Congregational Vitality EMT to Host Innovation Discernment Academy
Have you ever wondered if you could start something to reach new people in new ways? What kinds of gifts do we need to be able to innovate for good? […]
Growing Church Conference Gathers in San Diego
Report submitted by Rev. Hongyun Won (Committee of Korean Ministry) The 2026 Growing Church Conference (GCC) is a long-standing tradition of the Western Jurisdiction of the UMC, where Korean pastors […]
Message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank: Lent 2026
As the Lenten season begin, Bishop Escobedo-Frank encourages us to create a new discipline that engages peace-making. Please watch the video below to hear the message. A transcipt is also […]
Reflection: Viva La Church 2025
Submitted by Jan Newton, North District Administrative Assistant, and Breeana Tua, Maywood UMC Jan Newton: As attendees at Viva La Church in Las Vegas, Nevada last month, we – clergy, laity, leaders […]
Advent 2025 Resources
We invite you to watch the video message above from Bishop Escobedo-Frank Grace and peace to you, Cal-Pac friends! This year, we highlight the resource that Discipleship Ministries of the […]
Recording: Church in the Digital Age
Below you’ll find the recording of this session.Explore our other Cal-Pac Learning Lab sessions at this link. RECORDING:
Recording: Bridging Cultural Differences in Ministry
Below you’ll find the slides and the recording of this session.Explore our other Cal-Pac Learning Lab sessions at this link. RESOURCES: RECORDING:
Join Viva La Church!: A movement of the people
“Viva La Church!: A movement of the people”, Oct. 21-23, in Las Vegas, hosted by the Western Jurisdiction Information and Registration Come hang out with us in Vegas! Keynote speakers […]
Report: 35th Convocation of the Vietnamese National Caucus of The United Methodist Church
Submitted by Rev. Lui Tran The 35th Convocation of the Vietnamese National Caucus (VNC) of the United Methodist Church convened July 24–27, 2025, at Garden Grove United Methodist Church in California, with the theme “Equip […]
AC2025: Cherishing Workshops
On Friday evening of Annual Conference, you will have several options to choose from to learn and develop skills through our Cherishing Workshops! Read on to learn more, and check […]