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I have been asked by a number of people in our annual conference to share a personal reflection on the recent spike in acts of hate and violence against our Asian-American and Pacific Island communities and individuals. I have been reluctant to do so because
Bishop Grant Hagiya intends to appoint the following pastors as of July 1, 2021: Rev. John Farley from South District Superintendent to Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership. Rev. Melissa R. MacKinnon from East District Superintendent to North District Superintendent. Rev. Cavalain Hawkins from Hollypark
It is a joy to announce the appointment of Rev. John Farley to the position of Assistant to the Bishop for Leadership. Rev. Farley has served a full eight years as the District Superintendent of the South District and most recently a dual appointment as
A few days ago, the Asian American Language Ministry Plan with the General Board of Global Ministries and the National Federation of Asian American United Methodists issued a statement jointly condemning the rise of anti-Asian American violence in the United States of America. Los Angeles
A medida que salimos del profundo deshielo de nuestra crisis covid-19, me siento alentado por la disponibilidad de las nuevas vacunas. Todavía no hemos llegado para tener un calendario de distribución justo, y lamento especialmente la desigualdad de distribución para nuestras poblaciones más pobres y
Bishop Grant Hagiya intends to appoint the following pastors as of July 1, 2021: Rev. James Powell as the new Lead Pastor for St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in Newbury Park effective July 1, 2021. Rev. Powell is completing his six year term as the
Greetings, I have to share with you news today that James Kang, our Director of Communications and Innovation, is stepping down from his role, effective April 1, 2021. James shared with me some time ago about his desire to start something new outside of the
As we emerge from the deep thaw of our COVID-19 crisis, I am encouraged by the availability of the new vaccines. We have not arrived yet for a just distribution schedule, and I especially lament the inequality of distribution for our poorer and racially segregated
Hay una serie de actualizaciones importantes para compartir sobre la respuesta de nuestra Conferencia Anual California-Pacífico al COVID-19. Aquí es donde nos encontramos: Con la decisión de la Corte Suprema de que las iglesias pueden abrir con restricciones estatales, del condado y de la ciudad,
We are saddened to learn of Rev. Dr. John McFarland pleading guilty to criminal offenses that involve children. We reiterate our unequivocal opposition to abuse or misconduct of any kind, especially against children. As clergy, we need to remember our sacred vows of “doing no
