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I am pleased to announce that I intend to appoint the Rev. James R. Powell as the next Superintendent of the North District of the California-Pacific Conference effective July 1, 2015. Rev. Powell comes to this new appointment having served in faithful and exemplary ways as Director of Evangelism at Mt. Pisgah UMC (Atlanta, GA), as Senior Pastor […]
Beloved Brothers and Sisters, We are aware of the sad news that last night gang-related violence occurred on our property at the former Sepulveda United Methodist Church. The violence left a 24 year-old young man dead on the church parking lot. We are also told that in relationship to this unfortunate death, a 16 year-old […]
February 20-22, 2015 Camp Lazy W Ranch Register today for “Foolish Before God,” a confirmation retreat at United Methodist Camp Lazy W Ranch where confirmands in middle and high school will be learning a about our United Methodist heritage during teaching sessions including: Way of Discipleship Way of Salvation Wesleyan Quadrilateral Worship Sacraments Living a […]
9:00AM – 3:00PM February 21, 2015 Claremont UMC To all churches engaged or interested in ministries with the immigrant community, send a delegation of 3 to 5 persons to join Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño and other passionate followers of Jesus Christ in a day of learning, strategizing, mutual sharing, and spiritual support. Also, plans will […]
Perhaps you have been on a short-term mission experience which had such an impact on you that you want to do more. Perhaps you are looking for a way to put your faith in action through service. The Individual Volunteer Program sponsored by the General Board of Global Ministries can help you fulfill both of […]
Sunday, February 22, 2015 will mark the first Claremont Sunday throughout the California-Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Claremont Sunday provides an opportunity for congregations to celebrate Claremont School of Theology (CST) as Cal-Pac’s seminary. It is also an opportunity for congregations to reflect on their critical role in lifting up candidates for […]
In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. All went to their own towns to be registered. Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city […]
In light of the recent announcements of the grand jury decisions in the matters involving Michael Brown and Eric Garner, Companion Magazine sat down with Rev. Gary Williams, Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church and Hamilton United Methodist Church in South Los Angeles, for a conversation on faith and the future. Rev. Williams is a […]
Over 100 people were in attendance in the dedication of this year’s nativity artwork at Claremont United Methodist Church. Designed by artist John Zachary, and built by members of the church, the scene depicts a woman and a child at a bus stop, resembling the Madonna and Child, who are overshadowed by commercial messages. A […]
The Walk to Emmaus is a leadership development organization serving all Christian churches, developed and managed by The Upper Room ministries of The United Methodist Church. We are a lay-led movement focused on preparing strong Christian leaders to go back into their churches and communities and serve. This program calls forth and renews Christian Discipleship. […]
