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Annual Conference 2021 will, once again, take place virtually in June 2021. The Sessions Task Force of the California-Pacific Conference recently made this decision, taking into account current and projected health and safety conditions. The dates of Annual Conference 2021 have been set for June 17-19, 2021.
UM Council of BishopsFEBRUARY 16, 2021 The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church will be offering a weekly devotion during the Lenten season which begins this week. Each Wednesday during Lent and every day during Holy Week, a 15-minute recorded devotion, led by a bishop and leaders from their episcopal areas will be […]
Camp and Retreat Ministries of the California-Pacific Conference is pleased to announce the hiring of Joshua Davis as the new Site Director of Lazy W. Ranch. Joshua grew up in Ventura, CA working in construction and eventually owning his own construction business. In 2014, he started his work as a volunteer at Colby Ranch where […]
We are saddened to learn of Rev. Dr. John McFarland pleading guilty to criminal offenses that involve children. We reiterate our unequivocal opposition to abuse or misconduct of any kind, especially against children. As clergy, we need to remember our sacred vows of “doing no harm,” and uphold our highest moral values in our personal […]
A welcoming message from Rev. Jim Powell, North District Superintendent: Dear Servants of Jesus Christ, I am pleased to announce Sally Hess became the newest North District Administrative Assistant on February 1, 2021. Sally has a genuine love for all people and demonstrates great energy for helping others. She also commands advanced skills in business administration and computer/online communications. […]
There are a number of important updates to share on our California-Pacific Annual Conference’s response to COVID-19. Here is where we stand: With the Supreme Court’s ruling that churches can open with State, County and City restrictions, the Cabinet is providing for our local churches in California a process by which limited indoor worship can take […]
Interested in becoming a Global Mission Fellow? Apply now to become a US-2 Track Fellow! Fellows who serve in the US-2 Track have witnessed the deep-rooted systems of injustice in their own country and desire to advocate for change. Fellows form meaningful relationships with the community as they are mentored by organizations meeting immediate needs […]
Check-in #2 (w/ Frank & Josh) – Refugee Welcome Center from Cal-Pac UMC on Vimeo. To support this ministry, go to paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=KTFLMQWQEKLE6&source=url and select “Refugee Welcome Center” in the dropdown menu. You can also contact them at eprwelcomecenter@gmail.com
Apply now for the 2021 Cal-Pac Hunger Grant. Hunger Grants are administered by the Hunger, Homelessness, Affordable Housing Task Force, which is part of the Justice & Compassion EMT. The maximum grant for 2021 is $500. Since the 1970’s, the Cal-Pac Hunger Grant has been resourcing churches in feeding those in need in their community. We give […]
Late in 2020, a woman contacted Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) seeking assistance in repairing a leaky roof before the winter rains set in. The request was shared among partner agencies and nonprofits. How does an United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Early Response Team deal with an emergency repair and follow the pandemic […]
