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Little children orphaned by the impact of war in East Congo are being cared for. Refugees left homeless and unable to feed their families by war and poverty are being welcomed in Europe and provided shelter, food and spiritual support. Young people hearing God’s call
Beloved brothers and sisters of the California-Pacific Conference, I give God thanks for each and every one of you. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are consistent and true, and my family and I have truly felt your love and care in the recent death of my
I am pleased to announce that I intend to appoint the Rev. Mark M. Nakagawa as the next Superintendent of the West District of the California-Pacific Conference, effective July 1, 2016. Rev. Nakagawa has served as Senior Pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church (Los Angeles, CA)
This month we began another year demonstrating that the only wisdom that our U.S. Department of Homeland Security seems to have for addressing the plight of undocumented immigrants, is to bully them and mistreat them. To conduct ICE raids upon homes with sleeping children and
Luke 2:1-20 The angel said, “Don’t be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you – wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David’s city. He is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:10-11 (Common English Bible) Brothers and Sisters, Going through
Yesterday’s sunlit beauty was penetrated by the darkness of violence in this beloved community. It came as persons gathered to celebrate the season of joy, peace and love. In a tragic moment the lives of 14 persons were cut short unnecessarily and that of 17
Blessed Thanksgiving to the members of the California-Pacific Conference and to the communities where God calls us to live as passionate followers of Jesus Christ! I am praying with a grateful heart for all of you. You are a faithful people who inspire those around
I would like to inform the California-Pacific Conference that the Rev. Steve Hundley who serves as our Executive Director of Connectional Ministries (EDCM) will be returning to his home in the Virginia Conference at the end of the 2015-2016 annual conference year. I will work
On the eve of All Saints’ Day I am remembering the saints I have known and been blessed by. The list is long, the memories deep. I feel their presence even now, a sign that the veil between this life and life everlasting is so
Delivered at Perkins School of Theology Chapel on September 30, 2015. Over the last week we certainly saw an ambassador of God among us in the Bishop of Rome. Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. touched many hearts and lives including my own. We saw
