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UM NEWS: WILDFIRES CLAIM LIFE OF UNITED METHODIST
Heather Hahn reports the story of one member from Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades who passed away from the fires, and provides updates on how the two affected congregations are moving forward. READ MORE >>
NEW LITANY RESOURCE AVAILABLE
Your Connectional Ministries team has written a litany for use in your services this weekend as we move into the second week of fires burning in our area. READ NOW >>
REQUEST OR OFFER HELP
We have created a simple submission form where you can offer donated items, temporary housing, or make requests for support. SUBMIT NOW >>
DISTRICT SUPPORT CONTACTS
If you or your church needs support or would like to offer help, please reach out to a designated contact from your district below for coordination:
WEST: Rev. Allison Mark, communications@faithsouthbay.org
NORTH: Rev. Alex Powell, info@bfumc.net, 818-845-1531
EAST: Dorman Jung, depjung9@gmail.com
CALPAC: Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, dbarnes@calpacumc.org
RESOURCES
SUPPLIES AVAILABLE
In partnership with FEMA, two (2) Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC)s are open as of 01/14/25:
- DRC #1 (Palisade Fire): Westside Pavilion, 18000 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.
- DRC #2 (Eaton Fire): Pasadena Convention Ctr, 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101.
Two additional FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open on Wednesday, 1/15/25:
- UCLA Research Park West (Palisade Fire; 10850 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90064)
- Pasadena City College – Community Education Center (Eaton Fire; 3035 E. Foothill Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91107).
Hours of operation for both locations will be 9:00AM to 8:00PM.
LARGE-SCALE SUPPLY PICKUP FRIDAY
On Friday, we will have a large-scale supply pickup of shelf-stable milk, water, and other supplies available for your ministries, including disaster relief, preschools, unhoused mission work, and migrant shelters. Individuals and churches welcome to come and take all at First UMC of Pasadena!
EATON FIRE LEGAL INFORMATION MEETING SATURDAY & SUNDAY
Saturday and Sunday at 11am and 2pm, legal advice regarding survivor’s rights, FEMA/Red Cross Assistance, and insurance questions will be provided at Hilton Pasadena, 168 S Los Robles Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101. LEARN MORE >>
GRIEF THERAPY
CA psychotherapists are ready and willing to offer pro-bono/reduced-fee services to survivors. Please visit the website below and click on “Wildfire Crisis Resources”: https://mind11.org/
SURVIVOR’S RESOURCES
We’re beginning a list of some external resources that may be helpful for those affected by the fires in Los Angeles on our website. READ MORE >>
HOW TO HELP
TARGET GIFT CARDS
We are collecting gift cards to Target for clothing and other immediate needs items. Please send gift cards of any denomination to the conference office for distribution:
Denyse Barnes
c/o California-Pacific Annual Conference
PO Box 6006
Pasadena, CA 91102-6006
MONETARY DONATIONS:
We’ve set up a special fund – the Los Angeles Fires Recovery Fund – where you can contribute directly towards relief and recovery from the effects of the winds and firestorms this week. www.calpacumc.org/donate
Check donations payable to the California-Pacific Conference can be mailed to California-Pacific Conference, Los Angeles Fires Recovery Fund, PO Box 6006, Pasadena CA 91102.
If you’d like to include a QR code to donate in your worship bulletins or slides this weekend, you can download that at this link.
