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The following information is now available on our Special Called Session page at calpacumc.org/scs2023: Legislation regarding budget and disaffiliation can be found on the SCS2023 as well. For this Session, the same voting system will be used as we did at our annual gathering in June.
November 7, 2023 A church’s intent to leave The United Methodist Church does not prevent that church from being closed if conditions warrant, the denomination’s top court ruled. In Decision 1490, the Judicial Council said that no conflict exists between the denomination’s disaffiliation policy in the
The last day of free registration for the 2023 Special Called Session of the California-Pacific Conference is Tuesday, October 31, 2023 (PDT/HST). Clergy and Lay Members registering for the Session on Wednesday, November 1, or after will be charged a $50 late registration fee. To register, click HERE. More information
Registration for the 2023 Special Called Session of the California-Pacific Conference is now open. The registration is free until Tuesday, October 31, 2023, PDT/HST. Beginning Wednesday, November 1, a $50 registration fee will apply. To register, click HERE. More information will be posted as it becomes available at calpacumc.org/scs2023. The
Dear Clergy and Lay Members of The California-Pacific Annual Conference, In accordance with our standing rules and ¶603.5 of the Book of Discipline, I hereby call for a Special Called Session of The California-Pacific Annual Conference on Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 2:00 PM to 5:00
August 29, 2023 Even with the denomination’s church-exit policy winding down, The United Methodist Church’s top court faces questions about disaffiliation procedures. The Judicial Council has set its shortest fall docket in at least 15 years, with just six items. But at issue in half of those
August 18, 2023 In their regional meetings this spring and summer, U.S. United Methodists signaled their desire for the denomination to become more LGBTQ-welcoming. But even as they expressed openness to change some denominational policies, a number of annual conferences reaffirmed that United Methodists remain
July 25, 2023 A blue and white banner hangs behind the altar table at The Fount Church in Fountain Valley, Calif. “Come thou fount of every blessing,” reads Glen Haworth as he gestures toward the front of the sanctuary. “That’s where we get our name.”
The following information is now available on our 2023 Annual Conference resource page at calpacumc.org/ac2023: The first batch of photos from Clergy Orders Dinner and Opening Worship are now available as well. View the photos HERE. To see the playlist of currently available videos including Opening Worship,
Bishop Escobedo-Frank announces change of dates for the 40th Annual Session of the California-Pacific Conference in a short video. To watch the announcement, click the image above. The 39th Annual Session of the California-Pacific Conference was held June 14-17, 2023, in Los Angeles, CA. To see the
