go to the SBV LinkTree, click here.
To view SBV’s 2024 PDF brochure, click here.
For questions, concern, or feedback, contact Rev. Christy Ann Clark at 323.804.8469 or revcaclark@strengtheningtheblackvillage.org
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Strengthening the Black Village (SBV) Saint Mark LA UMC, Attn: SBV, 8305 S. Gramercy Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90047
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Dates: Tuesdays, August 6 - September 3, 2024, 6 PM - 8 PM PDT (3 PM HST/11 AM Wednesdays
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Dates: Tuesdays, August 6 – September 3, 2024, 6 PM – 8 PM PDT (3 PM HST/11 AM Wednesdays ChST)
Location: online (Zoom)
Cost: $20 + you must acquire your own books (see below)
This class is open to participants from all Cal-Pac & Cal-Nev districts and others. To view the 2024 Tongan LSM Course series schedule, click here.
Prerequisite: Basic LSM
This course focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads a group or congregation in worship.
This class is required for Lay Speaker certification.
- All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend. To learn more about Lay Servant Ministries, click here.
- Attendance is required at all sessions for credit.
- Provide your own book:
- Worshipping with United Methodists (available at The Upper Room) &
- Shaping the Prayers of the People: The Art of Intercession (available at Cokesbury)
You will receive the Zoom link in your registration confirmation.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
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17aug10:00 AM4:00 PMJCEMT Retreat 2024 (Justice & Compassion)10:00 AM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Dates: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10 AM - 4 PM PDT Location: Claremont UMC, Round Room Cost: TBA Registration due: TBA For details, contact Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes at dbarnes@calpacumc.org
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Dates: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 10 AM – 4 PM PDT
Location: Claremont UMC, Round Room
Cost: TBA
Registration due: TBA
For details, contact Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes at dbarnes@calpacumc.org
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Justice and Compassion
17aug2:00 PM4:00 PMSend Off Celebration for Bishop Sandra Olewine2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT
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Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 2 PM - 4 PM PDT Location: First UMC of Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101) Join Cal-Pac on Saturday, August 17 from 2 to
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Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024, 2 PM – 4 PM PDT
Location: First UMC of Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101)
Join Cal-Pac on Saturday, August 17 from 2 to 4 pm to celebrate Bishop Sandy and shower her with blessings as she prepares for her move to the California-Nevada Annual Conference.
You are invited to bring a card or prayer for the newly-elected Bishop Sandra K. Olewine!
Feel free to drop in anytime. Bishop Dottie will provide a blessing at 3 pm.
Venue information:
- First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, is located a few blocks south of the 210 on Colorado Blvd. between Los Robles and Oakland Ave.
- The church has wheelchair-accessible entrances from the parking lot into the Sanctuary.
Parking information:
- Parking is available on the northeast corner of Los Robles & Green St.
- Handicap parking is available in the upper lot.
For questions, please contact Rev. Amy Aitken at 626-796-0157.
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Dates: Monday, August 19, 9 AM - Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 2 PM HST Location: St. Anthony's Retreat Center VIEW/DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FLYER (PDF) >> Cost: $100/commuter,
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Dates: Monday, August 19, 9 AM – Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 2 PM HST
Location: St. Anthony’s Retreat Center
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Cost: $100/commuter, $150/residential
Register by: July 15 31, 2024 ($50 late fee after July 31)
This event is hosted by the Hawai`i DPAS and HUMU.
Theme: “A New Thing” – Look! I’m doing a new thing; now it sprouts up! (Isaiah 43:19)
Join us for rest and renewal! This retreat is focused on flourishing and is an opportunity for you to step away from your daily responsibilities and to recharge in a supportive and peaceful setting with other clergy members in the district. There will be time for rest, conversations, individual and corporate prayer, spiritual direction, massage, worship, and tools and
inspiration for the next step in our journey together.
$100 registration fee for commuters (9am to 2 pm with lunch) and $150 for full-time residents (overnight single rooms with all meals).
You are encouraged to attend full-time to get the most out of this experience. Travel scholarships are available. Churches are asked to pay for their pastor’s registration fee.
Please send your registration and payment to Hawai`i District Office, 20 S. Vineyard Blvd. Honolulu, HI 96813 by July 31, 2024. Late fee after July 31 is +$50. Your space will not be reserved until your check has been received.
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For questions or to inquire about scholarship, please contact dorindadunlap@gmail.com.
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24aug3:00 PM6:00 PM3rd Annual E.P.I.C. Gala 2024 (Echo Park Immigration Center)3:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT
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Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024 (3 PM - 6 PM PDT) Location: Pico House (424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA
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Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024 (3 PM – 6 PM PDT)
Location: Pico House (424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
Cost: varies
RSVP by: August 12, 2024
EPIC’S 3RD ANNUAL GALA: SANCTUARY OF SUPPORT
Join us for a transformative event that leverages the power of community and social connections to drive positive change!
We are thrilled to invite you to EPIC’s 3rd Annual Gala. Join us on August 24, 2024, at the historic Pico House in Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the resilience and solidarity of our community.
Our goal is to raise $25,000 and expand our network of supporters through an inspiring celebration of EPIC’s impactful work.
Event Highlights:
- Presentation of the Canon Lydia Lopez Award, honoring community leaders who embody our mission
- Powerful stories of refuge and transformation, showcasing the strength of community solidarity
- Networking opportunities with like-minded individuals committed to social change
This year’s theme, “Sanctuary of Support,” embodies the secure and nurturing environment we provide. From transitional housing to immigrant youth mentoring, our mission is to create a refuge where individuals and families can find stability and thrive.
Why Attend:
- Witness the real-world impact of social good for individual and community well-being
- Contribute to creating a “sanctuary of support” for our local immigrant community
- Be part of a movement that harnesses collective power for positive societal outcomes
Checks can be written to Echo Park Immigration Center (note: “EPIC Gala” in the memo line) and mailed to:
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Attn: Echo Park Immigration Center
3300 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Your participation is crucial in amplifying our message and expanding our reach. By attending, you’ll join a network of change-makers dedicated to building a more supportive and resilient community.
Let’s harness the power of our social connections to create lasting change. Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate society.
Echo Park Immigration Center (EPIC) is a faith collective that provides essential resources, mentoring and career connections for our immigrant youth and their families from a decolonizing approach. We launched in 2021 in through Echo Park UMC to work in solidarity with our greater Los Angeles community.
Learn more at epicla.org/gala.
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Dates: two consecutive Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 27 - September 5, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT (2:30
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Dates: two consecutive Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 27 – September 5, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT (2:30 PM HST/10:30 AM Wednesdays & Fridays ChST)
Location: online (Zoom)
Cost: $75 + the purchase of a book is also required.
Registration due: Friday, August 23, 2024 (pay by August 26)
This course is open to participants from all Cal-Pac districts. A minimum number of participants is required; if the class is canceled because not enough people register, registrants will be notified by email and those who have paid will be refunded. The maximum number of participants is 24.
This course focuses on the creation of caring communities within the frameworks of faith, ethics and theological reflection.
This course is a required course for those seeking Certified Lay Minister status. For more about Certified Lay Ministry, visit the CLM web page at www.calpacumc.org/clm.
- For Certified Lay Speakers and Certified Lay Servants, this course qualifies as an Advanced LSM Course, but is not one of the 6 required courses to qualify for Certified Lay Speaker.
This course is also open to anyone who would like to attend for self-improvement/edification purposes.
- Attendance is required at all sessions for credit, as well as a two-hour assignment beyond the classroom, for a total of 10 hours.
- Instructor: Pastor Greg LaDue (Retired). Pastor LaDue was the Director of the Counseling Center at First UMC of San Diego for over twenty years and is a Marriage and Family Therapist.
- Materials: Participants will use the book The Practice of Ministry Module 2 from Upper Room.
Zoom information will be included in your confirmation email.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
For questions, contact CLM Registrar Denise Serino at deeserino@gmail.com.
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Dates: Tuesdays, September 17 - October 15, 2024, 6 PM - 8 PM PDT (3 PM HST/11 AM Wednesdays
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Dates: Tuesdays, September 17 – October 15, 2024, 6 PM – 8 PM PDT (3 PM HST/11 AM Wednesdays ChST)
Location: online (Zoom)
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON
Cost: $20 + provide your own book (see below)
This class is open to participants from all Cal-Pac & Cal-Nev districts and others. To view the 2024 Tongan LSM Course series schedule, click here.
Prerequisite: TBA
more info TBA
This class is required for Lay Speaker certification.
- All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend. To learn more about Lay Servant Ministries, click here.
- Attendance is required at all sessions for credit.
- Provide your own book: TBA
You will receive the Zoom link in your registration confirmation.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
REGISTRATION LINK COMING SOON
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Date: Friday, October 18, 2024 Location: San Dieguito UMC (Encinitas, CA) Cost: TBD
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Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
Location: San Dieguito UMC (Encinitas, CA)
Cost: TBD
Registration due: TBD
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19octAll DayCal-Pac UWF 52nd Annual Celebration (United Women in Faith)(All Day: saturday) PDT
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Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024, PDT Location: TBD Cost: TBD Registration due: TBD All United Women in Faith are invited, along with all others. 52ND ANNUAL
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Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024, PDT 
Location: TBD
Cost: TBD
Registration due: TBD
All United Women in Faith are invited, along with all others.
52ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Our Mission: to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities.
more info TBA
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***Update [5/7/2024]: The starting date of this course has been changed from May 14 to October 29. The Hawai`i District will be affected by daylight savings time ending in California
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***Update [5/7/2024]: The starting date of this course has been changed from May 14 to October 29. The Hawai`i District will be affected by daylight savings time ending in California on November 3.***
Dates: five Tuesdays, October 29, 6 PM – 8 PM PDT (3 PM HST/11 AM Wednesdays ChST) & November 5-26, 2024, 6 PM – 8 PM PST (4 PM HST/Noon Wednesdays ChST)
Location: online (Zoom)
Cost: $20 + provide your own book (see below)
This class is open to participants from all Cal-Pac & Cal-Nev districts and others. To view the 2024 Tongan LSM Course series schedule, click here.
Prerequisite: Basic LSM
How do we walk with people experiencing pain, grief, and loss? As people of faith committed to wholeness and healing, we are called to a ministry of compassion and care. This course helps build foundational knowledge and skills to engage in this vital ministry of the church. This course can be counted toward recertification.
- All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend. To learn more about Lay Servant Ministries, click here.
- Attendance is required at all sessions for credit.
- Provide your own book: Basic Course Participant’s Book by Sandy Jackson and Brian Jackson
You will receive the Zoom link in your registration confirmation.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
If you have any questions, please email Kalesita Faasisila (kalesita.f@cnumc.org).
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RESOURCES
01. CURRENT RESOURCES
- Lead Your Church: Cal-Pac Local Church & Clergy Resource Page
- Worship Services
- Archives and History
- Cal-Pac United Women in Faith
- 2024 Hawai’i Airfare Reimbursement Form (PDF)
- 2024 Hawai’i District Conference Materials (PDF)
Newsletter:
Worship:
Discipleship:
Admin:
02. PROGRAM SUPPORT
Communications:
Finance:
- COVID-19
- Zoom Business
- District Scholarships (Seasonal):
- Winter: 2018 Goto Scholarship (PDF)
- Summer: 2019 Barbara Grace Ripple Scholarship (.docx)
- more
Justice & Compassion:
Leadership & Discipleship:
03. RELATED MINISTRIES
- Cal-Pac Communications
- Cal-Pac Connectional Ministries
- Cal-Pac Treasurer’s Office
- Cal-Pac UM Foundation
04. CONTACT
Rev. Dr. Tom Choi
Superintendent, Hawaiʻi District
Sonya Lee
Administrative Assistant, Hawaiʻi District
808.536.1864 | hawaiidistrict@calpacumc.org
20 South Vineyard Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96813-2317