Prayers requested! Please join us in praying for the containment of the Mountain Fire and the safety of the communities of Camarillo UMC, Moorpark UMC, El Buen Pastor UMC, and Bardsdale UMC. We will share other updates as we can, including any specific needs.

Join Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice on Sunday at 4:30pm at Holman UMC to hold space, process, grieve, and fortify ourselves for the work ahead. buff.ly/3YBAZP3

Local event: Join Inglewood First UMC this Sunday at 9am for its 119th anniversary celebration! buff.ly/3ArgGMe

Children Youth and Family Collective will host their annual holiday festival on Saturday, December 14 at 12pm at Holman UMC. Contact [email protected] to register. buff.ly/3YGEtkv

Join MARCHA in San Diego for their 2024 Assembly! Registration is now open for the event at First UMC San Diego: buff.ly/3YpQvgL

The Rev. Gary Graves will conclude his service as the secretary of the General Conference this week and pass on the responsibilities to The Rev. Dr. Aleze Fulbright, the incumbent secretary elected during the 2020/2024 General Conference meeting. buff.ly/48yH03t

Christmas Camp is back at Lazy W Ranch! Join us December 12-15 as we learn more about Jesus and what Christmas is about, while spending time in camp community. Christmas Camp is a great time for campers in 3rd-8th grade to get in the holiday spirit. buff.ly/3AldVvR

Join 580 Café on Saturday, Nov. 9 for a fundraiser: Get ready to unplug and power up at your vibrant community hub where connection and creativity collide! Come together to recharge our spirits and celebrate the heart and soul of the café’s mission.

Join First Filipino-American UMC of the San Gabriel Valley on Sunday, November 10 for a Faith Festival!

The General Commission on Religion and Race (GCORR) is announcing a search, and invites applications for, two positions: Senior Specialist of Cross-Racial / Cross-Cultural Leadership and Programs - GCORR and Senior Specialist of Grant Programs - GCORR buff.ly/4ePL1mu

This year’s Korean General Assembly, held in Los Angeles, not only celebrated the unity and strength of Korean American United Methodists but also looked toward a vibrant future of mission and ministry fueled by the grace of God. buff.ly/3BVyf7q

Local Event: Join FUMC San Diego on November 2 and 3 for an All Saints celebration called Modern Saints, featuring a free art exhibit & choral concert buff.ly/4h6wdBx

Join 580 Café on Saturday, Nov. 9 for a fundraiser: Get ready to unplug and power up at your vibrant community hub where connection and creativity collide! Come together to recharge our spirits and celebrate the heart and soul of our café’s mission.

Coming up next in our Learning Labs series: Join us on Monday, October 21 & 28, for SPRC and the appointive process, and on Tuesday, November 12, for Single Board Governance vs NOW Model. Register & see all of our sessions and recordings on our website: buff.ly/3XczLcs

As we move toward the end of this election season and cast our votes, Bishop Escobedo-Frank shares several scriptures that we can use to direct our thoughts and decisions. Watch the video on our website to hear her encouragement and prayer: calpacumc.org/bishop-escobed…

The Laity Council of the California-Pacific Annual Conference held a retreat on Saturday, October 12, at First United Methodist Church of San Gabriel under the theme “Coming Together in Mission.” buff.ly/4eIfFhN

How do faith and politics mix for United Methodists? Dive into the tough questions and learn about The UMC’s approach to advocacy, social statements, and how we can engage in the political landscape faithfully in this article from Ask the UMC: buff.ly/362SZIg

Acknowledge your grief, seek support from others, and seek professional guidance: learn about these strategies and more for when you're navigating grief while pastoring in a cross-racial and cross-cultural ministry setting. buff.ly/3A7SQEU

Tomorrow at Noon: Join Church and Society staff for a discussion on the importance of civic engagement and our responsibility as people of faith to participate in the public square. buff.ly/48cRKnZ

Local Event: Join CLUE in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 16th for a timely discussion between CLUE Executive Director, Reverend Jennifer Gutierrez and author Amanda Tyler about the threat of Christian nationalism: buff.ly/3Nnz7UX