Missionary Renegade: The California Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church "Companion Weekly" for Friday, 17 October 2014

Friday, October 17, 2014

The California Pacific Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church "Companion Weekly" for Friday, 17 October 2014

The latest stories and happenings from Cal-Pac and beyond...

Thursday, October 16, 2014

Local Events: Afternoon of Shalom: Interfaith Service & More (Holman UMC) // Leadership and Anxiety (Hope UMC) // Halloween Ondo Costume Party (Centenary UMC)

Connectional Programming: Trailhead: Orient Yourself to New Communities (WJ) // Lay Ministry Academy (Cycle 5) // [en español] The Viral Multiplication of Small Groups(GBOD) // Recovery Ministry Training (CPE - Greater Minneapolis) // Lay Servant Ministries School (LSM - Crescenta Valley)

General Announcements: Hunger Grant Application Available (Hunger TF) + Rethink Church Hunger Resources (Rethink Church)

*Quick Tip: Download Charge Conference Forms by "right-clicking" on the button and then clicking "Save Link As..." or "Save Target As..."

"Trick 'r Treat Sunday" for Imagine No Malaria is October 26, 2014 at St. Andrews By The Sea UMC in San Clemente! Read More // buzzkills.net

Lee Elected to United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Board

Rev. Jonathan Lee of Holliston United Methodist Church (Pasadena, CA) has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF). The UMHEF is a leader in church-related foundations and agencies in providing scholarship support to United Methodist students attending United Methodist higher education institutions. Read More

In Addition

Previously

Church agency uses animation to battle Ebola

Just before he dies from Ebola, the sick boy in the animation video pleads with his mother: “I know you yearn to hold and care for me … to bathe your child in the cool shade of our home. But because you love me, Mama, I need you to be stronger than your tears.” Read More