UM Council of BishopsApril 21, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of disruptions and postponements due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the more than 100 bishops of The United Methodist Church will meet once again in a virtual gathering April 25 to April
As we observe the most sacred of days for us as Christians, let me remind you that we walk the same journey as Jesus during this time. Today, we are reminded of the pain, suffering, and torture that Jesus experienced on Good Friday. It was
A Conference-sponsored virtual worship service with the theme “Believing is Seeing” targeted for the second Sunday of Easter, April 24, 2022, is now available at calpacumc.org/aftereaster2022. The service can be used in total or in part with liturgy, music and message downloadable individually. While this
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Note: The available date for the Easter videos has been corrected from April 1 to April 11. Dear Friends in Christ, As you prepare for the sacred seasons of Lent and Easter, your Bishop and Conference leadership want to continue to support pastors and worship
The General Board of Discipleship has made an Easter Sunday 2021 Virtual Choir video, which is available for download. Thine Be The Glory is an Easter celebration hymn that transcends time and cultures. The production of the video brought over 400 singers from different countries, congregations,
John 20:1-18 Brothers and Sisters, The Lord is Risen, Risen indeed! Yesterday I received word that one of our churches had already celebrated Easter morning! From Immanuel UMC of Saipan came that wonderful word of faith that sustains us from Easter to Easter. They said,
In the midst of Holy Week, let us keep in our prayers those around the world who are experiencing great loss and fear because of turmoil, conflict and tragedy. Let us also pray for those close to home who are suffering because of the vulnerability
Every Holy Week brings its blessings. This past Palm/Passion Sunday I was blessed to be with our brothers and sisters at Hollywood UMC considering our own lives in the reflection of those who were present on that Passover that led to what we now know
The time between Easter and Hunger Awareness Sunday (HAS) on May 18, 2014, is a good time to raise funds for the Hunger Fund. A big THANK YOU to all churches who are already consistently giving to the Hunger Appeal on the apportionment remittance sheet.
The story of Holy Week/Easter told through the art of Los Angeles artist John August Swanson graces the sanctuary through this Lenten season. Noted for his finely detailed, brilliantly colored paintings and original prints, Mr. Swanson has works displayed in some of the world’s most