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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 announces the departure of Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, effective March 2, 2025. Rev. Dr. Barnes, an Elder in Full Connection, has served in Cal-Pac since 2018 and has been the Director of Justice and Compassion Ministries since 2021. Rev. Dr. Barnes
Early Response Team Volunteer Training Opportunity! Do you want to be trained as an Early Response Team member so you can assist with the Los Angeles Fire Recovery Effort? Is your church willing to host a training event? Classes are generally on a Saturday and
Join the Know Your Rights training by the Immigration Law Network and learn how to protect yourself and your community. This essential session will equip you with the information and resources needed to navigate quickly changing immigration policies and procedures and provide legal information for
As immigration laws change, it’s important that we continue to protect vulnerable populations and provide support where we can.
Shared by Rev. Dr. Denyse Barnes, Director of Justice and Compassion EMT, on behalf of the LGBTQIA+ Strategy Group This executive order directs federal agencies to recognize only two sexes – male and female. In the UMC, as we celebrate the arrival of a more
“Let me make one final plea, Mr. President. Millions have put their trust in you and, as you told the nation yesterday, you have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon
by Alyssa Fisher, Director of Communicationsphotos provided by Rev. Allison Mark and Rev. Cathie Capp In November, a team, including members from University UMC of Irvine and Faith UMC of Torrance traveled to Tijuana to complete a home build with local organization Corazón. The team