Cal-Pac Note for Wednesday, 8 2017 from The California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas, United States "Many District events in addition to..."

Cal-Pac Note for Wednesday, 8 2017 from The California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas, United States "Many District events in addition to..."

*Postponed: Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat 2017 (CA) - There has been a closure of Ortega Highway due to a large sink hole that will probably not be repaired for several weeks.
Postponed: Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat 2017 at Lazy W Ranch

There has been a closure of Ortega Highway due to a large sink hole that will probably not be repaired for several weeks. This is the road that leads from I-5 to the entrance to Lazy W Ranch. The other way into camp is around the north side which takes much longer in time and goes over the mountain. It has therefore been determined that it is safest and best to postpone the Bishop’s Confirmation Retreat which had been scheduled for March 3-5, 2017 at Lazy W Ranch to OCTOBER 13-15, 2017 AT LAZY W RANCH.
Those already registered will be notified with an option to keep registration in place for the October dates or to receive a refund and withdrawal of the registration. A new registration will become available for the new dates sometime this Spring.
For further information, please contact Lazy W Ranch at 949-728-0141 or Rev. David Berkey, Director of Camping Ministry and Operations at 626-568-7335.

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Mosaic 2017 (Multi-cultural Youth Event) - What does it take for young people to take heart and follow God’s leadings during challenging social and personal times?
Mosaic 2017
February 10, 2017 - 06:00 PM / 09:00 PM
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Norwalk UMC

What does it take for young people to take heart and follow God’s leadings during challenging social and personal times?
This Friday (February 10, 2017), we explore this topic at Mosaic, a worship and fellowship event led by a multi-cultural group of young people throughout the California-Pacific Conference.
In addition to dinner, small groups, games, and a worshipful time to immerse ourselves in the Spirit of God, we will learn from John 16:33 led by our Lead Speaker, James J. Kang, Cal-Pac Director of Communications.
Mosaic 2017
Friday, February 10, 2017 at 6:00PM
Norwalk United Methodist Church
1300 San Antonio Dr., Norwalk, CA 90650
Please send a quick RSVP to Roxana Topete at rtopete@calpacumc.org or (626) 568-7357 so that we know can provide proper dinner and hospitality.

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"Love in Motion" Youth Eco-Justice Retreat 2017 - Experience God's love through action, learning, games, and working at the Community Roots Garden at North Oxnard UMC.
Love in Motion: Youth Eco-Justice Retreat 2017
April 21, 2017 -
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North Oxnard UMC

Love in Motion is weekend of connecting with God, neighbor, and soil through service, community building, and Eco-education.
Join us as we’ll explore the theme of God’s love and see that God’s love is manifested in action. The weekend will include getting out hands dirty working at the Community Roots Garden, cultivating our minds with environmental and theological knowledge, playing epic games, participating in passionate worship, making new friends and connections…the list goes on and on. Bring yourself, bring your friends, bring your youth group because this is going to be epic!!!LEARN MORE AND REGISTER NOW

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Messy Church Training 2017 - Learn how people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way. Events in Riverside and Arcadia.Messy Church Training (Riverside)
February 25, 2017 - 09:00 AM / 03:00 PM
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Arlington United Methodist Church

Messy Church training scheduled for February in Riverside. Bring your own lunch.
Begun in England in 2004, Messy Church is for families who find it hard to go to church on a Sunday.
A typical monthly gathering meets for two-hour at a time that works in the community and includes sports/crafts, a short celebration, and a meal. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way.
Requirements:
A team of 5 (Your pastor can be one of the team)
Support by your Ad Council to start Messy Church
Budget (we suggest $100 a month to begin)REGISTER NOW
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Messy Church Training (Arcadia)
June 24, 2017 - 09:00 AM / 03:00 PM
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Church of the Good Shepherd Arcadia

Messy Church training scheduled for June in Arcadia. Bring your own lunch.
Begun in England in 2004, Messy Church is for families who find it hard to go to church on a Sunday.
A typical monthly gathering meets for two-hour at a time that works in the community and includes sports/crafts, a short celebration, and a meal. Messy Church provides an opportunity for people of all ages to worship together in a fun and creative way.
Requirements:
A team of 5 (Your pastor can be one of the team)
Support by your Ad Council to start Messy Church
Budget (we suggest $100 a month to begin)REGISTER

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Nominations Sought for Lay Persons of the Year 2017 - A congregation may make more than one nomination and the form may be completed by any lay person in the church.Laity Council Seeking Nominations for Lay Persons of the Year 2017

In 1961, the Bishop Gerald Kennedy Award was established. It was to be given to a person or persons for distinguished service, selected by a committee appointed by the Bishop. After 1980 it was given to an outstanding Layman and Laywoman each year. In 2004 a third category was added to name an outstanding Lay Young Adult. In 2014 the category of Lay Youth was added. The award is now presented by the Laity Council to each recipient at their local church and acknowledged during the Annual Conference Session and recognized at the Laity Dinner.
Nominee must be an active member of the Congregation, Nominee should currently exemplify strong leadership skills within the congregation such as Bible study, training programs, local participation and should be an example of Christian stewardship. Nominee should be currently active in one or more community, evangelistic or outreach programs and/or be active on a Conference, District, Mission Area or ecumenical level through committee activity, Lay Servant Ministries, training program and/or seminars.
A congregation may make more than one nomination. The form may be completed by any lay person in the church and needs the endorsements of at least one other lay person and the Pastor.
Deadline for submission is March 1, 2017. Electronic submission is encouraged. Send to Roxana Topete , Administrative Assistant to Connectional Ministries, at rtopete@calpacumc.org Please send two copies.DOWNLOAD FORM AND INSTRUCTIONS NOMINATE ONLINE

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Team Rebuilds to Weed, CA 2017 - Two teams are leaving for Weed, CA, one from University UMC and another from Rolling Hills UMC.
Team Rebuild in Weed CA 2017 (UMVIM) #1
April 2, 2017 - All Day
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Weed, CAJoin the UMVIM Team in rebuilding damage in Weed, CA.
University UMC is sending a rebuild team to Weed, CA to help with destroyed or damaged homes caused by the Boles. Dates are April 2-8, 2017.
Any interested persons are invited to join this team.
Contact UMVIM team leader Susan Harriss at slharriss@cox.net.

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Team Rebuild in Weed CA 2017 (UMVIM) #2
April 23, 2017 - All Day
Weed, CAJoin the UMVIM Team in rebuilding damage in Weed, CA.
Rolling Hills UMC is sending a rebuild team to Weed, CA to help with destroyed or damaged homes caused by fire in 2014. Dates are April 23-29, 2017.
We are looking for team members. Please join us. Please contact Nancy Rasmussen, nancy.rasmussen12@gmail.com.

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Telling Your Church Story 2017 - A workshop on outreach and stewardship in the new millennium through storytelling that engages your congregation and the community in mission.
Telling Your Church Story 2017
March 4, 2017 - 09:00 AM / 03:00 PM
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Church of the Good Shepherd Arcadia

A Workshop on Outreach & Stewardship in the New Millennium
Your church has a mission to make disciples and transform the world – but how is that message being received, both within, and outside of, your congregation?
Our workshop will focus on strategies for telling your church story in ways that will engage your community and congregation as partners in that mission. During this five-hour intensive workshop we will look at modern outreach and communication strategies that require minimal financial resources to ignite your ministry team. We will use Stewardship as a teaching example of how to awaken passionate response to your church’s mission.
Each participant will leave with a strategy to tell a specific mission story at their own church – and an enhanced understanding of what makes a compelling outreach campaign.
Join us as we spread the Good News through modern storytelling!DOWNLOAD FLYER REGISTER ONLINE NOW

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District Events in February 2017:
Hawaii Britt Lectures - w/ Dr. Loyd Allen
Britt Lectures 2017
February 17, 2017 - 07:00 PM
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First United Methodist Church of HonoluluJoin us for 2017 Britt Lectures with with Dr. Loyd Allen.This lecture series will explore the unity of
Christian spirituality in its diversity of historical and cultural expressions, with special attention to Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Asian spirituality.
Feb 17 at 7 PM: “Christian Spirituality in the Early Church: Our Common Roots”
Feb. 18 at 7 PM: “Wesleyan Spirituality: Its Latin, Western, Protestant, Pietist Roots”
Feb. 19 at 7 PM: “Hawaiian, Pacific Is-lander, Asian Spirituality: Wesleyan Spirituality in Fresh Forms”
Feb. 20 at 9 AM: “Spiritual Formation in Today’s Congregations: Fresh Expressions of Ancient Disciplines for Tomorrows Church”
Lectures are free and open to the public. Child care and sign language interpretation are available up-on request. For more information, call (808) 522-9555.DOWNLOAD FLYER

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North District Leadership Training (San Luis Obispo) 2017North District Leadership Training (San Luis Obispo) 2017
February 25, 2017 - 09:00 AM / 03:00 PM
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San Luis Obispo UMC

REGISTER ONLINE NOW DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM DOWNLOAD CHILDCARE REGISTRATION FORM DOWNLOAD WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS DOWNLOAD INFO SHEET
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