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The news keeps coming about the atrocities of war in Ukraine and according to the most recent statement released by Roland Fernandes, General Secretary of Global Ministries, The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), the humanitarian relief arm of Global Ministries, is in communication with partners in the region and actively exploring the coordination of […]
United Methodists Raise Over $56,000 for Hunger Relief through the Good Competition: Super Bowl Challenge in California and Ohio Even as the noise of our LA Rams victory celebrations have died down, we have one more piece to celebrate – United Methodists in Cincinnati and Los Angeles together raised over $56,000 for efforts to alleviate […]
Most of us recognize and stand solidly against overt expressions of racism such as racial slurs, violence, cross-burnings by the Ku Klux Klan, and practices of blatant racial segregation and discrimination. But overt racism is only the tip of the iceberg. More often, racial discrimination is disguised and shows up in subtle ways (covert racism) such as implicit biases, […]
“We entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” (2nd Cor. 5:20b-21) This Ash Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at noon EST (9 AM PST; 7 AM HST), Church and […]
The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of the United Methodist Church (UMC) announced that applications for the Ethnic Young Adult Internship (EYA) 2022 program have been extended to March 20, 2022. EYA internships offer students of color experience working in Washington, D.C. with GBCS and partner organizations for social advocacy and justice. “EYA […]
The General Board of Church & Societyby Rev. Katie Monfortte Let’s celebrate Black History Month with some great picture books! The Sacred Worth Books database can be used to celebrate Black history, experiences, and joy! Use this resource to find titles to add to your family’s storytime this month as we commemorate and emphasize Black history. Here […]
by Ed WhiteJanuary 27, 2022 For many, the words inscribed at Lady Liberty represent a false hope to migrants. However, there are victories from time to time that encourage us to keep pushing forward. I will take this opportunity to lift up a friend of mine and his accomplishments: Spc. Hector Barajas of the 82nd […]
Update: This post has been updated with the memorial service information and the correction of Mrs. Tuell’s nickname. Our sincere apologies for the error. Mrs. Marjorie “Marji” Beadles Tuell, the widow of former California-Pacific Conference Bishop Jack Marvin Tuell, passed on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at the Wesley Homes Health Center in Des Moines, Washington. […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs. Sa’ofetalai Taufete’e, the spouse of Rev. Faaagi Taufete’e, a deceased member of the California-Pacific Conference, on January 8, 2022. We recently became aware. Mrs. Taufete’e is survived by her children: Taai, Matthew, Eileen […]
The General Board of Church and Society is calling for Ethnic Young Intern applicants for this summer (June 5 – July 30, 2022). The application deadline is March 1, 2022. The Ethnic Young Adult Internship (EYA) is for United Methodist young people desiring to put their faith in action! Interns gain professional experience with Church […]
