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SAI/UMC Latino Youth Scholarship Opportunity
The Spanish American Institute/UMC Latino Youth Scholarship application process is open now through April 30. Scholarships of $1,000 will be awarded. In Partnership with the TELACU Education Foundation, scholarships for $2,000 in memory of SAI Gardena Alumnus Cesar Lizárraga are also available. Student Eligibility: To apply for the scholarship, fill out the online application and […]
The Sankofa Pilgrimage: 10-Day Journey to Reconnect with the Past to Build a Better Future
General Conference Priorities: Revised Social Principles
by Molly Vetter, General Conference delegate from California-Pacific Annual Conference As we get closer to the 2020 General Conference (which will be held starting in April of 2024), it feels like there is so much at stake. I wanted to share some thoughts about issues that I see as critical for this Conference, and why […]
Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Teams of Cal-Pac DisAbility Strategy Group Call for Volunteers
Join Us in Making a Difference!The Cal-Pac DisAbility Ministries Strategy Group’s mission is: We need your help to continue this important work and are actively recruiting volunteers. We are currently working on a resolution for AC 2024 and planning a disability conference for later this year. If you feel called to this ministry and want […]
Cal-Pac Leaders Advocate for Asylum-Seekers at Interfaith Gathering
Over 40 interfaith clergy and non-profits gathered to share about their work supporting asylum seekers on Friday, February 9. In collaboration with Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), the Presbytery of the Pacific held the Interfaith Gathering at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral. In the past year, Los Angeles has witnessed a notable increase […]
Bishop Escobedo-Frank’s Hawai‘i Visit Continues in Celebration and Support of Community Service
From January 19 to January 21, Bishop Escobedo-Frank and Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes visited Honolulu for several events recognizing history and community work in Hawai‘i. Saturday, January 20 included a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Susannah Wesley Community Center. Beginning in 1899 as a missionary effort to provide English and sewing classes to […]
Remembering Mrs. Levita Orio
General Conference Priorities: Removing Anti-LGBTQ+ Statements and Policies
by Molly Vetter, General Conference delegate from California-Pacific Annual Conference As we get closer to the 2020 General Conference (which will be held starting in April of 2024), it feels like there is so much at stake. I wanted to share some thoughts about issues that I see as critical for this Conference, and why […]
Bishop Escobedo-Frank Visits Hawai‘i for Reconciliation
From January 19 to January 21, Bishop Escobedo-Frank and Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes visited Honolulu for several events recognizing history and community work in Hawai‘i. Friday, January 19, included a visit to the Royal Mausoleum, final resting place of Queen Lili‘uokalani, and participation in an interfaith reconciliation service. Bishop Escobedo-Frank and the Hawai‘i District Acts […]