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By Marlene Urban-Funk (Cal-Pac Retreat Ministries) This past couple of weeks has been one of profound reflection, gratitude, and grace for my family and our camping community. On Tuesday, September 10th, as the Bridge Fire raged toward our home in Wrightwood, we were evacuated. It was a surreal experience watching the fire grow from 4,000 […]
by Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communications On Saturday, September 21, the North District community gathered at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church for a vibrant and heartfelt service celebrating Rev. Garth Gilliam’s installation as North District Superintendent. The event began with worship at 11 AM and was a collaborative effort of musicians and ministry leaders from […]
Developing Personnel Policies (SPRC 202), Tuesday, September 17, 6:30 pm PDT: All are invited to attend this presentation by Jan Hanson, Human Resources Director for the California-Pacific Conference. This seminar is particularly relevant for SPRC chairpersons, SPRC members, clergy appointed to local churches, and church employees that manage employees. Below is the recording of this session and […]
Final Update: As of September 18th, 2024 both Camp Lazy W and Camp Wrightwood are fully intact and operational! We wish to thank the firefighters, officers, deputies, support staff, Golden State Water, Edison, UIA, and the numerous unnamed personnel who protected us. A message from Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank regarding the wildfires local to our conference:During […]
Establishing the Employment Relationship (SPRC 201), Tuesday, September 10, 6:30 pm PDT: All are invited to attend this presentation by Jan Hanson, Human Resources Director for the California-Pacific Conference. This seminar is particularly relevant for SPRC chairpersons, SPRC members, clergy appointed to local churches, and church employees that manage employees. Below is the recording of this session […]
by Alyssa Fisher, Director Communications The Be Still Ministry is celebrating its first anniversary on September 21 at 6 p.m. at Santa Ana United Methodist Church, with a special guest speaker, Rev. Ken Suhr, Director of Leadership and Congregational Vitality for Cal-Pac. Over the past year, Be Still Ministry has grown into a place of […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Mrs. Dorothy Lawson, spouse of Rev. James Lawson, Jr., a deceased member of the California-Pacific Conference, on August 25, 2024. Mrs. Lawson is survived by her sons, John and Morris. A memorial service will […]
Report from Rev. Gregory Douglass, pastor at Native American United Methodist Church and Chairperson, Cal-Pac Committee on Native American Ministries It was a heartwarming trip to Sherman Indian High School, Riverside, CA, where we got to meet the new principal, new dorm coordinator, several students who helped unload vehicles, staff, and our treasured contact at […]
Photos by Stephen Hale, Capital Hope ProductionsWritten by Alyssa Fisher Sunday, September 8, 2024 was a homecoming and reunion at Downey United Methodist Church, as it celebrated its 170th anniversary. Local politicians, former pastors, and congregants from the present and past gathered in the pews on Sunday, sharing their memories of Downey UMC at the center of […]
THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. David Burgeson, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on September 7, 2024. Rev. Burgeson is survived by his wife, Sarah, and daughters, Amber and Sadie. A memorial service will be held: Saturday, November […]
