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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
by Rev. Richard Bentley, reserve General Conference delegate of the California-Pacific Annual Conference and Coordinator of the Global Relationships Team of the Love Your Neighbor Coalition (LYNC). The Global Relationships Team fosters grace filled, cross cultural relationships through radical hospitality, respect, unconditional love, justice seeking,
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
On February 17th, 2024, a special Pow Wow was held at Native American United Methodist Church in Anaheim, CA. People from all over California, various states, and even Oklahoma gathered to honor and celebrate the 90th birthday of Winnie Esther James, a recognized elder in the
In January, California suffered a series of strong storms that resulted in the flooding and damage to land, homes, and our churches. Echo Park United Methodist Church sustained severe damage to its building, and the church recently discovered that its tower is in a state
The Claremont School of Theology (CST) community gathered for “Reigniting Our Future” to kickoff its next chapter at the school’s new Los Angeles campus at Westwood United Methodist Church. CST President Grant Hagiya set the tone for the event with words of welcome, gratitude, and
Over 40 interfaith clergy and non-profits gathered to share about their work supporting asylum seekers on Friday, February 9. In collaboration with Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), the Presbytery of the Pacific held the Interfaith Gathering at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral. In
From January 19 to January 21, Bishop Escobedo-Frank and Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes visited Honolulu for several events recognizing history and community work in Hawai‘i. Saturday, January 20 included a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Susannah Wesley Community Center. Beginning in 1899 as
From January 19 to January 21, Bishop Escobedo-Frank and Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes visited Honolulu for several events recognizing history and community work in Hawai‘i. Friday, January 19, included a visit to the Royal Mausoleum, final resting place of Queen Lili‘uokalani, and participation in an
