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An Installation Service recognizing the newly elected Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank as our resident bishop will be held at First United Methodist Church of Pasadena on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 3:00 PM PST (1:00 PM HST | Monday, January 30, 9:00 AM ChST). All laity,
Beloved California-Pacific UM Family, Today we learned of the shooting at Monterey Park on the Lunar New Year holiday. Ten beloved souls lost their lives, and others were injured and traumatized. As I absorbed the news over the course of the day, my heart became
Before the assignments of bishops in the Western Jurisdiction were announced on November 5, 2022, a team of WJ Communicators conducted video interviews with the three newly elected bishops. Among the them was Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank. “I’ve always worked from the ground,” said Bishop Escobedo-Frank.
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS Update: Memorial Service information is now included in this announcement. It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Manuel Predas, a member of the Pangasinan Philippines Conference serving California-Pacific Conference,
As we welcome the three new bishops of the Western Jurisdiction, the new College of Bishops offers a short Epiphany message to share in local churches during worship service or online. Epiphany falls on Friday, January 6, 2023. The video features Bishops Karen Oliveto of
Dear Clergy, It is the first day of the new year, and today I am experiencing excitement as we begin our work together. I’m reminded of God’s word to God’s people in Isaiah: Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do
Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank, Resident Bishop of the California-Pacific Conference starting January 2023, has been on the leading edge of church vitalization and transformation. She has served the church and community in progressive roles and responsibilities including working with people on the street, founding a
