The Leadership & Discipleship Essential Ministry Team exists to support our faith communities (churches and other groups…) through identifying and transforming Christian disciples into fruitful, Spirit-led leaders. (2014 Journal, I-22)
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Dates: California & Hawaii: Wednesdays, November 9, 2022 - March 8, 2023 (Noon PST | 10 AM HST) Guam & Saipan: Thursdays, November 10, 2022 - March 9, 2023 (6
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Dates:
- California & Hawaii: Wednesdays, November 9, 2022 – March 8, 2023 (Noon PST | 10 AM HST)
- Guam & Saipan: Thursdays, November 10, 2022 – March 9, 2023 (6 AM ChST)
except around the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays and Ash Wednesday:
- California & Hawaii: Nov. 23, Dec. 21 & 28; more TBA
- Guam & Saipan: Nov. 24, Dec. 22 & 29; more TBA
Location: Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/99192016414?pwd=N0RaZnRoNis2Z2EvMWNubGs4cytGdz09)
“It’s just a meal…with a dose of encouragement and prayer.”
Hey, working clergy! You have a huge job. Few professions require the breadth of expertise that our work demands. Throw in a strange year when we are all learning new skills and creating new pathways for ministry, it can be overwhelming. In our current season of physical distancing, it might feel lonely.
We invite you to a Table of Grace, where in our shared covenant and the divine One who calls us, we will share a meal/snack/coffee/tea, scripture reading, reflection, and prayers. This table doesn’t require a sign-up or commitment from you: you can join us on when you are available or when you just need to know you aren’t alone. You may participate as little or as much as you desire.
We know that many of us are “Zoom’d out” but we hope that you will give it a try, and that the scripture reading, reflection, and prayer time will provide encouragement, support, and a mid-week lift for your soul.
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For questions, please contact Cathy Wilson, Cal-Pac Associate Director of BOM and OEC at cwilson@calpacumc.org.
We are in this together. You are not alone.
In Christ,
The Orders Executive Committee
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Dates: California & Hawaii: Jueves, Noviembre 10, 2022 - Marzo 9, 2023 (Noon 11 AM PST | 10 AM 9 AM HST) Guam & Saipan: Viernes, Noviembre 11, 2022 -
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Dates:
- California & Hawaii: Jueves, Noviembre 10, 2022 – Marzo 9, 2023 (
Noon11 AM PST |10 AM9 AM HST) - Guam & Saipan: Viernes, Noviembre 11, 2022 – Marzo 10, 2023 (
6 AM5 AM ChST)
excepto cerca Thanksgiving/Christmas días festivos:
- California & Hawaii: Nov. 17 & 24, Dec. 15-29; more TBA
- Guam & Saipan: Nov. 18 & 25, Dec. 16-30; more TBA
Location: Zoom (https://zoom.us/j/99192016414?pwd=N0RaZnRoNis2Z2EvMWNubGs4cytGdz09)
A tod@s los Pastor@s de la Conferencia Anual California-Pacifico.
Pastores en conversación alrededor de la “Mesa de Gracia”
“Una conversación en español alrededor de la mesa… acompañada con oración y apoyo”
Estimad@ consierv@,
Tenemos una gran responsabilidad en el ministerio. Pocas profesiones requieren la amplia gama de conocimientos y habilidades que nuestro ministerio de pastores demanda. Además, durante este tiempo nos hemos visto con la necesidad de adquirir nuevas habilidades y crear nuevas avenidas para desarrollar nuestros ministerios. Todo esto puede ser más de lo que podamos soportar en la presente situación de la pandemia y en la cual nos podemos sentir que estamos solos en el ministerio.
Les invitamos a una conversación alrededor de la “Mesa de Gracia” (en español) en donde considerando nuestro mutuo voto de servicio y respondiendo a nuestro llamado pastoral, compartiremos la comida, las Escrituras, tiempo de reflexión y oraciones.
Para participar de esta mesa no requiere inscribirse o un compromiso constante, puede participar cuando pueda o cuando lo necesite. Puede participar ocasionalmente o tanto como pueda y quiera. Esta abierto para todos los pastores y esta “Mesa de Gracia” será en español.
La primera reunión será via Zoom el cinco de Mayo a las 12 PM (mediodía). Realmente esperamos que lo intenten y que a través de las Escrituras que compartamos, la meditación en la Palabra, y la oración, podamos proveernos mutuamente de apoyo y animo a la mitad de cada semana.
En el amor de Cristo,
The Orders Executive Committee (Comite Ejecutivo Pastoral Ordenado)
Nota: Existen dos grupos en Ingles que vienen teniendo su “Table of Grace” desde hace más de un año.
“Orders” es el comité conferencial que apoya y vela por la salud espiritual y otros aspectos de todos los pastores de la conferencia.
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14janAll Day28South District UWF LLT 2023 (United Women in Faith)(All Day) PST
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Dates: January 14, 21 & 28, 2023 (various times PST) Location: Zoom Cost: free All women in the South District are invited to attend
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Dates: January 14, 21 & 28, 2023 (various times PST)
Location: Zoom
Cost: free
All women in the South District are invited to attend our United Women in Faith Zoom Leadership Training Sessions this month, whether or not they are designated leaders. Lots of great information is shared, and all are welcome!
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about United Women in Faith and to get the big picture. Many members share great ideas of what’s going on in their local units, and we can learn from one another. Maybe you will be moved to volunteer for a leadership position in the future.
You are welcome to attend more than one session.
Please contact the South District Officer who is conducting the meeting to receive the Zoom link.
Sat., Jan. 14
- 10:00am – Membership hosted by Randa Krakow (760 815-3423, randakra@gmail.com)
- 1:00pm – Communications hosted by Judy Edelblute (858 278-0255, judyedel8@gmail.com)
Sat., Jan. 21
- 9:00am – Treasurers hosted by Joanna Schwend (619 203-1476, jwschwend@yahoo.com)
- 10:00am – Mission Education hosted by Francine DeWitt-Haynes (619 246-5350, beatrice.witt@sbcglobal.net)
- 1:00pm – Spiritual Growth hosted by Sharmon Davis (858 243-4050, sdavis_a@yahoo.com)
Sat., Jan. 28
- 9:00am – Program Resources hosted by Margaret Harder and Judy Edelblute (858 278-0255, judyedel8@gmail.com)
- 10:00am – Social Action hosted by Randa Krakow (760 815-3423, randakra@gmail.com)
- 11:00am – Nominations hosted by Laddie Perez- Galang (949 245-4027, mz.buzy@gmail.com)
- 1:00pm – Presidents/Vice Presidents hosted by Edna Smith (619 869-9790, grandmarocks9@yahoo.com)
- 2:30pm – Secretaries hosted by Lynette Hayes (619 818-5347, lyn.hayes123@gmail.com)
Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
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23janAll Day27West District UWF LLT 2023 (United Women in Faith)(All Day) PST
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Dates: January 23-27, 2023 (various times PST) Location: Zoom CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW Cost: free
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Dates: January 23-27, 2023 (various times PST)
Location: Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Cost: free with registration
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
All UWF members are welcome to attend training sessions.
Learn roles and responsibilities of local officers. There will be eight classes (Monday through Friday) lead by district and conference officers. Register for individual classes or for all classes.
Zoom links will be sent to you at a later date.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
For questions, contact Tina Pool, WD UWF Communications Coordinator, at trmpool@gmail.com or 310.210.7504.
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Dates: California & Hawaii: Wednesdays, October 5-26 January 11 January 25 - February 15, 2023 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Dates:
- California & Hawaii: Wednesdays,
October 5-26 January 11January 25 – February 15, 2023 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM HST) - Guam & Saipan: Thursdays,
October 6-27 January 12January 26 – February 16, 2023 (11:30 AM – 1:30 PM ChST)
Location: Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Cost: $75. The purchase of a book is also required.
Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 2 January 8 January 22, 2023
This course is open to participants from all Cal-Pac districts. A minimum number of participants is required; if the class is canceled because not enough people register, registrants will be notified by email and those who have paid will be refunded. The maximum number of participants is 24.
This course addresses the call, content, and context of ministry. The purpose of this cycle is to (1) provide a basic overview of the call to ministry, theology, and ordering of ministry in The United Methodist Church; and (2) explain the role of Certified Lay Ministry.
All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Minister who need Cycle A are invited to participate, as well as all those who are currently Certified Lay Servants. This course qualifies as a Lay Servant Ministries Advanced class and as a prerequisite for Certified Lay Minister status. For more about Certified Lay Ministry, visit the CLM web page at www.calpacumc.org/clm.
- Attendance is required at all sessions for credit, as well as a two-hour assignment beyond the classroom, for a total of 10 hours.
- Instructor is the Rev. John Farley, the Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership, a former pastor in the local church, former District Superintendent, and Cabinet Dean.
- Materials: Participants should have a copy of the following book: The Christian as Minister by Meg Lassiat (Cokesbury, Amazon).
Zoom information will be included in your confirmation email.
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
For questions, contact Rev. John Farley at jfarley@calpacumc.org or Denise Serino at deeserino@gmail.com.
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Date: January 28, 2023 (9:30 AM - Noon PST) Location: Corona UMC (2880 California Ave, Corona, CA 92881) REGISTRATION COMING SOON
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Date: January 28, 2023 (9:30 AM – Noon PST)
Location: Corona UMC (2880 California Ave, Corona, CA 92881)
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
Cost: TBA
Registration Deadline: January 17, 2023
In-person recognition event will be at Corona UMC on Saturday, January 28, 2023 (9:30 AM – Noon).
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Date: January 28, 2023 (9:30 AM PST) Location: Culver Palms UMC (4464 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230) CLICK
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Date: January 28, 2023 (9:30 AM PST)
Location: Culver Palms UMC (4464 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Cost: $15 (including continental breakfast)
Registration Deadline: January 23, 2023
Schedule:
- 9:30 am—Registration
- 10:00 am—Program
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
For questions, contact Tina Pool, WD UWF Communications Coordinator, at trmpool@gmail.com or 310.210.7504.
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29jan3:00 PMBishop's Installation Service3:00 PM PST
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Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023 (3 PM PST) Location: First UMC of Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101) The Conference Committee on Episcopacy invites
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Date: Sunday, January 29, 2023 (3 PM PST)
Location: First UMC of Pasadena (500 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91101)
The Conference Committee on Episcopacy invites all laity, clergy, and Caucuses to attend the Installation Service of the Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank as Bishop of the California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church. This event will recognize the newly elected Bishop Escobedo-Frank as the resident bishop of our area.
Note: Clergy will be robing with red stoles. Please check your email for meeting instructions.
The service will also be live-streamed for those in Hawaii, Guam, Saipan, and otherwise unable to attend in person HERE.
View bulletin (PDF)
An onsite cookie and coffee reception will follow after the service.
Venue information:
- First United Methodist Church, Pasadena, is located a few blocks south of the 210 on Colorado Blvd. between Los Robles and Oakland Ave.
- The church has wheelchair-accessible entrances from the parking lot into the Sanctuary.
Parking information:
- Parking is available on the northeast corner of Los Robles & Green St.
- Handicap parking is available in the upper lot, as well as the Planetary Society.
- Signs indicating church parking will be present.
Bishop’s Dottie Escobedo-Frank’s page can be found HERE.
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07feb11:00 AM1:00 PMLoss Control Workshop 2023 - Feb 7 (Treasurer's Office)11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PST
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Date: California & Hawaii: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (11 AM - 1 PM PST | 9 AM - 11 AM HST) Guam & Saipan: Wednesday, February
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Date:
- California & Hawaii: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (11 AM – 1 PM PST | 9 AM – 11 AM HST)
- Guam & Saipan: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (5 AM – 7 AM ChST)
Location: Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Cost: free for all local church leaders & pastors in the California-Pacific Conference. Please allow two hours for this workshop.
This workshop is sponsored by HUB international Insurance Services, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, and the Cal-Pac Conference Treasurer’s Office.
As a local church pastor, I know it seems like “one more thing” to attend the Loss Prevention Workshops sponsored by HUB International and Philadelphia Insurance, and to try to get lay people from your church to join you. But I’ve learned that these sessions are incredibly important to the overall physical and financial health of our campuses. We want all our churches to be able to provide exciting ministry to their communities in a safe and effective manner.
The workshops will include information on how to prevent leaks/floods, how to prevent fires, how to deal with safety hazards on your campus, and how to keep your parsonages fully covered, just to name a few items. I guarantee you will benefit from these sessions.
Please register to receive the Zoom invitation. The more you know, the less chance you’ll experience costly interruptions in your ministries.
Your Servant in Christ,
Rev. Joy Price
President, Cal-Pac Board of Trustees
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
For questions about this event, contact Kathy Trcopan in the Conference Treasurer’s Office at ktrcopan@calpacumc.org or 626.568.7306.
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09feb6:00 PM8:00 PMLoss Control Workshop 2023 - Feb 9 (Treasurer's Office)6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PST
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Date: California & Hawaii: Tuesday, February 9, 2023 (6 PM - 8 PM PST | 4 PM - 6 PM HST) Guam & Saipan: Wednesday, February
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Date:
- California & Hawaii: Tuesday, February 9, 2023 (6 PM – 8 PM PST | 4 PM – 6 PM HST)
- Guam & Saipan: Wednesday, February 10, 2023 (Noon – 2 PM ChST)
Location: Zoom
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Cost: free for all local church leaders & pastors in the California-Pacific Conference. Please allow two hours for this workshop.
This workshop is sponsored by HUB international Insurance Services, Philadelphia Insurance Companies, and the Cal-Pac Conference Treasurer’s Office.
As a local church pastor, I know it seems like “one more thing” to attend the Loss Prevention Workshops sponsored by HUB International and Philadelphia Insurance, and to try to get lay people from your church to join you. But I’ve learned that these sessions are incredibly important to the overall physical and financial health of our campuses. We want all our churches to be able to provide exciting ministry to their communities in a safe and effective manner.
The workshops will include information on how to prevent leaks/floods, how to prevent fires, how to deal with safety hazards on your campus, and how to keep your parsonages fully covered, just to name a few items. I guarantee you will benefit from these sessions.
Please register to receive the Zoom invitation. The more you know, the less chance you’ll experience costly interruptions in your ministries.
Your Servant in Christ,
Rev. Joy Price
President, Cal-Pac Board of Trustees
- Technical requirements: To participate in Zoom meetings, participants must have a reliable Internet connection, and a laptop, tablet, or smartphone device that can download and install the Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended, although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
For questions about this event, contact Kathy Trcopan in the Conference Treasurer’s Office at ktrcopan@calpacumc.org or 626.568.7306.
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Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023 (9 AM - 3 PM PST) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW Location: Camarillo UMC (291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010) Cost: $15 Registration Deadline: Monday,
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Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023 (9 AM – 3 PM PST)
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Location: Camarillo UMC (291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010)
Cost: $15
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 13, 2023
All UMW members and interested parties are welcome to attend this event.
Theme: Livng the Kin-dom | Connection and Relationships
This event will feature a speaker on Just Energy 4 ALL, addressing how UWFaith can support Climate Justice.
Please consider bringing:
- Target gift cards (any amount are welcome) as a ‘Love Offering’ for David & Margaret Youth & Family Services.
- your reusable hot/cold beverage container.
Note: While not mandated, it is highly recommended that masks be worn.
If childcare is needed, please contact Lisa Kadowaki, as below.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
For more information, contact Lisa Kadowaki at smidgetslk@gmail.com or 805.236.3370.
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Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023 (9 AM - 2 PM HST) CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW Location: Susannah Wesley Community Center (1117 Kaili Street, Honolulu, HI 96819) Cost: $15 Registration
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Date: Saturday, February 18, 2023 (9 AM – 2 PM HST)
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Location: Susannah Wesley Community Center (1117 Kaili Street, Honolulu, HI 96819)
Cost: $15
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 13, 2023
All UMW members and interested parties are welcome to attend this event.
Theme: Livng the Kin-dom | Connection and Relationships
This event will feature a speaker on Climate Justice, Reducing Our Carbon Footprint and Planting Seeds of Friendship.
Please consider bringing:
- Target gift cards (any amount are welcome) as a ‘Love Offering’ for the Susannah Wesley Community Center.
- your reusable hot/cold beverage container.
Note: While not mandated, it is highly recommended that masks be worn.
If childcare is needed, please contact Vera Tom, as below.
Hawaii scholarships may be available for first time participants from neighboring islands.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
For more information, contact Vera Tom at 808.554.7254 or veratomumw@gmail.com.
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Dates: February 18-20, 2023 (2 PM - 11 AM PST) Location: Camp Wrightwood (1401 Linnet Rd, Wrightwood, CA 92397) CLICK HERE TO
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Dates: February 18-20, 2023 (2 PM – 11 AM PST)
Location: Camp Wrightwood (1401 Linnet Rd, Wrightwood, CA 92397)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Cost: $150
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2023
This camp is for 2nd-12th graders.
Winter Camp is an annual tradition for Camp Wrightwood where we get to reconnect to our community and God for one awesome 3 day weekend! Go check out our Sample Schedule on our website at campwrightwood.org
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18febAll Day20Grad Camp 2023 @ Camp Cedar Glen(All Day) PST
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Dates: February 18-20, 2023 PST Location: Camp Cedar Glen (743 Farmer Rd, Julian, CA 92036) Register by contacting kstrading@calpacumc.org Cost: $150 This camp is for
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Dates: February 18-20, 2023 PST
Location: Camp Cedar Glen (743 Farmer Rd, Julian, CA 92036)
Register by contacting kstrading@calpacumc.org
Cost: $150
This camp is for 12th graders.
All 12th grade students are invited to join us at Camp Cedar Glen for a weekend of growth connection and fellowship.
Bond with grads, learn essential skills for post-high-school-life, connect with nature, and experience God!
Register by contacting kstrading@calpacumc.org
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RESOURCES
01. CURRENT RESOURCES
- Lead Your Church: Cal-Pac Local Church & Clergy Resource Page
- Lay Leadership Academy
- SPRC Training (PDF)
- UM Discipleship Ministries: Worship Planning
- UM Discipleship Ministries: Equipping Leaders
- Guide within Ministry with LGBTQ+ Youth
Grants/Scholarships:
- UMHEF Scholarships (Deadline: Mar. 1, 2022)
- Hispanic/Latino Ministries: 2021 SAI/UMC Scholarship Program (Deadline: Apr. 10, 2021)
- Seminary: contact Cathy Wilson (cwilson@calpacumc.org) with the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry
02. RELATED MINISTRIES
Sub-Groups:
- Board of Camping, Outdoor and Retreat Ministries
- Campus Ministry
- Children’s & Family Ministries
- Young People
- Lay Servant Ministries
Related:
- Native American Ministries, Committee (CONAM)
- Hispanic/Latino Ministries
- Pacific Islanders Committee
- Strengthening the Black Church
- UM Asian American Language Ministry
- UM Korean Ministry Plan
- Justice & Compassion EMT:
- New Ministries EMT
- Board of Ordained Ministry
- UM General Board of Higher Education & Ministry (GBHEM)
- UMC Discipleship
03. CONTACT
Rev. Allison Mark
Co-Chair, Leadership & Discipleship EMT
Rev. Melinda Teter Dodge
Co-Chair, Leadership & Discipleship EMT
Rev. John Farley
Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership
Nancy Perez-Barceló
Administrative Assistant
626.568.7357 | nbarcelo@