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Recent US government policies deny most asylum applicants from even having an opportunity to request asylum before being deported back into Mexico. The immigration policy of prevention through deterrence (making the immigration process as difficult and dangerous as possible) is alive and well. Volunteers have
by Alyssa Fisher, Director Communications The Be Still Ministry is celebrating its first anniversary on September 21 at 6 p.m. at Santa Ana United Methodist Church, with a special guest speaker, Rev. Ken Suhr, Director of Leadership and Congregational Vitality for Cal-Pac. Over the past
Report from Rev. Gregory Douglass, pastor at Native American United Methodist Church and Chairperson, Cal-Pac Committee on Native American Ministries It was a heartwarming trip to Sherman Indian High School, Riverside, CA, where we got to meet the new principal, new dorm coordinator, several students
Photos and reporting by Miya Kim, written by Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communications for Cal-Pac This year’s Aho To’utupu (Youth Day) event brought together youth, young adults, and their families from across Southern California to celebrate faith, culture, and community. The full-day event took place
The recent grant cycle for the JCEMT grants, hunger grants, and peace with justice grants has just completed with checks and letters mailed out in the last few days. The amount of requests received was overwhelming in quantity but wonderful to see the many and varied
The CalPac Immigration Strategy Group is seeking help to supply feminine sanitary pads and supplies to women and girls seeking asylum in local shelters and family shelters in Tijuana. You can contribute in the following ways: The CalPac Immigration Strategy Group will identify shelters that
Are you passionate about driving positive change within Cal-Pac? Our conference is currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our committees tackling crucial issues such as race, gender, ministry, youth, and more. If you’re eager to make a difference and contribute your skills and insights to
In the aftermath of January’s devastating storms and flooding in the San Diego area, thousands of families found themselves displaced, their homes damaged, and their lives upended. Amidst the turmoil, the Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), swiftly mobilized
The Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT) is currently accepting applications for our annual grants. We are offering three types of grants to support initiatives across the conference connection that aim to end spiritual and physical hunger. You may apply for one of the
The recent Fresh Expressions gathering was more than just a conference; it was a rallying cry for change, a call to reignite the passion of Methodism in the 21st century. Rev. Ken Suhr and eight others from the California-Pacific Annual Conference attended in person and
