Our primary purpose is to assist our Black congregations to become more effective in mission and ministry.
The way that we will do that will be to create strategy for all of the Black churches in this conference by working directly with clergy and laity as a resource committee that will develop a program of best practices and strategies for effective results that move our churches from decline to revitalization.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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)
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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)
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Cost: $15 (including continental breakfast)
Registration Deadline: January 23, 2023
Schedule:
- 9:30 am—Registration
- 10:00 am—Program
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For questions, contact Tina Pool, WD UWF Communications Coordinator, at trmpool@gmail.com or 310.210.7504.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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
- Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (Comprehensive Plan)
- Office of African-American Resources (UMC Discipleship)
- African-American Methodist Heritage Center
- The Convocation for Pastors of Black Churches
- R-Squared (GCORR)
- Remembering Our Priorities: Making Disciples, Transforming Lives (GCORR)
- Camp & Retreat Ministries:
- Summer Camps
- Urban Kids Camp x Next Step
- Guide within Ministry with LGBTQ+ Youth
03. CONTACT
Deborah Bass
Chair, Committee to Strengthen the Black Church
Marissa Wells
Secretary, Committee to Strengthen the Black Church