The California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church in Pasadena, California, United States "Cal-Pac Note (9/14/16)" for Wednesday, 14 September 2016 "Coming up in September and October..."WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY PASTOR AND LEADER'S KIT
Welcome to the World Communion Sunday Pastor and Leader’s Kit. We have assembled a collection of resources that you can download to promote this Special Sunday in your church. This kit has everything you need to empower your congregation to give generously.
Click here to find World Communion Sunday preaching helps.
Worship Resources
Children's Sermons:
World Communion Sunday
Take Two Tablets
God Is With Us
Litanies:
Litany for World Communion Sunday
Global Greetings
Sermons:
One With Us: A World Wide Communion Sunday Meditation
These Things We Share
Social Media Images
PowerPoint
e-Book
A Dozen Ways to Promote &
Celebrate World Communion Sunday
Infographic
PDF Format
JPEG Format
Downloadable Resources
2016 Bulletin Inserts
A Dozen Ways to Promote &Celebrate World Communion Sunday
Infographic
PDF FormatJPEG Format
Downloadable Resources
2016 Bulletin Inserts
2016 8 1/2 x 11 Poster
2016 Mini Poster
Videos
Find answers to your questions about World Communion Sunday athttp://www.umcgiving.org/question-articles/world-communion-sunday-faq.
Check out 2016 World Communion Sunday gifts status athttp://www.umcgiving.org/question-articles/world-communion-sunday-conference-remittance.
For general information about World Communion Sunday go tohttp://www.umcgiving.org/ministry-articles/world-communion-sunday.
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Strength for the Journey 2016 Hawaii - A 6-day summer retreat for persons living with HIV/AIDS is coming to Hawaii. Take a look!
Strength for the Journey 2016 (Hawaii)
September 18, 2016 -
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Camp Mokuleiʻa
A Retreat for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Strength for the Journey is a five-day summer retreat providing a safe, caring and healing community. The week includes activities to nourish the mind, body and soul, so that participants may return home with renewed strength and spirit.
2016 Mini Poster Videos
Find answers to your questions about World Communion Sunday athttp://www.umcgiving.org/question-articles/world-communion-sunday-faq.
Check out 2016 World Communion Sunday gifts status athttp://www.umcgiving.org/question-articles/world-communion-sunday-conference-remittance.
For general information about World Communion Sunday go tohttp://www.umcgiving.org/ministry-articles/world-communion-sunday.
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Strength for the Journey 2016 Hawaii - A 6-day summer retreat for persons living with HIV/AIDS is coming to Hawaii. Take a look!
Strength for the Journey 2016 (Hawaii)
September 18, 2016 -
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Camp Mokuleiʻa
A Retreat for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
Strength for the Journey is a five-day summer retreat providing a safe, caring and healing community. The week includes activities to nourish the mind, body and soul, so that participants may return home with renewed strength and spirit.
DOWNLOAD THE BROCHURE
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Watershed Discipleship Workshop (Eco-Justice Collective) - w/ Ched Myers, an interactive workshop exploring intersections of the seminary, the streets, and the soil.
Theological Education: Watershed Discipleship Workshop (Eco-Justice Collective)
September 17, 2016 - 09:00 AM
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Belmont Heights UMC
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Watershed Discipleship Workshop (Eco-Justice Collective) - w/ Ched Myers, an interactive workshop exploring intersections of the seminary, the streets, and the soil.
Theological Education: Watershed Discipleship Workshop (Eco-Justice Collective)
September 17, 2016 - 09:00 AMiCal
Belmont Heights UMC
Watershed Discipleship Workshop with Ched Myers, author of Binding the Strongman.
September 17: 9AM to 12PM
Belmont Heights UMC (Long Beach, CA)
September 17: 9AM to 12PM
Belmont Heights UMC (Long Beach, CA)
REGISTER NOW
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Lay Servant Ministry School - Fall 2016 - West District and East District (Basic and Advanced)
West District Fall 2016 Lay Servant Ministry School
October 1, 2016 -
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Gardena, CA 90249
The West District Lay Servant Ministries Committee is presenting their semi-annual District LSM School.
Both the Basic, foundation course for all Lay Servants, and four Advanced Classes will be offered on Saturdays.
October 1, 2016 8:30 AM to 1 PM
October 8, 2016 8:30 AM to 1 PM
October 15, 2016 8:30 AM to 1 PM
See the brochure for registration info.
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Lay Servant Ministry School - Fall 2016 - West District and East District (Basic and Advanced)
West District Fall 2016 Lay Servant Ministry School
October 1, 2016 -
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Gardena, CA 90249
The West District Lay Servant Ministries Committee is presenting their semi-annual District LSM School.Both the Basic, foundation course for all Lay Servants, and four Advanced Classes will be offered on Saturdays.
October 1, 2016 8:30 AM to 1 PM
October 8, 2016 8:30 AM to 1 PM
October 15, 2016 8:30 AM to 1 PM
See the brochure for registration info.
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE
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East District Lay Servant Ministries – Whittier
October 22, 2016 - 08:30 AM / 02:00 PM
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Whittier First UMC
Prepare to serve the church as a Lay Servant Minister with the Basic Course and the necessary Advanced Courses. Both courses are offered on October 22 and 29 in Whittier and Redlands.
Basic Course provides the foundation for all Lay Servants. This will encourage you to recognize and employ personal spiritual gifts. Each candidate must secure the approval of their charge Conference and complete this course.
Advanced Course: “Living Out Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage)”. This will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that the United Methodist Church brings to the church universal and how these emphases are still needed in the 21st century church.
Advanced Course: “Discover Your Spiritual Gifts”. This course will help participants understand their spiritual gifts and how it will equip them to become leaders using those gifts.
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East District Lay Servant Ministries – Whittier
October 22, 2016 - 08:30 AM / 02:00 PM
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Whittier First UMC
Prepare to serve the church as a Lay Servant Minister with the Basic Course and the necessary Advanced Courses. Both courses are offered on October 22 and 29 in Whittier and Redlands.
Basic Course provides the foundation for all Lay Servants. This will encourage you to recognize and employ personal spiritual gifts. Each candidate must secure the approval of their charge Conference and complete this course.
Advanced Course: “Living Out Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage)”. This will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that the United Methodist Church brings to the church universal and how these emphases are still needed in the 21st century church.
Advanced Course: “Discover Your Spiritual Gifts”. This course will help participants understand their spiritual gifts and how it will equip them to become leaders using those gifts.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION
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East District Lay Servant Ministries – Redlands
October 22, 2016 - 08:30 AM / 02:00 PM
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Redlands University UMC
Prepare to serve the church as a Lay Servant Minister with the Basic Course and the necessary Advanced Courses. Both courses are offered on October 22 and 29 in Whittier and Redlands.
Basic Course provides the foundation for all Lay Servants. This will encourage you to recognize and employ personal spiritual gifts. Each candidate must secure the approval of their charge Conference and complete this course.
Advanced Course: “Living Out Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage)”. This will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that the United Methodist Church brings to the church universal and how these emphases are still needed in the 21st century church.
Advanced Course: “Discover Your Spiritual Gifts”. This course will help participants understand their spiritual gifts and how it will equip them to become leaders using those gifts.
East District Lay Servant Ministries – Redlands
October 22, 2016 - 08:30 AM / 02:00 PM
iCal
Redlands University UMC
Prepare to serve the church as a Lay Servant Minister with the Basic Course and the necessary Advanced Courses. Both courses are offered on October 22 and 29 in Whittier and Redlands.
Basic Course provides the foundation for all Lay Servants. This will encourage you to recognize and employ personal spiritual gifts. Each candidate must secure the approval of their charge Conference and complete this course.
Advanced Course: “Living Out Our United Methodist Beliefs (Heritage)”. This will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that the United Methodist Church brings to the church universal and how these emphases are still needed in the 21st century church.
Advanced Course: “Discover Your Spiritual Gifts”. This course will help participants understand their spiritual gifts and how it will equip them to become leaders using those gifts.
DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION
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Step 1 - This an event open to all who are curious about starting a new faith community. It may be a traditional church, house church, messy church, or whatever church.
Step 1 Event 2016
September 19, 2016 -
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Holiday Inn (Denver, CO)
Step 1 is an event open to all who are curious about starting a new faith community. This may be a traditional church, house church, messy church, or whatever church. Existing pastors are welcome. Those discerning a call to vocational ministry are welcome. Lay people who want to lead something new are welcome. Anyone interested in the future of the church will get something out of this event.
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Step 1 - This an event open to all who are curious about starting a new faith community. It may be a traditional church, house church, messy church, or whatever church.
Step 1 Event 2016
September 19, 2016 -
iCal
Holiday Inn (Denver, CO)
Step 1 is an event open to all who are curious about starting a new faith community. This may be a traditional church, house church, messy church, or whatever church. Existing pastors are welcome. Those discerning a call to vocational ministry are welcome. Lay people who want to lead something new are welcome. Anyone interested in the future of the church will get something out of this event.
LEARN MORE
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Church Growth for the Mid-Size Congregation - How do we strengthen and grow our mid-size churches? Come and learn from a leader who has done this in multiple churches (and is currently starting a new faith community!).
Church Growth for the Mid-Size Congregation
October 14, 2016 - 05:00 PM / 09:00 PM
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Laguna Country UMC
With Rev. David H. Bridgman
How do we strengthen and grow our mid-size churches? Come and learn from a leader who has done this in multiple churches (and is currently starting a new faith community!).
Schedule
Friday, Oct. 14 – 5PM to 9PM
Saturday, Oct. 15 – 9AM to 3PM
Registration Fee is $199 per team (up to 4 members)
$50 per additional member
Limit to 75 people
Light meal provided Oct. 14.
Light breakfast and lunch on Oct. 15 (please add line for dietary restrictions/needs).
Lodging not included.
Contact NewMinistries@calpacumc.org for any questions.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW DOWNLOAD FLYER
Nearby hotels:
Ayres (.5 miles from church, $159) – http://www.ayreshotels.com/ayres-hotel-laguna-woods
Laguna Hills Lodge (1 mile, $109-149) – http://www.lagunahillslodge.com/
Holiday Inn (2.5 mile, $104-$153) – http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/lake-forest/lkflf/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-USA-_-LKFLF
Best Western (2.5 miles, $110-$155) – http://www.heritagehotelgroup.com/best-western-plus-irvine-spectrum-hotel/
Courtyard Marriot (2.5 miles, $123-$199) – http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snalh-courtyard-laguna-hills-irvine-spectrum-orange-county/
Quality Inn & Suites (2.5 miles, $89-$159) – https://www.choicehotels.com/california/lake-forest/quality-inn-hotels/cac63?source=gglocalai
Comfort Inn (2.5 miles, $89-$215) – http://www.staylaguna.com/
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Accessibility Grant 2016 - Churches often need help to raise money for accessibility projects or to start an inclusive program. This grant is designed to provide seed money or to help when fund-raising is falling short of the goal.
Accessibility Grants Now Available!
Improving the accessibility of your church buildings can be expensive. So can training your Sunday School teachers and staff!
Churches often need help to raise money for accessibility projects or to start an inclusive program. This grant is designed to provide seed money or to help when fund-raising is falling short of the goal.
Please contact Sharon McCart (smccart@aol.com), Chair of the DisAbility Task Force, if you would like an application or if you have any questions.
Completed applications are due Oct. 1.
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Church Growth for the Mid-Size Congregation - How do we strengthen and grow our mid-size churches? Come and learn from a leader who has done this in multiple churches (and is currently starting a new faith community!).
Church Growth for the Mid-Size Congregation
October 14, 2016 - 05:00 PM / 09:00 PM
iCal
Laguna Country UMC
With Rev. David H. BridgmanHow do we strengthen and grow our mid-size churches? Come and learn from a leader who has done this in multiple churches (and is currently starting a new faith community!).
Schedule
Friday, Oct. 14 – 5PM to 9PM
Saturday, Oct. 15 – 9AM to 3PM
Registration Fee is $199 per team (up to 4 members)
$50 per additional member
Limit to 75 people
Light meal provided Oct. 14.
Light breakfast and lunch on Oct. 15 (please add line for dietary restrictions/needs).
Lodging not included.
Contact NewMinistries@calpacumc.org for any questions.
REGISTER ONLINE NOW DOWNLOAD FLYER
Nearby hotels:
Ayres (.5 miles from church, $159) – http://www.ayreshotels.com/ayres-hotel-laguna-woods
Laguna Hills Lodge (1 mile, $109-149) – http://www.lagunahillslodge.com/
Holiday Inn (2.5 mile, $104-$153) – http://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/lake-forest/lkflf/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-USA-_-LKFLF
Best Western (2.5 miles, $110-$155) – http://www.heritagehotelgroup.com/best-western-plus-irvine-spectrum-hotel/
Courtyard Marriot (2.5 miles, $123-$199) – http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/snalh-courtyard-laguna-hills-irvine-spectrum-orange-county/
Quality Inn & Suites (2.5 miles, $89-$159) – https://www.choicehotels.com/california/lake-forest/quality-inn-hotels/cac63?source=gglocalai
Comfort Inn (2.5 miles, $89-$215) – http://www.staylaguna.com/
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Accessibility Grant 2016 - Churches often need help to raise money for accessibility projects or to start an inclusive program. This grant is designed to provide seed money or to help when fund-raising is falling short of the goal.
Accessibility Grants Now Available!
Improving the accessibility of your church buildings can be expensive. So can training your Sunday School teachers and staff!Churches often need help to raise money for accessibility projects or to start an inclusive program. This grant is designed to provide seed money or to help when fund-raising is falling short of the goal.
Please contact Sharon McCart (smccart@aol.com), Chair of the DisAbility Task Force, if you would like an application or if you have any questions.
Completed applications are due Oct. 1.
LEARN MORE ABOUT DISABILITY MINISTRIES
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REMEMBER: All key events and initiatives are always posted at calpacumc.org
Share this Note:
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Inspiring the world as passionate followers of Jesus Christ so all may experience God's life-giving love...Our mailing address is:
The California-Pacific Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
110 South Euclid Avenue
Pasadena, California 91101, United States
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