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Spanish American Institute (SAI) has opened the application process for the SAI/UMC Latino Youth Scholarships beginning mid-February until April 10, 2021. Scholarship applicants must: 1) have been a member of a local California-Pacific United Methodist Church for at least one year, and 2) provide a letter of recommendation from the Pastor or Youth Director indicating faithful service […]
March 8, 2021 Nashville, Tennessee – The Connectional Relations team of the General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) is announcing that the newest vetted ministry partner is Ace Hardware. Ace, a national retailer, has more than 2,400 participating locations in the United States and will offer discounts for purchases made for the church. The partnership will […]
Greetings, I have to share with you news today that James Kang, our Director of Communications and Innovation, is stepping down from his role, effective April 1, 2021. James shared with me some time ago about his desire to start something new outside of the Conference. At the time, we agreed that he would be […]
As we emerge from the deep thaw of our COVID-19 crisis, I am encouraged by the availability of the new vaccines. We have not arrived yet for a just distribution schedule, and I especially lament the inequality of distribution for our poorer and racially segregated populations. However, government officials are trying to do their best, […]
The California-Pacific United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce the Scholarship and Ministry Grant Program for 2021. This year, there will be over $160,000 available. Over the years, the Foundation has been the beneficiary of bequests which have become permanent endowments to help fund a variety of ministries. Grants are available to Local Churches, Individuals, […]
The official day of UMCOR Sunday 2021 is March 14, 2021. All are encouraged to celebrate this Sunday on any Sunday throughout the year. As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) equips churches and individuals for ministry with persons in need. UMCOR responds to […]
by Heather HahnFebruary 25, 2021 | UM News The Rev. Junius B. Dotson, the top executive of Discipleship Ministries, died late Feb. 24, less than a month after announcing his battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 55. His unexpected death brought together United Methodists of varied theological views in an outpouring of grief and love […]
This news notification is a summary of two separate announcements just recently released. At its meeting on February 20, the Commission on the General Conference made a decision to further postpone the 2020 General Conference until August 29 – September 6, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minn. as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the safety of […]
by Catalina VillegasFebruary 20, 2021 SANTA PAULA, Calif. — At 4 a.m., one morning, Rev. Joel Hortiales asked his three kids: “Estan listos hijos? (Are you ready?).” As the director of Hispanic and Latino Ministries at Border Concerns with the United Methodist Church in the Pacific region, Hortiales has been helping migrants for almost a […]
