THE LATEST UM NEWS: WILDFIRES CLAIM LIFE OF UNITED METHODIST Heather Hahn reports the story of one member from Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades who passed away from the fires, and provides updates on how the two affected congregations are moving forward. READ
Leader: As shock waves subside and realities surge,People: May the encompassing presence of God hold us secure. Leader: As instinctual cries wane and deep longings rise,People: May the Eternal One hear both our cries and deepest longings. Leader: For the lives disrupted by the flames,People: We pray for healing and strength.
THE LATEST REQUEST OR OFFER HELP We have created a simple submission form where you can offer donated items, temporary housing, or make requests for support. SUBMIT NOW >> DISTRICT SUPPORT CONTACTS If you or your church needs support or would like to offer help,
THE LATEST REQUEST OR OFFER HELP We have created a simple submission form where you can offer donated items, temporary housing, or make requests for support. SUBMIT NOW >> DISTRICT SUPPORT CONTACTS If you or your church needs support or would like to offer help,
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
In response to this week’s disasters, your Connectional Ministries team has prepared a litany for use in your upcoming services. You can download the litany as a document, PDF, or already placed on PowerPoint slides at this link. LA Fires Litany and Prayer Leader: God,
by Rev. Catie Coots, East District Change Managerphoto from Community UMC of Pacific Palisades The fires are still burning as I write this. We don’t know yet the totality of our losses. But we know we have lost two of our churches. The buildings of
by Heather Hahn, UM News The original article can be read at this link >> As wind-blown wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, United Methodists are doing what they can to offer shelter and address immediate needs. They are also starting to count their own losses
MESSAGE FROM BISHOP ESCOBEDO-FRANK Today the sky in Pasadena is different. The air is filled with ashes and the sun looks red. The sky is reflecting the reality that things have changed. The change is that we see the need before us; we feel our