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I continue to receive requests to share an update concerning the postponed General Conference and Western Jurisdictional Conference. I realize that this is an anxious time for everyone in our church. Not only are we reeling from the COVID-19 threats, but our whole church has
Dear Siblings in Christ, Thanksgiving blessings to you all. Below is the link to the Conference-sponsored Virtual thanksgiving Worship Service Resource. You may use this resource in its entirety or any of the individual presentations. Possible uses of this resource are: Offer this to your
by the Rev. Gustavo VasquezNov. 9, 2021 | SAN DIEGO At the beginning of this century, the Rev. Bill Jenkins did not imagine that he would see a deep transformational process in the congregation that he was starting to serve. Jenkins had been appointed pastor
As we have been doing throughout the Covid Pandemic, the Conference staff are working to provide additional worship resources and support for clergy and congregations during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. For Thanksgiving, a service of music selections from talented local church musicians and choirs
The official day of United Methodist Student Day Sunday is November 28, 2021. All are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday on any Sunday throughout the year. Across the country, the people of The United Methodist Church are serving the people God loves in Jesus’ name. We’re
Normal Heights United Methodist Church is an open and affirming neighborhood parish with a social justice focus. The church’s application for the Trauma-Responsive Congregation Program through Boston University is one of nine selected nationally. This fellowship program provides funding for those congregations chosen to carry
The month of October is designated as “Clergy Appreciation Month.” More than just a consumer trick to sell more greeting cards, I appreciate the sentiment behind this designation. To recognize our clergy is so appropriate, for during COVID-19 they have had more pressure on them
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Update: Following the first workday (Oct. 16), the next workdays have been scheduled to be Friday, Oct. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 23. Overnight volunteers are asked to pay $10/night to cover the cost of utilities. Volunteers wishing to stay overnight should: Be prepared to stay
This past pandemic year has been wrought with much pain from deaths, racism, economic losses to violence and division. In the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, we have seen much of these disparities including continued anti-Asian hate. We recognize much healing is needed as individuals, communities and
Dear Pastors and Laity of the California-Pacific Annual Conference, We continue to live in challenging times. Even now, with the ability of many of our congregations to offer in-person forms of worship, not everyone feels comfortable returning to those gatherings. Some of our people have
