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With the recent COVID-19 spikes throughout the nation and world, and no decrease in cases and hospitalizations in our own area, it looks like we are in for another season of limited in-person worship and church. Many of us were optimistic that we would see a decrease in COVID-19 cases, and a gradual return to […]
By Jim PattersonOct. 28, 2020 | UM News Real progress on racial issues in The United Methodist Church is impossible unless LGBTQ people are accepted as full participants in every aspect of the denomination, said both panelists during a sometimes emotional online discussion. “You can’t begin to have a conversation about anti-racist work as long […]
By Heather HahnOct. 27, 2020 | UM News With COVID-19 still menacing the globe, organizers are exploring various options for holding what many expect to be a pivotal General Conference. Among the possibilities is for The United Methodist Church’s top lawmaking assembly to convene online in late summer of 2021. The Commission on the General […]
Advent is a time for church leaders to guide their congregation through a soul-enriching time of reflection, lamentation, anticipation and renewal. The General Commission on Religion & Race is excited to announce a new 5-week Advent resource, Seeking Jesus, The Advent of Justice and Peace, which is available now. This study includes: Sermon starters Lectionary […]
As Christians and leaders, we stand daily at the crossroads of the world as it is, and the world as God intends. And as the Church, we have a responsibility to love our brothers and sisters in Christ as Christ so loved us. This commitment of Christian love is offered to everyone during Holy Baptism […]
Kid City believes that every student deserves to have access to education. Yet the path to college has many financial and institutional barriers. Kid City is hosting this panel of visionary and emerging leaders to discuss the path to education equity in California. Panelists include Stewart Kwoh, Board Chair of the Los Angeles United Methodist […]
Cat Holbert, the Camp & Retreats Executive Director of the Desert Southwest Conference, has recently launched a parenting support group with clergy parents from both California-Pacific and the Desert Southwest Conferences. Meeting 1: Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 1 PM Meeting 2: Monday, October 19, 2020 at 8 PM Meeting 3: Thursday, November 5, 2020 at […]
Rev. Cathie Capp, currently appointed to University United Methodist Church (Irvine, CA), is being recognized by St. Anne’s at the “Evening of Angels” gala on Sunday, October 25, 2020, at 5:00 PM (PDT), where she will receive the 2020 Triumph Award. While pregnant, Rev. Capp resided at St. Anne’s Maternity Home and had a transformational […]
Your California-Pacific Nominations Committee works year-round to fill vacant positions and provide support for the committees, teams and boards that serve our conference. During these uncertain times, we are certain the mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world is more vital now than ever. In an effort to fulfill […]
UM Council of BishopsMonday, October 12, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C. – United Methodist bishops based in the United States today issued a statement on Faith and Democracy, calling on the people of The United Methodist Church to support voter registration and encourage people to vote in the November 3 elections. Council of Bishops President Bishop Cynthia […]
