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As tensions mount between North Korea and the United States, all of us need to be in prayer for cooler heads and the calming of fears. We here in the California-Pacific Conference are especially affected by these tensions, as we are responsible for the United Methodist Churches on Guam that is threatened specifically by North […]
We are more than we were before, yet a piece of us was left behind. Eight people from the Memphis and Tennessee Annual Conferences traveled to Kindu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to participate in Congo Women Arise – the United Methodist Church initiative that combats stigma due to rape in East Congo. The […]
Here’s the latest update from Paul Jeffrey, missionary at large. “Many who suffer the unspeakable violence of war and displacement refuse to be victims, as evidenced by this group of formerly displaced women singing and dancing as they walk home from a communal vegetable garden along a flood control dike they built themselves. Both images […]
The Cal-Pac team worked in conjunction with Siskiyou Habitat for Humanity to help those who still have unmet needs as a result of a devastating fire in September 2014. The fire destroyed several parts of the town including two churches and 136 homes. A combined team of 15 included University UMC (Irvine), Aldersgate UMC (Tustin) […]
The 2015 Parliament of the World’s Religions (PWR) was a huge success, with over 200 religions sending representatives from around the world. It was apparent this event needs to take place more often. Therefore, the next PWR has recently been announced. It will be held in Toronto, Canada November 1-7, 2018. Council of Bishops of […]
National Association of Filipino American United Methodists (NAFAUM) in conjunction with BalikBayanihan 2018 call for donations of used text or reference books. The much-needed books will be used to fill the libraries of United Methodist theological and Christian learning centers in the Philippines. The books will provide people, aspiring to be of service, resources that […]
By Rev. David Berkey, Director of Camp and Retreat Ministries This summer, many young people across the California-Pacific Conference are leading ministries in the local church and beyond that transform lives, including some 150 of them leading week-long camp experiences for children and youth. Key Insight: As our Summer Camp theme, “Branching Out: Connecting Through Christ,” […]
Here’s latest update from Mozart Adevu, missionary in Ghana. “Galamsey activities expose Ghanaians to drinking and inhaling of gaseous mercury, which is absorbed into the blood.” [tw-button size=”medium” background=”” color=”” target=”_self” link=”https://www.calpacumc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Mozart-Adveu-Newsletter-June-2017.pdf”]Read the Letter[/tw-button]
By Rev. David Farley, Director of Justice & Compassion Ministries In leading our local churches, let us never lose the spirit of adventure in the way John Wesley saw mission-field engagement in difficult times such as ours today. Not only was Wesley a supporter of the famous prison reformer, John Howard, and of the anti-slavery […]
BeADisciple courses are now available to everyone through the BeADisciple community for individuals who want to become better Christian disciples. They are designed for both laity and clergy persons to develop skills and increase ministry effectiveness. Note: Only those courses marked Lay Servant Ministries can be used for LSM credit. BeADisciple issues a certificate to […]
