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SUMMARY:Book Study: See No Stranger by Valerie Kaur (Council on Christian Unity and Interreligious Relations)
DESCRIPTION:Interreligious Book Study 2026- 4 Sessions!\nWe will gather once a month for 4 consecutive months. We will discuss different chapters of the book at each session\, so we hope you can attend all 4 sessions (tho we understand if you need to skip one\, of course). \nJoin our 2026 Interreligious Book Study 📚🕊️\nWe will be reading and discussing Valarie Kaur’s first book\, “See No Stranger”. This is open to everyone in the community no matter their faith tradition. \nAbout the series\nHosted by the Cal-Pac Annual Conference Council on Christian Unity and Interreligious Relations\, this study is the first of many book studies. These studies bring together people of different life experiences. It creates a welcoming space to listen\, question\, and learn from one another. Please feel free to share with people in your community. \nRegister now at this link.
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/book-study-see-no-stranger-by-valerie-kaur-council-on-christian-unity-and-interreligious-relations/2026-09-01/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260905T083000
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SUMMARY:Hawaii District UWF's Mission U Festival
DESCRIPTION:Hawaii District’s United Women in Faith will have their Mission U Festival with the theme\, “Experiencing Emmanuel” on Saturday\, September 5 at Wesley UMC. Mission u is an opportunity to study a spiritual growth topic\, a geographic area\, and an issue impacting society. Participants grow in understanding of the mission of the church in the current world context. The studies give particular attention to the responsibilities of women in the fulfillment of mission. This mission education program strengthens the leadership and membership of the United Women in Faith. \nWhen: Saturday\, September 5\, 2026 \n8:30AM Registration & Breakfast\n9:00AM – 1:30PM Lunch Included\nWesley UMC at 1350 Hunakai St\, Honolulu \nRegister Here
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/hawaii-district-uwfs-mission-u-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260906T143000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Khmer Advanced Course - Deeper Into the Bible
DESCRIPTION:LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES KHMER ADVANCED COURSE – DEEPER INTO THE BIBLE  \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n \nCost & Deadlines: $20.00. Please note the deadline to register is Sunday\, September 6\, 2026. The class size will max at 30 participants and registration will close if that number is reached before the registration deadline. \nRegister Here\nAbout the Course: \n\nInstructor: The instructor is Phannary Nhem\, a Certified Lay Minister in the California-Pacific Conference.\nDeeper Into the Bible has the following sessions:  (1) The Foundation — What is the Bible?; (2) The Old Testament – God’s Covenant & The Great Journey; (3) The New Testament – The Word Made Flesh; and (4) Living the Word – How to Treat the Bible. The course will be taught in Khmer.\nClasses are open to participants from all districts. The class will be held in person at Santa Ana UMC.\nAttendance at all sessions and all assigned work is required for credit as an LSM Advanced Course. The course is not part of the required curriculum for Certified Lay Speakers\, but it is approved as a LSM Advanced Course and qualifies Certified Lay Servants for re-certification.\nAbout Certified Lay Servant (CLS) and Certified Lay Speaker status: All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend as well as any lay member wanting continuing education. The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status. If you have taken the Basic Lay Servant Class within the last three years\, taking this advanced class will qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant.  If you want to be a Certified Lay SPEAKER\, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Preaching\, Leading or Planning Worship\, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts\, Leading Prayer\, United Methodist Heritage or History\, and United Methodist Polity. For more information about Lay Servant Ministries\, click here.\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nFor more information about this course\, contact Cathy Wilson at cwilson@calpacumc.org. \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n  \n 
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-khmer-advanced-course-deeper-into-the-bible/2026-09-06/
CATEGORIES:LSM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T170000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Khmer Advanced Course - Deeper Into the Bible
DESCRIPTION:LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES KHMER ADVANCED COURSE – DEEPER INTO THE BIBLE  \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n \nCost & Deadlines: $20.00. Please note the deadline to register is Sunday\, September 6\, 2026. The class size will max at 30 participants and registration will close if that number is reached before the registration deadline. \nRegister Here\nAbout the Course: \n\nInstructor: The instructor is Phannary Nhem\, a Certified Lay Minister in the California-Pacific Conference.\nDeeper Into the Bible has the following sessions:  (1) The Foundation — What is the Bible?; (2) The Old Testament – God’s Covenant & The Great Journey; (3) The New Testament – The Word Made Flesh; and (4) Living the Word – How to Treat the Bible. The course will be taught in Khmer.\nClasses are open to participants from all districts. The class will be held in person at Santa Ana UMC.\nAttendance at all sessions and all assigned work is required for credit as an LSM Advanced Course. The course is not part of the required curriculum for Certified Lay Speakers\, but it is approved as a LSM Advanced Course and qualifies Certified Lay Servants for re-certification.\nAbout Certified Lay Servant (CLS) and Certified Lay Speaker status: All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend as well as any lay member wanting continuing education. The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status. If you have taken the Basic Lay Servant Class within the last three years\, taking this advanced class will qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant.  If you want to be a Certified Lay SPEAKER\, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Preaching\, Leading or Planning Worship\, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts\, Leading Prayer\, United Methodist Heritage or History\, and United Methodist Polity. For more information about Lay Servant Ministries\, click here.\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nFor more information about this course\, contact Cathy Wilson at cwilson@calpacumc.org. \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n  \n 
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-khmer-advanced-course-deeper-into-the-bible/2026-09-13/
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SUMMARY:Hawai`i Acts of Repentance Task Force : "Mālama Mākua" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about Makua Valley: sacred land\, former home to Hawaiian residents\, location of Army live-fire training for 80 years\, with a lease that ends in 2029. Hear the story of lament\, advocacy and hope for the healing and restoration of the ‘aina\, from the people who lived it. \n1- hour film followed by Q&A with filmmaker Mikey Inouye and others. \nWhen: Sunday\, September 13 \nTime: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM \nWhere: Harris United Methodist Church \nRegister Here\nQuestions? Contact Amy at pastoramywake@gmail.com
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/hawaii-acts-of-repentance-task-force-malama-makua-film-screening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
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SUMMARY:UWF East District: Celebrate! Immanuel is With Us!
DESCRIPTION:East District United Women in Faith  \nAnnual Celebration and Recognition of Our Quiet Disciples \n\n9:00 AM Registration and Light Refreshments\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Program and Lunch\n\nFeatured Speaker: Jane Wood\, (Program Developer) \nDavid & Margaret Youth and Family Services \nRegistration fee is $20.00 per person. \nMake checks playable to East District United Women in Faith. Registration must be postmarked by September 9\, 2026 or there will be a $5.00 late fee applied. \nDownload registration form at this link \n. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/uwf-east-district-celebrate-immanuel-is-with-us/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T090000
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SUMMARY:North District UWF Annual Celebration & Recognition of Quiet Disciples : Still Blooming
DESCRIPTION:North District United Women in Faith \nAnnual Celebration & Recognition of our Quiet Disciples \nWhen: Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 \nWhere: Simi Valley United Methodist Church 2394 Erringer Rd Simi Valley\, CA 93065 \n9:00am Registration and morning coffee | 10:00am – 2:00pm Program \nFeatured Speaker: Rev. Garth Gilliam\, UMC North District Superintendent \nDownload this registration at this link.
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/north-district-uwf-annual-celebration-recognition-of-quiet-disciples-still-blooming/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T143000
DTSTAMP:20260831T232518Z
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SUMMARY:UWF South District Annual Celebration: Unity and Equality in Christ Jesus
DESCRIPTION:Join the United Women in Faith of South District for their annual celebration\, featuring a panel discussion on racial justice and breakout sessions. \nWhen: September 19th\, 2026\, 9:15am – 2:30 pm \nWhere: Santa Ana UMC \n2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana\, CA 92705 \nRegister Here
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/south-district-annual-celebration-unity-and-equality-in-christ-jesus/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260920T170000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Khmer Advanced Course - Deeper Into the Bible
DESCRIPTION:LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES KHMER ADVANCED COURSE – DEEPER INTO THE BIBLE  \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n \nCost & Deadlines: $20.00. Please note the deadline to register is Sunday\, September 6\, 2026. The class size will max at 30 participants and registration will close if that number is reached before the registration deadline. \nRegister Here\nAbout the Course: \n\nInstructor: The instructor is Phannary Nhem\, a Certified Lay Minister in the California-Pacific Conference.\nDeeper Into the Bible has the following sessions:  (1) The Foundation — What is the Bible?; (2) The Old Testament – God’s Covenant & The Great Journey; (3) The New Testament – The Word Made Flesh; and (4) Living the Word – How to Treat the Bible. The course will be taught in Khmer.\nClasses are open to participants from all districts. The class will be held in person at Santa Ana UMC.\nAttendance at all sessions and all assigned work is required for credit as an LSM Advanced Course. The course is not part of the required curriculum for Certified Lay Speakers\, but it is approved as a LSM Advanced Course and qualifies Certified Lay Servants for re-certification.\nAbout Certified Lay Servant (CLS) and Certified Lay Speaker status: All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend as well as any lay member wanting continuing education. The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status. If you have taken the Basic Lay Servant Class within the last three years\, taking this advanced class will qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant.  If you want to be a Certified Lay SPEAKER\, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Preaching\, Leading or Planning Worship\, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts\, Leading Prayer\, United Methodist Heritage or History\, and United Methodist Polity. For more information about Lay Servant Ministries\, click here.\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nFor more information about this course\, contact Cathy Wilson at cwilson@calpacumc.org. \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n  \n 
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-khmer-advanced-course-deeper-into-the-bible/2026-09-20/
CATEGORIES:LSM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T140000
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SUMMARY:UWF West District Annual Celebration 2026
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, September 26\, 2026\, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nWhere: Crenshaw UMC\, 3740 Don Felipe Dr\, Los Angeles CA 90008 \nCost & Deadlines: The registration fee is $25. Register by Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026. \nAbout the Celebration: \n\nMembers of West District UWFaith\, other UWFaith members and women in general are invited to attend. Click here for a flyer to share with your sisters.\nWe will gather under the theme “Following God’s Plan\,” with Jeremiah 29:11 as our guiding scripture. It will be a time fellowship and affirmation as United Women in Faith. Celebrate our work in mission for the 2025-2026 program year.\nOur guest presenter will be Mary Preyer. Mary is the West District UWF Membership Coordinator.\nOur special offering is designated for Crenshaw UMC’s UWFaith’s Special Mission.\nFor additional information and to pay your registration fee\, contact Barbara Hartell\, West District UWFaith Treasurer\, bhartell14@yahoo.com or (310) 645-1367.\nRegistration payments can be made check\, payable to West District UWFaith\, and mail to Barbara Hartell\, 6140 Canterbury Dr Apt 310\, Culver City CA 90230-7184.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/uwf-west-district-annual-celebration-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260927T170000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Khmer Advanced Course - Deeper Into the Bible
DESCRIPTION:LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES KHMER ADVANCED COURSE – DEEPER INTO THE BIBLE  \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n \nCost & Deadlines: $20.00. Please note the deadline to register is Sunday\, September 6\, 2026. The class size will max at 30 participants and registration will close if that number is reached before the registration deadline. \nRegister Here\nAbout the Course: \n\nInstructor: The instructor is Phannary Nhem\, a Certified Lay Minister in the California-Pacific Conference.\nDeeper Into the Bible has the following sessions:  (1) The Foundation — What is the Bible?; (2) The Old Testament – God’s Covenant & The Great Journey; (3) The New Testament – The Word Made Flesh; and (4) Living the Word – How to Treat the Bible. The course will be taught in Khmer.\nClasses are open to participants from all districts. The class will be held in person at Santa Ana UMC.\nAttendance at all sessions and all assigned work is required for credit as an LSM Advanced Course. The course is not part of the required curriculum for Certified Lay Speakers\, but it is approved as a LSM Advanced Course and qualifies Certified Lay Servants for re-certification.\nAbout Certified Lay Servant (CLS) and Certified Lay Speaker status: All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend as well as any lay member wanting continuing education. The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status. If you have taken the Basic Lay Servant Class within the last three years\, taking this advanced class will qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant.  If you want to be a Certified Lay SPEAKER\, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Preaching\, Leading or Planning Worship\, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts\, Leading Prayer\, United Methodist Heritage or History\, and United Methodist Polity. For more information about Lay Servant Ministries\, click here.\n\n  \nRegister Here\n  \nFor more information about this course\, contact Cathy Wilson at cwilson@calpacumc.org. \nSundays\, September 6\, 13\, 20\, 27\, 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nSanta Ana UMC\, 2121 N Grand Ave\, Santa Ana CA 92705 \n  \n 
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-khmer-advanced-course-deeper-into-the-bible/2026-09-27/
CATEGORIES:LSM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260929T200000
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SUMMARY:Lay Servant Ministries Advanced Course - UM Polity
DESCRIPTION:LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES ADVANCED COURSE – UM POLITY\nTuesdays\, September 29\, October 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, 2026\, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM California (Pacific Time)\nTuesdays\, September 29\, October 6\, 13\, 20 and 27\, 2026\, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Hawaii (Hawaii Time) \nRegister Here\nZoom Online Platform \nCost & Deadlines: $30.00 and you must provide your own book (see below). Please note the deadline to register is Sunday\, September 27\, 2026. The class size will max at 30 participants and registration will close if that number is reached before the registration deadline. \nAbout the Course: \nInstructor: Deborah Bass \n \nDeborah E. Bass Faith-Based Leader | Advocate for Elder Care | Trainer & Facilitator Deborah E. Bass is a committed faith leader and advocate\, currently serving as Chairperson of National Black Methodists for Church Renewal\,(BMCR) and Chairperson of the Cal-Pac Conference Committee on Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century. She is also a seasoned trainer and facilitator for the Office of Community Developers of the General Board of Global Ministries. A lifelong United Methodist and a third-generation member of the Church\, Ms. Bass returned to her hometown of Compton\, California in 2015 after 30 years of service in New York City with the General Board of Global Ministries. During her tenure there\, she held key leadership positions\, including Associate General Secretary for Community and Institutional Ministries and Deputy General Secretary for Administration. In 2008\, she founded Bass Eldercare Resources\, a mission-driven business helping seniors and their families navigate the complexities of aging and senior care. Certified in Gerontology Advocacy\, she offered free educational seminars through churches and community-based organizations\, with a focus on helping elders maintain independence and protect their assets. Currently the Lay Leader at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Compton\, Ms. Bass continues to blend her passion for ministry\, justice\, and eldercare through both local and national leadership roles. \nThe course uses a Wesleyan theological frame—connection—to help readers understand United Methodism’s polity and organization as the interrelationship of our beliefs\, mission\, and practice. The course is organized into four parts—United Methodist beliefs\, mission\, practice\, and organization. Polity and organization are primary embodiments of The United Methodist Church. Functional in nature\, these aspects of the denomination facilitate our mission to make disciples for the transformation of the world. This book connects denominational governance and organization to our beliefs as well as our mission. A clear understanding of our identity—as Methodists with Wesleyan roots in connection—and our purpose—to make disciples for the transformation of the world—can help students of United Methodism navigate this treacherous landscape as present and future leaders. \n\nProvide your own book: All participants will need a copy of The Method of Our Mission by Laceye Warner (Amazon\, Cokesbury\, Upper Room).\nClasses are open to participants from all districts\, and the class will be in an online format.\nAttendance is required at all sessions for credit and you must have your camera on to get credit for the course.  \nAbout Certified Lay Servant (CLS) and Certified Lay Speaker status: All those seeking certification as a Certified Lay Servant are invited to attend as well as any lay member wanting continuing education. The BASIC class and one Advanced Class is required to successfully apply for Certified Lay Servant status. If you have taken the Basic Lay Servant Class within the last three years\, taking this advanced class will qualify you as a Certified Lay Servant.  If you want to continue on to being a Certified Lay SPEAKER\, you will need to take the following advanced classes: Preaching\, Leading or Planning Worship\, Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts\, Leading Prayer\, United Methodist Heritage or History\, and United Methodist Polity. For more information about Lay Servant Ministries\, click here.\nTechnical requirements for Zoom participants: To participate in Zoom  meetings\, participants must have a reliable Internet connection\, and a  laptop\, tablet\, or smartphone device that can download and install the  Zoom app. A web or phone camera and a microphone are highly recommended\,  although some users may call in via phone if a mic is not available. Zoom information will be sent to you later by the instructor. \n\nRegister Here\nFor more information about this course\, contact Cathy Wilson at cwilson@calpacumc.org.
URL:https://calpacumc.org/event/lay-servant-ministries-advanced-course-um-polity/2026-09-29/
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