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Bishop Frederick Wertz died yesterday, October 16, 2013, less than two weeks after celebrating his 97th birthday. At the time of his death, Bishop Wertz was the longest-serving surviving bishop, having been elected to the episcopacy in 1968. Bishop Wertz was born in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, on October 5, 1916, son of Jesse Price and Ada […]
Huntington Park United Methodist Church’s (West District) Apportionment Giving reached 115% this September. Pastor Alexandro Vilches and Lay Leader Jackie Vázquez believe that Apportionment Giving, “reaches people through ministries beyond the local church that our own church might not ever reach. We believe that it never hurts our ministry to give because God provides for […]
Varaidzo Bvirindi of Zimbabwe is the recipient of the California-Pacific Direct Scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. Varaidzo is a first-year student enrolled in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Because of the faithfulness of the California-Pacific Annual Conference to this ministry, the young men and women of Africa, like Varaidzo, are being given […]
This past week, some 20 volunteers from the California-Pacific Annual Conference led by Team Leader Jennifer Demaree went to Long Beach, New York to be in the ministry of presence with those who are still dealing with damage from Hurricane Sandy one year ago. At the invitation of the New York Annual Conference, the California-Pacific […]
Visiting our congregations on Sunday mornings has been one of the joys of my ministry. Sometimes I do leave with concerns, but overall it is a good and joyful experience to worship with you in our congregations. I appreciate seeing first-hand how our churches are doing in being faithful to Christ Jesus. Our churches are […]
The following is an excerpt from Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño’s chapter entitled, “Immigration: A Bishop’s Perspective,” from the book Bishops on the Border: Pastoral Responses to Immigration coauthored by Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño, Mark Adams (PCUSA), Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas (Catholic), Bishop Kirk S. Smith (Episcopal), Bishop Stephen S. Talmage (ELCA). The book is available […]
Even while the federal government is shut down, one government activity continues with full force: more than 1,100 of our immigrant brothers and sisters are being deported every day, including today. We faith leaders will continue to work every single day until not one more family is separated, not one more mother or father is […]
The Camping, Outdoor and Retreat Ministries Council and Director of Camping Ministry and Operations, the Rev. David Berkey, are pleased to announce the following: Catherine (Cat) Holbert has been hired as the new director at Lazy W Ranch, effective September 23rd. Cat has a degree in Parks and Recreation from Virginia Commonwealth University and has […]
This month, we celebrate with gladness that 10 of our local churches in the California-Pacific Annual Conference are currently at, or exceed, 100% Apportionment Giving: Kam-Nam UMC (103%) – Hawaii Pacific Islanders UMC (100%) – Hawaii Aldersgate UMC (100%) – Hawaii First Tongan UMC of Hawaii (100%) – Hawaii Honoka’a UMC (100%) – Hawaii Na’alehu […]
We looked at one another and pointed and made motions as we sang. I always feel a little silly doing the song. But, I remember it well. [By Rev. Dr. Stephen Hundley, Cal-Pac Executive Director of Connectional Ministries] The longer I live, the more I find my memories to be like snapshots in my mind. […]
