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by Rev. Jennifer Burns During a training on October 26th, participants discussed our denominational mission statement: to make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. One important part of the Great Commission is missing from the statement: “Go.” This was one of
by Kim Brosnan, Director of Connectional Ministries at Valencia UMC What could be a better way to celebrate World Communion Sunday than to host a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging event?! Over 100 people from the Valencia United Methodist Church rose to the challenge, while
Photos by Stephen Hale, Capital Hope ProductionsWritten by Alyssa Fisher Sunday, September 8, 2024 was a homecoming and reunion at Downey United Methodist Church, as it celebrated its 170th anniversary. Local politicians, former pastors, and congregants from the present and past gathered in the pews on Sunday,
by Rev. Jennifer Burns, Associate Pastor of Shepherd of the Hills On Sunday, August 18th, over a dozen people representing a diversity of ages and races, showed up at Long Beach Rescue Mission with one purpose: to serve. These “Worker Bees” meet once a month
You are invited to join us for a new series: Cal-Pac Learning Lab. The Cal-Pac Learning Lab is a series of webinars designed to equip clergy and lay leaders with the essential skills and knowledge needed to sustain and grow their ministries. Each session provides
photo courtesy of Jennifer Hampton On Wednesday, May 29th, Chino UMC was honored with a $2,500 donation from Stater Bros Charities to support their community outreach programs. The local Stater Bros staff recommended Chino UMC for this honor, highlighting the church’s impactful work in the
This is an excerpt from an article published July 2, 2024 in the San Diego Union-Tribune. Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church and Ramona United Methodist Church have plans to start sharing the Methodist Church sanctuary beginning Sunday, Aug. 4. “Both congregations want to make a
Applications being accepted through July 31 SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 17, 2024) — First United Methodist Church of San Diego, in partnership with St. Paul United Methodist Church, San Diego, has released its grant focus areas and application materials for the 2024 Racial Justice Grants. A total of $35,000 will be granted during this fifth annual grant cycle. All applicant organizations must engage
Dear Clergy and Church Leaders, Your Connectional Ministries Team invites you to our upcoming August Workshop Event: Best Practices in Hospitality and Worship Design Workshops. This event, led by Jason Moore, promises to provide you with actionable strategies for enhancing hospitality, connecting with new guests,
A $2 million dollar grant allocated to aid in continuing efforts to support asylum seekers will be returned to the California Department of Social Services after the Calexico City Council voted not to approve proposals from The United Methodist Church in the border town.
