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April 18, 2023 Fifty-five years ago, on April 23, 1968, the Methodist Church and the Evangelical Brethren Church merged, creating a new denomination: The United Methodist Church (UMC). One of the first big jobs for the UMC to tackle was the desegregation of its own
March 30, 2021 Though I had been trained from an early age that the “N” word was a very bad word that must never escape my lips under any circumstances, I don’t remember seeing a person of color at school or anywhere else until I
A dedicated page for the 2023 Maui fires has been created. The following resources can be found at calpacumc.org/lahainarelief: More information will be added as it becomes available.
August 15, 2023 The massive losses from last week’s Maui, Hawaii, wildfires include the beloved and historic Lahaina United Methodist Church sanctuary, as well as the homes of some congregation members. Pastor John Crewe said he has been able to determine that no members were killed or
August 10, 2023 The United Methodist Radio Network has voted unanimously to rebrand as the United Methodist Broadcast Network. The change, made during the group’s annual meeting in South Africa June 19-21, shows the network’s commitment to using the power of broadcasting to reach more people
August 8, 2023 “Go.” From the time of the early church, this short imperative has shaped Christianity’s understanding of mission. It is a central part of the Great Commission in the Gospel of Matthew: “And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven
July 14, 2023 한글로 읽기 Rest in peace, Kiyoko Kasai Fujiu! I give thanks to God for her beautiful 98 years of life lived. Kiyoko was a trailblazer, a “little giant” for justice and equality. She was an advocate for full participation for women and
July 5, 2023 The writer of 1 Peter 1:17-23 (NIV) focuses on the role of apostles whom God chose to share the gospel. “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God,” the
See Bishop Escobedo-Frank’s pastoral letter HERE. In response to the devastating fires which have ripped through Hawai`i in the last few days, a special giving link has been set up at the Conference center. As United Methodists, we want to bring our resources to the
August 7, 2023 DOWNLOAD VIDEO >> Kailua United Methodist Church is committed to creation care in big and small ways. For example, the congregation regularly participates in community projects aimed at preserving sacred Hawaiian natural areas. Members also switched from disposable to washable cups and
