Laity Council

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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Lay Servant Ministries

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27jul8:00 AM2:00 PMVolunteer Opportunity: 4th Annual Back-to-School Drive (Echo Park Immigration Center)8:00 AM - 2:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 8 AM – 2 PM PDT

Location: Immanuel Presbyterian Church (3300 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010)

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RSVP by: July 19, 2024

We are excited to announce our upcoming event to support immigrant youth in our community! We aim to distribute 200 backpacks filled with essential school supplies, empowering students to start the school year with confidence and enthusiasm.

Expected Responsibilities of the Volunteer:

1. Event Setup and Coordination: Help set up tables, stations, and signage at the event location.

2. Backpack Distribution: Greet and interact with students and their families in a friendly and supportive manner.

3. Support and Encouragement: Offer words of encouragement and support to students as they prepare for the new school year.

4. Event Clean-Up: Assist with breaking down tables, stations, and signage after the event.

Expected Qualification of the Volunteer:

1. Passion for Youth Empowerment: Strong interest in working with young people and supporting their growth and development.

2. Leadership Experience: Prior experience working with youth is highly desirable.

3. Empathy and Patience: Ability to connect with students, show empathy, and exercise patience in various situations.

4. Cultural Competence: Respect and appreciation for diverse backgrounds and experiences, with an ability to create an inclusive environment.

5. Background Check: Completion of a background check to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP >>

For more information, contact Odette Avendano at odette@epicla.org or call 323.333.2416.

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Echo Park Immigration Center

01aug12:00 PM04(aug 4)12:00 PMUrban Kids Camp 2024: Focus on Impact @ Wrightwood12:00 PM - 12:00 PM (4) PDT

06aug(aug 6)10:00 AM08(aug 8)2:00 PMWorkshops: Best Practices in Hospitality & Worship Design (Leadership)10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (8) PDT

Event Details

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.

06aug(aug 6)5:00 PM26sep(sep 26)7:00 PMEffective Black Parenting: 2024 Summer Course (Strengthening the Black Village)(august 6) 5:00 PM - (september 26) 7:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 6 – September 26, 2024, 5 PM – 7 PM PDT (2 PM HST/10 AM Wednesdays & Fridays ChST)

Location: online (Zoom)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER >>

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.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER >>

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

06aug(aug 6)6:00 PM03sep(sep 3)8:00 PMTongan LSM Advanced Class: Leading Public Prayer & Worship 2024 (Leadership)(august 6) 6:00 PM - (september 3) 8:00 PM PDT

10aug2:00 PMInstallation Worship Service for DS Rev. Garcia (South District)2:00 PM PDT

17aug2:00 PM4:00 PMSend Off Celebration for Bishop Sandra Olewine2:00 PM - 4:00 PM PDT

24aug3:00 PM6:00 PM3rd Annual E.P.I.C. Gala 2024 (Echo Park Immigration Center)3:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024 (3 PM – 6 PM PDT)

Location: Pico House (424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

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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.

CLICK HERE TO RSVP >>

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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Echo Park Immigration Center

27aug(aug 27)5:30 PM05sep(sep 5)7:30 PMCLM Course: Congregational Caring 2024 (Leadership)(august 27) 5:30 PM - (september 5) 7:30 PM PDT

Event Details

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 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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Lay Servant Ministries

17sep(sep 17)6:00 PM15oct(oct 15)8:00 PMTongan LSM Advanced Class: UM Polity & History 2024 (Leadership)(september 17) 6:00 PM - (october 15) 8:00 PM PDT

18octAll DayD'LTE: District Leadership Training Event 2024 (United Women in Faith)(All Day: friday) PDT

19octAll DayCal-Pac UWF 52nd Annual Celebration (United Women in Faith)(All Day: saturday) PDT

29oct(oct 29)6:00 PM26nov(nov 26)8:00 PMTongan LSM Advanced Class: Intro to Congregational Care 2024 (Leadership)(october 29) 6:00 PM - (november 26) 8:00 PM PT

Event Details

***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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Lay Servant Ministries