Flourishing: Plant a Garden
🌱🌴🪴Have you planted your garden yet? Bishop Escobedo-Frank challenged us all at Annual Conference to plant a garden this year as part of our journey to Flourish! Whether it’s a […]
Bishop Escobedo-Frank intends to appoint Reverend Paige Eaves as Assistant to the Bishop

It is with joy that I announce the appointment of Reverend Paige Eaves as Assistant to the Bishop, effective October 1, 2024. Reverend Eaves comes to this role with a […]
Children’s Story Bible Highlights Sacred Belonging
By Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communications “Mom, does God love boys more than girls?” This question from Mariko Clark’s young daughter was the catalyst for her journey investigating the various […]
Cal-Pac Community Shows Gratitude Amidst Wildfires
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 […]
Rev. Garth Gilliam Installed as North District Superintendent: A Celebration of Calling and Community
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 […]
Recording: Developing Personnel Policies

Developing Personnel Policies (SPRC 202), Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:30 pm PDT: All are invited to attend this presentation by Jan Hanson, Human Resources Director for the California-Pacific Conference. This seminar […]
Local Wildfires Update
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 […]
Recording: Establishing the Employment Relationship

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 […]
Be Still Ministry Celebrates First Anniversary
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 […]
Remembering Mrs. Dorothy Lawson

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 […]