California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church

06/09/2026

Last month, we celebrated as .umc became the FIRST faith community in Compton to offer publicly accessible EV charging stations. In this video, you can learn more about the project and how you can get started with this at your church!

06/08/2026

We have began the solidarity fast in front of First Assistant US Attorney Bilal Essayli's office. Press conference begins at 12pm.

Location: 312 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

We have also received news that the Adelanto hunger strikers are scheduled to be transferred. We ask that you please call Essayli’s office and demand he stop the transfers and investigate the deaths: (213) 894-2400

06/05/2026

As we prepare for Annual Conference, June 17 to 20, we’re sharing stories from across California Pacific Conference.

Guided by this year’s theme, Astonish, we’re reflecting on the churches, communities, and moments that continue to inspire wonder and gratitude.

First up is First United Methodist Church Pasadena, a congregation that has been part of the heart of Pasadena for more than 150 years.

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06/05/2026

What does it mean to astonish?

It's witnessing what becomes possible when a community comes together in faith, purpose, and love.

Join us as we gather for Annual Conference, June 17–20, 2026. We can't wait to worship, connect, and discover together what it means to Astonish.

For more info on AC2026: https://calpacumc.org/about/ac2026/

06/04/2026

On May 11, members of the Cal-Pac South District Immigrant Ministries collaborative participated in a cross-border immersion experience in Tijuana led by Pastor Joel Hortiales, with logistical coordination by Susan Harriss and Jeanne Graham. The experience provided participants with an opportunity to witness firsthand the ministries serving refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and deportees along the U.S./Mexico border.

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Written by Jeanne Graham of Community UMC Huntington Beach, CA On May 11, members of the Cal-Pac South District Immigrant Ministries collaborative participated in a cross-border immersion experience in Tijuana […]

06/02/2026

First United Methodist Church of San Diego (FUMCSD) is thrilled to celebrate the hard work of Rev. Dr. Brittany Juliette Hanlin who recently was conferred with her Doctor of Ministry from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology.

During her time in the program, Rev. Dr. Hanlin leaned into her focus of racial justice, bringing together important findings regarding the impact of iconography in Christian spaces.

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Written by Meghan Claussen, Director of Communications for First UMC of San Diego First United Methodist Church of San Diego (FUMCSD) is thrilled to celebrate the hard work of Rev. […]

06/02/2026

Grace UMC of Los Angeles warmly invites you to their Grace Fest 2026, a powerful two-day community celebration taking place on June 13–14, 2026.

More than just an event, it is an opportunity for church and community to come together in love, unity, and fellowship as we celebrate the goodness of God.

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On behalf of Pastor Anthony Boger, our leadership team, and the entire church family, you are warmly invited to join us for Grace Fest 2026, a powerful two-day community celebration taking pla…

06/01/2026

At Santee UMC, sacred belonging is a call to action, and most recently, that action has been ministering to the local LGBTQIA+ community. In 2020, the church began organizing the annual Santee’s Pride Walk, which has paved the way for several new ministry opportunities.

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Photos provided by Carol Olewine and Santee UMCWritten by Dr. Alyssa Fisher, Cal-Pac Director of Communications At Santee UMC, sacred belonging is a call to action, and most recently, that […]

05/29/2026

Make it a summer of learning! This July and August, leaders from the Western Jurisdiction of the UMC will offer a series of Continuing Education Courses for Lay, Clergy, and church leadership teams. These courses range from one to five weeks and will be taught fully online via Zoom. The full course descriptions and registration are available at www.cst.edu/summerce2026
Claremont School of Theology

05/28/2026

Today at .umc, we dedicated and revealed three EV charging stations supporting six vehicles! These are the first charging stations offered for public use by a faith community in Compton, but we know Crossroads UMC is just LEADing the charge on this effort to bring access, opportunity, and justice to the area.