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Normal Heights United Methodist Church is an open and affirming neighborhood parish with a social justice focus. The church’s application for the Trauma-Responsive Congregation Program through Boston University is one of nine selected nationally. This fellowship program provides funding for those congregations chosen to carry out a project that addresses the needs of a specific […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Pastor Tevita Maile, a retired local pastor of the California-Pacific Conference, on September 2, 2021. We recently became aware. Pastor Maile is survived by his spouse, Losapina, and children: Sinai, Liia, Keleni, William, Paul, […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Larry Stamper, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on October 4, 2021. Rev. Stamper is survived by his children: Jeanette, Jimmy, and Judie. A memorial service will be held on: Saturday, November 13, […]
We are pleased to announce clergy appointment updates as of October 15, 2021 available to view via the button below. The Master Appointment List will be updated and posted online (calpacumc.org/appointments) as of October 15, January 15, and April 15 of each year to reflect the most current appointment information during the year. The Master […]
The month of October is designated as “Clergy Appreciation Month.” More than just a consumer trick to sell more greeting cards, I appreciate the sentiment behind this designation. To recognize our clergy is so appropriate, for during COVID-19 they have had more pressure on them than ever before. Historically, our Christian Churches have relied on […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Roy Sasaki, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on October 3, 2021. Rev. Sasaki is survived by his spouse, Dely, and children: Lisa-Marie and Peter Jon. A visitation will be held on: Saturday, […]
Given a very favorable financial report on the status of Seal Beach First United Methodist Church invested funds, at its July Administrative Council meeting, Rev. Tia Wildermuth challenged the church leaders to consider sharing our blessings with those in need. One of the needs that was ascertained was the recent request for Fire Recovery Buckets […]
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Update: Following the first workday (Oct. 16), the next workdays have been scheduled to be Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23. Overnight volunteers are asked to pay $10/night to cover the cost of utilities. Volunteers wishing to stay overnight should: Be prepared to stay in a college dormitory room. Bring all your own bedding, […]
This past pandemic year has been wrought with much pain from deaths, racism, economic losses to violence and division. In the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, we have seen much of these disparities including continued anti-Asian hate. We recognize much healing is needed as individuals, communities and as a nation but we need the tools and resources to […]
Dear Pastors and Laity of the California-Pacific Annual Conference, We continue to live in challenging times. Even now, with the ability of many of our congregations to offer in-person forms of worship, not everyone feels comfortable returning to those gatherings. Some of our people have suffered through the virus, and we have lost beloved colleagues, […]
