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View Event Flyer as a PDF >> All laity are invited! We all left with a feeling of HOPE and empowerment as we shared the needs of the Laity in our local churches throughout the Conference. We left with the Holy Spirit embodying our souls
A newsletter by the Center for Leadership and Coaching at CST for our existing clergy & lay leaders A large portion of our formation as clergy came when we attended seminary. And, some of our laity have spent time in seminary courses, learning to lead
Greetings, Cal-Pac Annual Conference: It has been a busy season for all of the Strategy Groups within the Justice & Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT)! There is so much going on that it is hard to focus on any one thing. Here are some of the
At its heart, regionalization in The United Methodist Church means connectionalism customized to enhance local effectiveness. While the underlying theological, missiological and basic polity commitments of The United Methodist Church can be and are deployed across the worldwide connection, it is unrealistic to try to
If you have been in or around United Methodist leadership circles, you may have heard the word “regionalization” more frequently in recent months. Some speak of it as a solution to a General Conference that is too U.S.-centric. Others appreciate it for its value of
The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) eagerly anticipates the hybrid Facing the Future: Being, Belonging, Becoming Conference. This three-day event will bring together over 270 leaders from 41 annual conferences across the United States, uniting them both in-person and virtually. Originally scheduled for
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.
Enrollment Period: November 7-29, 2023 There are no plan changes to our current health and dental plans through the Conference, and they will continue to be available in 2024. If you are enrolled and satisfied with your health/dental plans, there is no need to fill out any new forms, as
The California-Pacific Conference Disaster Response Task Force (DRTF) is looking for volunteers to help an elderly survivor with visual and mobility impairments (80% visual impairment and wheelchair user for much of her life) affected by Tropical Storm Hilary in August. Work will begin on Wednesday,
November is U.S. Native American Heritage Month. Learn more about it with 11 facts about Native people in society and the Church by the Rev. David Wilson. VIEW INFOGRAPHIC AS A PDF >> 11 Facts About Native People in Society and the Church by Bishop
