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The Rev. Sarah Heath was chosen from among 210 ministers whose names were nominated for the chance to appear on “The Committee,” a humorous and thought-provoking online series produced by Discipleship Ministries of The United Methodist Church about a fictional church that lost its pastor and faced closure. An ordained elder in the California-Pacific Annual […]
1) Happening March 4-6, 2016 at Camp Lazy W Ranch, the Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat is based on the theme, “Inspiring the World!”. 2) On January 30, 2016, the West District Training and North District Training events are equipping leaders with skills and resources for disciple-making! 3) Claremont School of Theology, the Center for Pacific Asian-American […]
I am pleased to announce that I intend to appoint the Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa as the next Superintendent of the West District of the California-Pacific Conference, effective July 1, 2016. Rev. Nakagawa has served as Senior Pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church (Los Angeles, CA) since 2000. Centenary UMC holds a special place in his heart as […]
“For surely I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. They are the plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future with hope.” Jeremiah 29:11-12 This year is a new beginning of our journey together as “Angels of Faith”. Praise God for His guidance and direction. We are […]
1) Happening March 4-6, 2016 at Camp Lazy W Ranch, the Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat is based on the theme, “Inspiring the World!”. 2) The UMVIM Leader Training Course (January 16, 2016) and the Early Response Training (January 26, 2016) are both coming up! 3) Rev. Greg Batson, President & CEO of the California-Pacific United Methodist […]
The Cal-Pac Abolition (Human Trafficking) Task Force is supporting the Los Angeles Freedom Walk on January 16, 2016. The walk will begin at 8:30AM at Immanuel Presbyterian Church with a Freedom Fair that will provide practical opportunities for engagement in ending this crisis. There will also be a Survivor-Led Charge, where we will have the […]
This month we began another year demonstrating that the only wisdom that our U.S. Department of Homeland Security seems to have for addressing the plight of undocumented immigrants, is to bully them and mistreat them. To conduct ICE raids upon homes with sleeping children and their already traumatized mothers, is no wisdom at all, but […]
1) c.school (Hawaii) is the first online c.school, happening exclusively for the Hawaii District this Saturday, January 9, 2016. 2) The United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Leader Training Course is on January 16, 2016 at San Diego First UMC. 3) Rev. Greg Batson, President & CEO of the California-Pacific United Methodist Foundation, is leading “Grace […]
In partnership with the Center for Pacific and Asian-American Ministries (CPAAM), Claremont School of Theology, and The Clinebell Institute, this program aims to provide support to Asian American pastors serving in cross-cultural and multi-cultural contexts and their congregations on February 3-4, 2016. The long-term goal is to help pastors and laity to develop understanding of […]
The deadline for submitting nominations is March 7, 2016! The Laity Council is soliciting nominations for the Bishop Gerald Kennedy Award (Lay Person of the Year). In 1961, the Bishop Gerald Kennedy Award was established. It was to be given annually to a person or persons for distinguished service, selected by a committee appointed by […]
