Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Heifer International to Attend Annual Conferences
INM Releases Updated
Campus Ministry and the Multifaith Living Community at UC Davis
Bishops Visit U.S.-Mexico Border
Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

Heifer International to Attend Annual Conferences

Heifer International to Attend Annual Conferences

INM Releases Updated

INM Releases Updated "Killer In The Dark" Documentary

Campus Ministry and the Multifaith Living Community at UC Davis

Campus Ministry and the Multifaith Living Community at UC Davis

Bishops Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

Bishops Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

On May 5th representatives from UM Churches on the Northern California central coast came to worship together for the annual open meeting and celebration of the Monterey Bay Church Extension Society/Sociedad para la Extensión de la Iglesia de la Bahía de Monterey.

Heifer International to Attend Annual Conferences

Heifer International, a global nonprofit leader of sustainable agricultural development for smallholder farmers, is strengthening its connection with United Methodists congregations by participating in key annual conferences including CA-NV Annual Conference, June 19 to 22.

INM Releases Updated "Killer In The Dark" Documentary

United Methodist Communications is releasing an updated version of the Imagine No Malaria documentary, "Killer in the Dark: An Extraordinary Effort to Combat Malaria," which is set to air on NBC affiliates from May 5 through Nov. 3.

Campus Ministry and the Multifaith Living Community at UC Davis

The Cal Aggie Christian Association (CA House) at UC Davis is an inclusive, progressive campus ministry serving college and graduate students of all faiths in and around the Davis community.

Bishops Visit U.S.-Mexico Border

As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a major bill on immigration policy reform, active United Methodist bishops from the United States, Africa, Asia and Europe visited the U.S.-Mexico border near San Diego.

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April 16, 2013

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
 
Just like you, I was shocked, saddened, and disturbed to see images coming out of Boston yesterday of our brothers and sisters in sheer panic after two bombs exploded during the Boston Marathon killing three people, including an eight-year-old boy, and wounding 176 people. Then, I awoke this morning to the news of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in southeast Iran where at least 40 people are feared dead.
 
On this day, as an Easter people, no matter what is going on in the world around us, I'm reminded of Psalm 46 that says "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in time of trouble." In the midst of the chaos yesterday, I also saw the images of men and women responding to those in need of medical care and assistance.
 
My colleague, Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar, who presides over the New England Annual Conference and is the resident bishop of the Boston area challenged us yesterday with the following, "Even in the midst of such tragedies may we continue to strive for a world of peace and reconciliation, as followers of the risen Christ." The content of Bishop Devadhar's full letter to the New England Annual Conference can be read here.
 
When tragedy strikes, I know folks come into our churches seeking messages of hope and assurance. Here are some resources from our General Board of Discipleship to assist you this week as folks come looking for a calm assurance.
 
Last night I returned from Birmingham, Alabama commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail." Dr. King penned this profound letter in the spring of 1963 to his fellow clergymen who criticized his work of non-violent resistance to injustice as "unwise and untimely."
 
Today, Dr. King's words still challenge us, and they are as relevant as ever, "When evil men plot, good men must plan. When evil men burn and bomb, good men must build and bind. When evil men shout ugly words of hatred, good men must commit themselves to the glories of love."
 
My brothers and sisters, during this Easter season, during this time of uneasiness in the world around us, let us follow the Resurrected Christ and continue to build and bind, and commit ourselves to be living witnesses of love in our communities.
 
Grace and Peace,
 
 
 
Warner H. Brown, Jr.
Resident Bishop

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