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This reflection is the third in a series from the leadership of the California-Pacific Annual Conference on the unity of our annual conference and our future within the United Methodist Church. Mystery seems to surround the appointment process. In the tradition of Circuit Riders, the
National budgets are moral documents. They are a testament to national priorities. (2016 Book of Resolutions, #6129). Alarming portions of U.S. resources are devoted to military spending. January 25, 2023 United Methodists believe that war is incompatible with the teachings and example of Christ. We
In celebration of Women’s History Month 2023, The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women (GCSRW) will be publishing eight blog articles, written by the Rev. Emily Nelms Chastain, in order to highlight the newly elected women bishops by The United Methodist Church.
The California-Pacific Conference’s vision: Ending Spiritual and Physical Hunger resonates and inspires the laity and clergy of our area to give, lead, and serve in new and exciting ways. Each week we will share a video from one of our churches that is living into
GBCS co-sponsoring inaugural global thematic webinar February 27, 2023 Washington D.C. – The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) is a co-sponsor of the inaugural global thematic webinar hosted by the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO). Entitled,
General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM)’s Office of Loans and Scholarships provides millions of dollars in scholarships to students every year. Finances should never be a barrier to answering your calling in life. GBHEM is here to help as you follow the educational path that’s right
The United Methodist Church allocates part of the World Communion Sunday offerings to the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (GBHEM) for ethnic leadership development. As part of its ongoing mission to nurture United Methodist leaders – both lay and clergy – GBHEM uses
February 21, 2023 The Methodist Federation for Social Action (MFSA), an independent intersectional justice organization with ties to the United Methodist Church, will be holding a webinar to share the results of a three-year organizational racial audit that the organization has conducted to find the
January 13, 2023 Bishop Woodie W. White grew up in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood in the 1940s during a time of immense racial inequality and turmoil. As a child during World War II, he experienced air raid drills and blackouts and recalls hearing comments
GCORR Book Study Guide: For Small Groups & Individual Reflection The General Commission on Religion & Race (GCORR) remains committed to supporting and resourcing the Church in its journey of dismantling racism. We are aware that people learn and grow in many ways due to
