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By Dr. Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communications At this year’s Clergy Convocation, leaders were reminded that even when you feel broken, God makes us masterpieces called to mend, stir up good trouble, and embody love in the world. From August 12–14, clergy from across the California-Pacific Conference gathered in Indian Wells, California for a time […]
A fire started and was extinguished in the historic Echo Park United Methodist Church building this morning, August 21, 2025. The building is currently empty. We will be assessing the damage in the coming days and will provide updates as they are available. West District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Saia Tu’itahi shared “We are grateful that […]
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“Viva La Church!: A movement of the people”, Oct. 21-23, in Las Vegas, hosted by the Western Jurisdiction Information and Registration Come hang out with us in Vegas! Keynote speakers are Rodrigo Cruz, Tyler Sit and Kris Sledge. Five Learning tracks on revitalization, redevelopment and property development, innovation and fresh expressions, Hispanic/Latino/Latine contexts (all workshops in […]
Submitted by Rev. Lui Tran The 35th Convocation of the Vietnamese National Caucus (VNC) of the United Methodist Church convened July 24–27, 2025, at Garden Grove United Methodist Church in California, with the theme “Equip to Serve” (Ephesians 4:12). The gathering drew retired and active clergy, spouses, laity, and representatives from Vietnamese Methodist churches across the United States—California, Texas, Michigan, Illinois, […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Janis Specks, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on June 16, 2025. Rev. Janis Specks is survived by by her husband, Jeffrey and children, Shannon and Sean. A memorial service was […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Dr. Frances Materra, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on July 26, 2025. Rev. Dr. Frances Materra is survived by her children, Yvette, Zachary, and Rafael. A memorial service will not […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mr. Tevita Manukafoa Paongo, spouse of Pastor Brenda Paongo, a member of the California-Pacific Conference, on April 23, 2025. Mr. Paongo is survived by his wife, Brenda, and children, Vainiaku, Latai, Hina […]
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