Lenten Message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank
Bishop Escobedo-Frank shares a message for the 2025 Lenten season. You can watch at this link: https://vimeo.com/1063740688
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LA Fire Relief Update (WJ UMVIM)
The following update was provided by the Western Jurisdiction United Methodist Volunteers in Mission on March 6, 2025. It is because of you that we can announce that effective immediately, we do not need any additional supplies for the fires in the Los Angeles area. This milestone was only accomplished by the outstanding response of […]
Cal-Pac Announcement: Interim Justice and Compassion Ministries Team
As announced last week, Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes started personal leave on March 2, 2025, and will be relocating to England with her wife. The Connectional Ministries team is thrilled to announce an interim Justice and Compassion ministries team consisting of: Rev. Karin Ellis – JCEMT Program CoordinatorKarin is an ordained Elder in the United […]
Cal-Pac Staff Announcement: David Burkitt will serve as Chief Finance and Benefits Officer of the California-Pacific Annual Conference
The California-Pacific Annual Conference is pleased to welcome David Burkitt, Ph.D., as the new Chief Finance and Benefits Officer, effective March 10, 2025. Dr. Burkitt brings over 30 years of financial expertise and extensive leadership experience in nonprofit, healthcare, and higher education administration. He has served in key financial and academic roles, including Vice President […]
Shepherd of the Hills’ Knit Wits Share 3,000th Prayer Shawl
by Rev. Jennifer Burns When Pastor Craig Brown challenged the congregation to “Consider what You can do,” the phrase stuck in Marilyn Widen’s mind and would not let her go. Having received a prayer blanket herself, she thought she could learn to do that. She asked a friend to teach her to knit, invited others […]
Message of Support to Affected Congregations from Bishop Escobedo-Frank | March 2025
Bishop Escobedo-Frank offers a message of support to the additional congregations whose members lost homes and jobs during the fires in January 2025.
Campers explore the elements at Wrightwood
Over Presidents’ Day weekend, Camp Wrightwood buzzed with the energy of more than 100 campers, staff, and volunteers, all coming together for an unforgettable winter retreat. From kindergarteners to high school seniors, campers explored faith through the elements of earth, light, and air while making memories that will last a lifetime. The weekend was packed […]
Cal-Pac youth support fire relief efforts
After seeing the heartbreaking impact of the LA fires, the youth at Claremont UMC turned their faith into action, building sifters to help families sift through the ashes of their homes. Led by Youth Director Sara Swift Tharpe, the group built sifters to help families search through the ashes for cherished belongings as fire relief […]
Minor Medical & Liability Release: AC2025
CALIFORNIA-PACIFIC YOUNG PEOPLE MINISTRIESMEDICAL & LIABILITY RELEASE FOR MINORS This form is for youth who have not yet reached their eighteenth birthday. This form must be signed by a parent/guardian to participate in a Young People Ministry event, including events or child care at AC2025. A digital signature is required, and the signature request email […]
Exhibitor Application: AC2025
EXHIBITOR APPLICATION The 41st Annual Session is currently accepting requests for a limited number of exhibit tables in our event space per the following guidelines: