The full update from today’s email can be read at this link.

We are relieved to see the news that firefighters have begun containment of all active fires. Today, Bishop Escobedo-Frank and the Cabinet met with affected churches to find out what is needed and to begin to provide resources. We continue to pray for our communities as we begin the long road to relief and recovery. Please see below for updated information on how to help, and a beginning list of resources for those impacted by this week’s disasters.

HOW TO HELP

TARGET GIFT CARDS

The congregation of Altadena UMC is requesting gift cards to Target for clothing and other immediate needs items. Please send gift cards of any denomination to the conference office for distribution:
Denyse Barnes
c/o California-Pacific Annual Conference
PO Box 6006
Pasadena, CA 91102-6006

MONETARY DONATIONS:

We’ve set up a special fund – the Los Angeles Fires Recovery Fund – where you can contribute directly towards relief and recovery from the effects of the winds and firestorms this week. www.calpacumc.org/donate

Check donations payable to the California-Pacific Conference can be mailed to California-Pacific Conference, Los Angeles Fires Recovery Fund, PO Box 6006, Pasadena CA 91102.

If you’d like to include a QR code to donate in your worship bulletins or slides this weekend, you can download that at this link.

GRIEF COUNSELORS

As our communities process the trauma and loss they’ve experienced this week, we’re hoping to share access to grief counselors in our network. If you or someone you know is qualified to support this need, please reach out to Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes at dbarnes@calpacumc.org.

LOCAL DONATIONS

If you are local and have items to donate such as masks, please contact Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes at dbarnes@calpacumc.org to coordinate.

RESOURCES

LITANY RESOURCE

In response to this week’s disasters, your Connectional Ministries team has prepared a litany for use in your upcoming services. DOWNLOAD NOW >>

WESPATH NATURAL DISASTER RESOURCE

Wespath has provided a document that has some helpful information for plan participants and resources applicable to anyone impacted by the wind and fires. DOWNLOAD NOW >>

SHARE YOUR NEEDS

Please share immediate needs from your communities with your District Superintendent or our Director of Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry, Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes at dbarnes@calpacumc.org.