Lenten Message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank
Bishop Escobedo-Frank shares a message for the 2025 Lenten season. You can watch at this link: https://vimeo.com/1063740688
Message of Support to Affected Congregations from Bishop Escobedo-Frank | March 2025
Bishop Escobedo-Frank offers a message of support to the additional congregations whose members lost homes and jobs during the fires in January 2025.
Message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank: In Memory of Rev. Dr. Lydia Waters
February 21, 2025 Dear California-Pacific Annual Conference, It is with deep sorrow that I share the news of the passing of Rev. Dr. Lydia Waters on February 20, 2025. Rev. Dr. Waters was born and educated in Texas. Her undergraduate studies were done at Texas
2025 Clergy Appointment Announcements
Bishop Escobedo-Frank and the Cabinet have announced the first appointments for the 2025 year. Appointment announcements will be added to the announcement page as they are available throughout the calendar year.
Post-Election Message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank
Transcript: Hello everyone, it’s Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank, and I’m coming to you from St. Simons Island, Georgia, where I’m at Epworth by the Sea, a United Methodist retreat center.And I’m here with the Council of Bishops. But I wanted to take a moment to say
Message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank: Prayerful Election Preparation
Please view the following message from Bishop Escobedo-Frank as we prepare for the upcoming election in the United States: Transcript: Hello everyone. I am Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank from the California-Pacific Conference. I’m speaking to you, those of you in my conference, coming from a place
Claremont School of Theology urgently needs our support
We appreciate you taking the time to view the below video during this extremely difficult period in the 140-year life of the Claremont School of Theology. Bishop Escobedo-Frank, on behalf of herself and Bishop Grant Hagiya, is asking you to join in giving to The Campaign for Claremont and help
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 pastoral life committed to deep care and service across our conference. Rev. Eaves has served in
September 10 Message from Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank
A message from Bishop Dottie Escobedo-Frank regarding the wildfires local to our conference: During this season of devastation caused by the wildfires, our hearts are with those who are affected, including our camps, congregations, and churches. We lift up prayers for the safety of our
Bishop Escobedo-Frank Calls for Special Called Session October 5
Dear Clergy and Lay Members of The California-Pacific Annual Conference, In accordance with our standing rules and ¶603.5 of the Book of Discipline, I hereby call for a Special Called Session of The California-Pacific Annual Conference on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00