Clergymate Retreat
3/12/2010
to 3/14/2010
The annual Clergymate Retreat will be March 12-14, 2010, at Aldersgate Retreat Center in Pacific Palisades. Retreat leader is Suzanne Barron, wife of the Rev. Rick Uhls, and a licensed Spiritual Director and Marriage and Family Therapist. Barron is a graduate of the Academy of Spiritual Formation.
The retreat is designed to be relaxing, uplifting, inspirational, and fun. It is a great time to get away. Cost of $188 includes two nights lodging and five meals. ...Board of Laity
3/13/2010
to 3/13/2010
Board of Laity meets at Ontario FUMC from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Catharine Phillips 626-568-7357...Conference Communication Commission
3/13/2010
to 3/13/2010
Conference Communication Commission will meet at the Conference Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Larry Hygh 626-568-7329 or lhygh@cal-pac.org....COSROW meeting
3/13/2010
to 3/13/2010
COSROW will meet on March 13th at La Tijera UMC in Los Angeles, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact: Pastor Flora Obayashi at 808-392-4728...Fiesta Latina
3/13/2010
to 3/13/2010
Latin American Methodist Advocacy Group (LAMAG) wanted to invite you to join the Hispanic/Latino community from the California Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church in a dynamic and special celebration!
The Hispanic/Latino caucus to honor and celebrate our cultures, as well as our presence within the development of the United Methodist Church created our Great “Fiesta Latina”. This year, under the theme: “Hispanic/Latino Heritage and the XXI...Global Ministries Festival
3/13/2010
to 3/13/2010
The Cal-Pac Conference Board of Global Ministries presents its Mission Festival on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Anaheim First United Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92806. The theme is “Food: Mission Possible.” There will be a spiritual introduction by the Rev. Mark Ulrickson, Santa Ana District Superintendent. There will be a mission mall and displays. A focus presentation will feature programs and agencies...Alternative Spring Break for Youth and Young Adults
3/14/2010
to 3/19/2010
Exploring the possibilities of a meaningful alternative spring break filled with service, fun, faith and learning for your campus ministry group or high school youth group? Sierra Service Project will host three Alternative Spring Break sessions, one college and two high school, at their South Los Angeles site!
Volunteers will stay at the Vermont Square United Methodist Church. Work will include renovation of a church community center to make it usable as a school plus other repair...Camarillo Churches Plan Crop Hunger Walk
3/14/2010
to 3/14/2010
Eight Camarillo churches are preparing for the 27th annual Camarillo CROP Hunger Walk coming Sunday, March 14. The Walk will aid a wide variety of charities which fight hunger, both locally and nationally.
This year’s CROP Walk will start in Constitution Park (next to Camarillo City Hall), at corner of Carmen and Ponderosa drive, with registration beginning at 12:45 p.m. The walk will start promptly at 1:15 p.m. and has two options – 5k or 3.1 miles or 10k or 6.2...Millennia Consor
3/14/2010
to 3/14/2010
The Millennia Consort, California’s premier “organ plus” ensemble, will present a unique concert experience on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at 3:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary of First United Methodist Church of Escondido, 341 S. Kalmia St. Escondido. The concert will consist of Celtic music to celebrate the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day. The ensemble, consisting of brass quintet, percussion and pipe organ will be joined by Pipe Major Charles Rosenberger of the Cameron...Mystery Dinner Theater
3/14/2010
to 3/14/2010
The Burbank United Methodist Players present a Mystery Dinner Theater production, “Mystery at the Bar S Ranch” on Sunday, March 14th in celebration of their 125th Anniversary year. Who is Hazel Halfshot when she’s at home? Does that new girl Sally look familiar? Why does Scuzzy Smith quote Shakespeare? These and other mysteries will be solved before dinner is over! Join us for fun, food and fellowship at 2:30pm on March 14th at Burbank...Ushers Day
3/14/2010
to 3/14/2010
The Ushers of First UMC Compton will host their annual Ushers Day on March 14 at e p.m. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Alma Johnson Hawkins, Associate Pastor of Hollypark UMC. The church is located at (310) 639-0775.
...Wilshire UMC Presents: Dr. Josephine Kim - A Parent & Youth Seminar
3/14/2010
to 3/14/2010
Wilshire UMC presents Dr. Josephine Kim "Understanding the cultural divide between immigrant Korean parents and their 1.5 and 2.0 children" on Sunday, Mar. 14, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Dr. Kim is a lecturer at Harvard University and a fully bilingual and certified counselor in the State of Massachusetts. She was instrumental in helping the Korean-American community in Virginia following the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. In her past seminars, Dr. Kim...UMW Conference MIssion Team Meeting
3/19/2010
to 3/21/2010
UMW Conference Mission Team Meeting will be held at Aldersgate Retreat Center in Pacific Palisades, starting at 12 p.m. on Friday and ending at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Contact: Leanne Nakanishi at leannenaka@aol.com....Cloudy With Change of Meatballs
3/20/2010
to 3/20/2010
“Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs” will be the movie at Camarillo United Methodist Church’s free family movie night Saturday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m. in Brooks Hall.
The public is invited and the evening is free. The evening includes free hot dogs, popcorn, fruit drinks, and a special sweet surprise.
Families and children of all ages are invited. Kids can come in their pajamas and bring blankets and pillows. This is the second 2010 movie night at the...Muslim/Christian Dialogue
3/21/2010
to 3/21/2010
A Muslim/Christian dialogue will take place on Sunday, March 21, at 11 a.m., following worship at the Sage Granada Park United Methodist Church (1850 West Hellman Ave. Alhambra, Ca). The Committee on Interfaith Dialogue, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Dickson Yagi, will welcome Iman Mustafa Umar, Associate Director of the Islamic Society of Corona-Norco, for presentation and dialogue. Members of his mosque will be present to interface with the United Methodist congregation. ...South Pacific In Word and Song
3/21/2010
to 3/21/2010
“South Pacific” is the title of the first 2010 Sermon in Word and Song to the presented at the Camarillo United Methodist Church Sunday, March 21, at the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services.
Both services are open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.
The “South Pacific Singers” will sing the music from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1958 classic movie musical, while Dr. Jim Decker-Mahin, Senior Pastor, will bring the sermon.
“Sixty years ago, we were...The Gandhi King Chavez Season for Nonviolence
3/21/2010
to 3/21/2010
The Gandhi King Chavez Season for Nonviolence with songs, prayers, scriptures, and readings will be held on Sunday, March 21, at 4 p.m. at Escondido First UMC, 341 S. Kalmia St., Escondido, CA. There will be presentations by Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi (via DVD) and Azim Khamisa of the Khamisa Foundation. For more information call 760-745-5100.
...Viva La Causa: Past and Present of the Farm Worker Movement
3/26/2010
to 3/28/2010
Viva La Causa: Past and present of the Farm Worker Movement is a justice seminar for college students and young adults sponsored by the United Methodist Student Movement and the Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, Cal-Pac Conference United Methodist Church. It will take place from Friday, March 26, to Sunday, March 28.
The event is designed and staffed by Christine Lafferty, Mission Intern 2007-2010, Young Adult Missionary, The United Methodist Church for University...Organ Concert
3/28/2010
to 3/28/2010
Dr. Robert Tall, internationally-known organist and recitalist, will present a concert of sacred and contemporary organ music Sunday, March 28, at 3 p.m. at the Camarillo United Methodist Church.
The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.
Dr. Tall will be playing the music of Handel, Bonnet, Elmore, Faure, Langlais, Karg-Elert, Guilmant, plus the famous First Movement of the Rheinberger Concerto No. 1 for Orchestra and Organ.
The organist was instrumental in the...Palm Sunday Service
3/28/2010
to 3/28/2010
The Camarillo United Methodist Church is planning inspiring Palm Sunday services, March 28, at 9 and 10:30 a.m.
The morning services will feature anthems and readings reflecting the story of Christ’s life and the events of Passion Week (the last week in Christ’s life).
The services are open to the public. Each service will begin with a procession of children carrying palm fronds.
The church Chancel Choir and Bell Choir...