The Cal-Pac Conference Council on Unity and Interreligious Relationships would like your feedback! Our council wants to know what relationships and/or programs your ministry or congregation has with other ministries/congregations that are not UMC. Maybe you share in a combined Good Friday service with the other
The Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Team (JCEMT) is currently accepting applications for our annual grants. We are offering three types of grants to support initiatives across the conference connection that aim to end spiritual and physical hunger. You may apply for all grants, but
UPDATES ON IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ISSUES April 21, 2025 by Monalisa S. Tu’itahi, Conference Immigration Coordinator The Conference Justice and Compassion Ministries are committed to supporting the Annual Conference by providing strategic support and advice to help our churches and members navigate the complex and changing
Tuesday, April 22 at 6 pm PDT: Join the Justice and Compassion Essential Ministry Team for a debriefing and Q&A about the latest on immigration issues and your church. Interim Immigration Ministries Coordinator Monalisa Tu’itahi will share an overview of the latest executive orders and
Holy Week Solidarity with the People of Palestine As Holy Week draws us into the story of Jesus, who lived under occupation, was unjustly arrested, and publicly executed, we cannot ignore the cries from Gaza. In the past month alone, over 1,000 Palestinians have been
You can view the recording in English with ASL above, or click the button below to watch the recording on Zoom, which will have translation available in Spanish and Korean.
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