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A PDF of this letter is available at this link. THE 2025 OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD IS NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 15 There are no plan changes to our current medical, dental or vision plans through the Conference and they will continue to be available in 2025. However, we are excited to announce two new features that will enhance […]
Recent US government policies deny most asylum applicants from even having an opportunity to request asylum before being deported back into Mexico. The immigration policy of prevention through deterrence (making the immigration process as difficult and dangerous as possible) is alive and well. Volunteers have witnessed Border Patrol taking most of migrants’ possessions including critical […]
The Cal-Pac Board of Pension and Health Benefits will host several information sessions to support this year’s open enrollment period. The sessions will review the medical, dental, and vision offerings for the 2025 year and provide an introduction to using our new online enrollment platform EASE. Please register for a session below, a recording of […]
Below is the recording of this session and related resources.Explore our other Cal-Pac Learning Lab sessions at this link. RESOURCES: RECORDINGS:
Provided by UMCRM (United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministries) this 34 page digital guide lists UMC retreat options for clergy around the US. The latest update of the UMC Clergy Retreat Guide and Directory lists UMC retreat facilities around the United Sates who host clergy. There are also sample retreat schedules and retreat themes included […]
Prayers requested! Several of our Cal-Pac communities are under threat from the quickly spreading Mountain Fire. The fire started yesterday and is still at 0% containment. Please join us in praying for containment and the safety of the communities of Camarillo UMC, Moorpark UMC, El Buen Pastor UMC, and Bardsdale UMC. We will share other […]
Transcript: Hello everyone, it’s Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank, and I’m coming to you from St. Simons Island, Georgia, where I’m at Epworth by the Sea, a United Methodist retreat center.And I’m here with the Council of Bishops. But I wanted to take a moment to say to you that I am with you after we have […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs. Gaynl Trotter, spouse of Rev. J. Irwin Trotter,a deceased member of the California-Pacific Conference, on October 29, 2024. Mrs. Trotter is survived by her daughter, Sheena. A memorial service will be held: Friday, January […]
by Rev. Jennifer Burns During a training on October 26th, participants discussed our denominational mission statement: to make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. One important part of the Great Commission is missing from the statement: “Go.” This was one of the ways that Pastors Michael and Jill Beck challenged participants […]
Looking for a way to make a meaningful impact? Join the Mississippi United Methodist Disaster Response team to help rebuild communities. Volunteers will repair damages from minor to major, assist with ground-up rebuilding, and add the finishing touches that restore homes and hope. You’ll work as part of a team during a 1-2 week mission […]
