Young People's Ministries

UPCOMING EVENTS

06aug(aug 6)10:00 AM03sep(sep 3)12:00 PMLSM Advanced Course: UM Heritage - Living Our United Methodist Beliefs 2022 (Leadership)10:00 AM - (september 3) 12:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Dates:

California & Hawaii: Saturdays, August 6 – September 3, 2022 (10 AM – Noon PDT | 7 AM – 9 AM HST)
Guam & Saipan: Sundays, August 7 – September 4, 2022 (3 AM – 5 AM ChST)

Location: Zoom

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Cost: Free but you must acquire your own book (see below).

RSVP Deadline: July 31, 2022; the class size will max at 30 persons and registration will close if that number is reached earlier.

This class is open to participants from all Cal-Pac districts and sponsored by East District Lay Servant Ministries.

About the Class:

Living Our Beliefs: This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got to where we are today, and how are distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st-century church. Faithful Christian discipleship requires a foundation in the core belief and practices of the Christian tradition. Wesley’s sermons and writing provide this stepping off point.
The Instructor is Pastor Xavier Torres, the pastor at Moorpark UMC in the North District.
Provide your own book: Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way by Kenneth L. Carder (Amazon, Cokesbury)
Attendance is required at all sessions for credit. All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend. The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status.
- About Certified Lay Servant (CLS) status: After you take the Basic Lay Servant Class, you have 3 years to take an advanced class to qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant. If you want to continue on to being a Certified Lay Speaker, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, Leading Prayer, Planning Worship, Leading Worship, United Methodist Heritage, United Methodist Polity and Preaching. For more information about Lay Servant Ministries, click here.

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 RSVP ONLINE NOW

For questions, contact Khanh Doan, East District Director of Lay Servant Ministries, at iamkdoan [at] gmail.com.

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Lay Servant Ministries

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13aug10:00 AM6:00 PMBTS Beach Day (Young People)10:00 AM - 6:00 PM PDT

19aug7:00 PM8:00 PMOur Next Bishop: Help Identify Qualities Needed for Transformation (Delegation) - Aug 197:00 PM - 8:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Date:

California & Hawaii: Friday, August 19, 2022 (7 PM – 8 PM PDT | 4 PM – 5 PM HST)
Guam & Saipan: Saturday, August 20, 2022 (Noon – 1 PM ChST)

Location: Zoom

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Cost: free

RSVP Deadline: August 19, 2022

This event is hosted by the General and Jurisdictional delegates from the California-Pacific Conference, as elected by the Annual Conference for the 2020 General Conference. This event will provide input for the Delegation about key qualities to consider when electing at least 3 Bishops this November.

Usually there are only 4-5 weeks between annual conference and the jurisdictional conference. Since there is instead 4 months this time, we want to take advantage of this unprecedented amount of time to hear from the annual conference before we elect the next bishops of the Western Jurisdiction. We will be electing at least 3 bishops in November that will represent a new majority of the college of bishops. These bishops will be facing a difficult and challenging moment in our church.

Your Cal-Pac General and Jurisdictional delegation invites you to help us identify the qualities our bishops need for transformation of the Jurisdiction and Annual Conferences. We along with the chair of the Committee on the Episcopacy also invite you to help us identify what qualities we need in the next bishop assigned to Cal-Pac.

The delegation will take the qualities identified at the sessions and develop questions that all of the episcopal nominees will be invited to answer. After the list of nominees is released, the delegation will use the answers and all other information available in its discernment process regarding the nominees.

The Committee on the Episcopacy will take the results of the sessions to help them communicate to the Jurisdictional Committee on the Episcopacy what kind of bishop Cal-Pac needs to strengthen and transform the annual conference. By asking for input from the whole annual conference it is hoped that this will be a more transparent process.

Zoom Meeting information will be sent to you by email 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 about this event, contact the General and Jurisdictional Delegations via Rev. Richard Bentley at rbentley21@att.net.

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Cal-Pac Delegation

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20aug3:00 PM6:00 PME.P.I.C. Raíces Gala 2022 (Echo Park Immigration Center)3:00 PM - 6:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022 (3 PM – 6 PM PDT)

Location: online & in person at Pico House (424 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

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Cost: varies

RSVP Deadline: August 15, 2022 (maximum at 60)

Echo Park Immigration Center (EPIC) is a faith collective that provides essential resources, mentoring and career connections for our immigrant youth and their families from a decolonizing approach. We launched in 2021 in through Echo Park UMC to work in solidarity with our greater Los Angeles community. With YOUR help, we’re sure to achieve our fundraising goal of $25k as we expand our collective work in our community.

On behalf of the Echo Park Immigration Center (EPIC), we are excited to invite you to our very first Raíces Gala on Aug. 20, 2022, from 3-6pm. Join us to celebrate the historical roots (raíces) of EPIC within the immigration justice movement in Los Angeles as we honor important leaders in our community, share delicious refreshments, host a special musical performance and offer a silent auction with local art.

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View event program flyer

EPIC Raíces Gala 2022 Program:

Program Emceed by Ernesto Rocha

Musical Performance by Talip Peshkepia

EPIC Honorees:

- Guillermo Torres (CLUE Immigration Program Director and EPIC board member)
- Jeanne Roe Smith (Campus Minister, Executive Director at Wesley Foundation UCLA and EPIC board member)
- Canon Lydia Lopez (Elder in the Immigrant Rights Movement)

Silent Auction with Local LA Art from: Bobby & John August Swanson

Can’t make it to the event? Simply donate by CLICKING HERE. Checks can be mailed to Echo Park United Methodist Church (1226 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90026). Please write “Raíces Gala – EPIC” in the memo line.

Online location will be provide upon RSVP.

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For questions, contact Josh Lopez-Reyes at mjlopez.reyes@gmail.com.

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Echo Park Immigration Center

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20aug6:00 PMUM Dodger Night 20226:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022 (6 PM PDT)

Location: Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012)

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Cost: $47 each for Sections 43RS along 3rd base line

Registration Deadline: Noon on Friday, August 12, 2022, or until sold out

This event is sponsored by the West District of the Cal-Pac Conference and is open to members of all Cal-Pac districts.

LA Dodgers vs Miami Marlins

It has been three years since we were all able to gather at Dodger Stadium as a group! This year, United Methodist Dodger Night is Saturday, August 20, against the Miami Marlins. The game starts at 6:10 PM.

Tickets are $47 in section 43RS and the first 40,000 to enter the stadium get a Walker Buehler jersey!! The gates at Dodger Stadium open 2.5 hours prior to start of the game, so get there early if you want a jersey.
We will be accepting online credit card payments as well as payment by check. If paying by check, we must receive the checks in the West District Office (1225 W. 190th Street, Suite 205; Gardena, CA 90248) no later than Noon on Tuesday, August 16. We will not be accepting checks at Dodger Stadium.
All tickets will be distributed (after payment has been received) via email August 17-19. The cost of General Parking is $25 in addition to your ticket and can be purchased directly from Dodger Stadium. More on that when the tickets are distributed.

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For more information, please contact West District office at westdistrict@calpacumc.org. Because we are still working remotely, all communication will be via email to be able to best track purchases and answer questions.

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West District

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27aug11:00 AM1:00 PMOrientation to Ministry 2022 - August (BOM)11:00 AM - 1:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Date:

California & Hawaii: August 27, 2022 (11 AM – 1 PM PDT | 8 AM – 10 AM HST)
Guam & Saipan: August 28, 2022 (4 AM – 6 AM ChST)

Location: Zoom

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Cost: free

RSVP Deadline: August 24, 2022

This event is for those discerning a call to Ordained Ministry or Licensing as a Local Pastor.

The Orientation to Ministry provides a space for those who are discerning a call to leadership within or through the United Methodist Church to learn about the distinctions between ordination, licensing, and certification for ministry, as well as to meet others who are also beginning this journey in our Conference.

This year, you can expect to share in a time of devotion, meet other candidates for ministry and key members of Board of Ordained Ministry (BOM), learn more about “calling” and how to identify your unique call within a UM framework, as well as to interact with a panel of ministers serving in the roles of Elder, Deacon, Licensed Local Pastor, and Certified Lay Minister.

If you’re just getting started, we’ll help you identify what steps to take first in your process. And, if you’re well on your way, you can stick around afterwards for a Candidacy Process Q&A with the Associate Director of BOM Cathy Wilson or Conference Candidacy Chairperson Rev. Dr. Elbert Kim.

Zoom link will be sent out the day before the event to registered candidates.

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, please contact:

Rev. Darin Arntson, Board of Ordained Ministry Vocational Discernment Coordinator (vdc@bom.calpacumc.org) or
Cathy Wilson, Associate Director to the Board of Ordained Ministry & Orders Executive Committee (cwilson@calpacumc.org).

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Board of Ordained Ministry

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03sepAll Day05Urban Kids Camp/Next Step 2022 (Camp Wrightwood)(All Day) PDT

Event Details

Note: The camp was rescheduled from June to September due to unforeseen circumstances.

Dates: ~~June 28-30~~ September 3-5, 2022 (PDT)

Location: Camp Wrightwood (1401 Linnett Rd., Wrightwood, CA 92397)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW or use the QR code on the right:

Cost: $145/camper

$96 Scholarships available reducing the minimum registration cost to $49
Multiple Family Camper Discounts available

Registration Deadline: TBA

This fun, adventure camp is a dual camp for both 2nd-5th grade children & Middle/High School Young People designed to strengthen their mental & emotional health.

Theme: “Resilient”

In times of trouble, God is with us, and when we are knocked down, we get up again. – 2 Cor 4:9 CEV

Highlights:

designed to address and counteract a mental health crisis in America that is hitting Young People the hardest
3-day retreat is designed to build resilience within our Young People and strengthen both their mental & emotional health
- Each Camper will receive a mental health Survival Guide entitled “Blessed Youth”.
- Each Camper will receive “Resiliency” training.

Some of the areas this camp will address:

Active & Quality Listening to our Young People’s challenges & concerns
Remove the stigma of mental illness
Bullying, Cyber Bullying, Drugs, Self-Esteem
Depression & Suicide Prevention
Anxiety & Social Media
Identity, Purpose & Goals

Specialty, fun items:

Remote Control Cars & Dirt Race Track Competition
Laser Tag Competition
Nerf Gun Competition
Low level Challenge Course
Hiking, Crafts
Swimming, Volleyball, Basketball
Archery, Water Balloon Fights
Campfire & Smores

View event flyer (updated 6/7/2022)

Don’t let cost be a barrier – contact us if financial help is needed.

This Retreat will give you tools to survive & thrive when you are feeling some of these ways:

“My life has no meaning”
Disconnected
Confused
Lost and alone
“No one is there for me”
“There’s something different about me”
“My life sucks”
“I hate myself”
“I suck”
“I’m stupid”
“I’m a disappointment”
“I don’t know how to get help”
“I can’t do this anymore”
“I don’t want my life to be like this”
“I know people who want to die but I don’t know how to help them”
“I don’t know what’s happening to me, but I need help”
“I’m not ok”Whatever it is you are feeling is valid. And if you are not struggling right now, remember that it’s likely a friend, family member, or someone you love is feeling some of these things and is struggling. Or maybe you have felt this way in the past or might feel this way in the future. Taking time now to learn more about mental health while you are in a good space will help you in the future.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE NOW or use this QR code:

For questions, please contact soumc@sbcglobal.net.

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Cal-Pac Urban Camp & Retreat Ministry Task Force

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13sep(sep 13)7:00 PM11oct(oct 11)9:00 PMLSM Advanced Class: UM Polity - The Method of Our Mission 2022 (Leadership)(september 13) 7:00 PM - (october 11) 9:00 PM PDT

Event Details

Dates:

California & Hawaii: Tuesdays, September 13 – October 11, 2022 (7 PM – 9 PM PDT | 4 PM – 6 PM HST)
Guam & Saipan: Wednesdays, September 14 – October 12, 2022 (Noon – 2 PM ChST)

Location: Zoom

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Cost: Free but you must acquire your own book (see below)

Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 11, 2022

This class is open to participants from all Cal-Pac districts (limited to first 24 participants). This class is sponsored by East District Lay Servant Ministries.

Details:

This course helps participants understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs, mission, and practice. It offers an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church.
The Instructor is Rev. Luan-Vu “Lui” Tran. Rev. Tran is Pastor of Garden Grove UMC and member of the Judicial Council of The United Methodist Church.
Attendance is required at all sessions for credit. All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend.
- The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status.
- Certified Lay Speaker status: After you take the Basic Lay Servant Class, you have 3 years to take an advanced class to qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant. If you want to continue on to being a Certified Lay Speaker, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts, Leading Prayer, Planning Worship, Leading Worship, United Methodist Heritage, United Methodist Polity and Preaching. To learn more about Lay Servant Ministries, click here.
The required book is The Method of Our Mission by Laceye C. Warner (Amazon, Cokesbury).

Zoom information will be provided by the instructor directly to participants.

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 Khanh Doan, East District Director of Lay Servant Ministries, at iamkdoan@gmail.com.

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Lay Servant Ministries

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20sep12:00 PM1:00 PMLunch & Learn: Candidacy Certification, Local Pastor License & Ordination (BOM) - Sept 202212:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT

05oct(oct 5)5:30 PM26(oct 26)7:30 PMCLM Course Cycle A: Introduction to Ministry Overview 2022 (Leadership)5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (26) PDT

Event Details

Dates:

California & Hawaii: Wednesdays, October 5-26, 2022 (5:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT | 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM HST)
Guam & Saipan: Thursdays, October 6-27, 2022 (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM ChST)

Location: Zoom

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Cost: $75. The purchase of a book is also required.

Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 2, 2022

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.