Hawaii Islands – On the afternoon of July 29, a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia. In moments of potential danger, United Methodist churches across the islands quickly became places of refuge, comfort, and
July 25, 2025: Bishop Escobedo-Frank calls us to show mercy to our neighbors and dive deeper into scripture with our community. Her video message is above, and a transcript of the video is below. TRANSCRIPT: I’ve been thinking about the Good Samaritan story and how
Los Angeles, CA – On Thursday, July 3, community members of all kinds from across Southern California will come together in the epicenter of the region to launch a new solidarity movement to pressure local governments and corporations that are wreaking havoc on families and communities.
Submitted by Yami Lares, Admin Assistant and Communications Coordinator, Centenary UMC On November 10, 2024, the atmosphere was one of joy and celebration as Centenary United Methodist Church came to the end of a decades long journey. We as a church, had voted to join
The Immigrants’ Creed shared during the Cherish Chat: Love Your Neighbor session at AC2025 is available from the Calvin Institute of Worship at this link.
STATEMENT FOR LOS ANGELES ON THE CARE OF IMMIGRANTSBishop Dottie Escobedo-FrankResident Bishop of the Los Angeles AreaThe United Methodist ChurchJune 7, 2025 This week I’ve been paying attention to the places across our city, state, and country where our immigrant neighbors are being detained. I’ve
by Rev Allison Mark, Cal-Pac first-elect clergy delegate Let’s be honest. We can recite “Do no harm” until the hymnals fall off the pews, but unless we name the actual harm—racism, white supremacy, nationalism, colonialism—it’s just spiritual small talk. That’s why the third constitutional amendment
The Cal-Pac Conference Council on Unity and Interreligious Relationships would like your feedback! Our council wants to know what relationships and/or programs your ministry or congregation has with other ministries/congregations that are not UMC. Maybe you share in a combined Good Friday service with the other
The Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT) is currently accepting applications for our annual grants. We are offering three types of grants to support initiatives across the conference connection that aim to end spiritual and physical hunger. You may apply for all grants, but
UPDATES ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ISSUES April 21, 2025 by Monalisa S. Tu’itahi, Conference Immigration Coordinator The Conference Justice and Compassion Ministries are committed to supporting the Annual Conference by providing strategic support and advice to help our churches and members navigate the complex and changing