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Greetings! As I look out the window from indoors, I see God’s abundant creation renewing itself outdoors this spring. As our California-Pacific camp and retreat centers fill with the life of nature, people are not yet allowed to wander the trails, swim in the pools,
Dear Colleagues in Children’s and Family Ministries: Greetings! I pray that you are healthy and safe as are the children and families within your church’s care. As we seek to transform lives in the lifelong process of Christian discipleship, your role is very important and
Cal-Pac Summer Camp WILL HAPPEN this summer, one way or another! How? Here are three scenarios to be determined by conditions set by the government health officials and the Cal-Pac Conference: Option 1 – Summer camp would happen at the campsites. Our facilities will be clean and ready.
How things changed in March… This month’s newsletter is filled with ever-changing updates as we seek to help connect you with resources and conversations as we creatively do ministry in the wake of COVID-19 responses. You all may receive another email from me this month
The California-Pacific Summer Camp 2020, “Lift Our Hearts!”, is being prayed for daily and being planned to happen should the government health officials indicate that it is safe to do so for everyone involved. We know how much everyone is looking forward to the time
Cal-Pac UMC Summer Camps 2020 “Lift Our Hearts” at Camp Cedar Glen, Lazy W Ranch, and Camp Wrightwood are still on and registrations are being received. We will continue to monitor the situation with the COVID-19 coronavirus with local health officials during the next few
Due to concerns related to the Covid-19 coronavirus the March 27-29 Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat at Lazy W Ranch has been postponed to a fall 2020 date to be determined. Those who have registered for the event may retain their registration fee in the system for
Happy 2020! I have rearranged items in this month’s newsletter, as there are several high-priority items that I would LOVE your help with! Headlines at the top, with the regular sections of other items near the bottom. For those of you with mid-winter events, camps,
Prayers as Christmas and New Year’s approach. Things are about to get very quiet at Discipleship Ministries, with many staff enjoying holiday and vacation time. I will be headed home to see parents and in-laws, then at the Perkins School for Youth Ministry in Dallas.
Prayers as you each prepare for Thanksgiving. Know that I am thankful for your part in the UMC, and grateful that we get to serve you! The next month is often full of planning efforts here at Discipleship Ministries because of Advent. There are big
