This year’s Annual Conference gatherings require votes that impact our worldwide connection, and we want you to be informed and involved. Your participation matters! At the General Conference 2020/2024 meeting, four pieces of legislation passed that would change the denomination’s constitution. In order for these
Subject: Condemnation of Attack on United Methodist Church Delegation in Nigeria The United Methodist Africa Forum, West Africa Desk strongly condemns the March 25, 2025 attack on a delegation from the United Methodist Church (UMC) by members of the Global Methodist Church (GMC) during their
photos by Joscie Cutchens and Alyssa Fisher TORRANCE, Calif. – March 26, 2025 – The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) of The United Methodist Church gathered from March 16-19, 2025, at Faith United Methodist Church in Torrance, California, for its Spring 2025 Board
Earlier this week, we received the news of Rev. Dr. Afrie Songo Joye’s passing. Rev. Dr. Joye was a retired elder in the California-Pacific Conference. Bishop Escobedo-Frank shared that “Rev. Dr. Afrie Songo Joye is one of the saints who paved the way for justice
The California-Pacific Commission on Archives and History will host the presentation of the Bishop’s Cane to the Rev. Dr. Dale Smith on March 18, at 10:00 a.m. The Cane belonged to Reverend Robert McIntyre; the first Bishop elected from the Southern California Conference of the
The Cal-Pac Learning Lab is back! Join us in March and April as we continue our series of webinars designed to equip clergy and lay leaders with the essential skills and knowledge needed to sustain and grow their ministries. Each session provides practical, actionable insights
Bishop Escobedo-Frank shares a message for the 2025 Lenten season. You can watch at this link: https://vimeo.com/1063740688
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 –
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