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Western Jurisdiction Meetings, 'A New Thing,' Are Well Received
Written: 2/2/2012
By Cate Monaghan Director of Communications, CA-NV Annual Conference See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. – Isaiah 43:19 When Bishop Grant Hagiya (resident in the Pacifi...

Register Your Church to Change the World
Written: 2/2/2012
In 2012, the Church will come together – not only for General Conference, but also to change the world. United Methodists will extend justice and compassion in community on May 19 and 20. In 2011, 25 Cal-Nevada churches participated and more than 2,000 events were registered worldwide: ...

Registration Deadline Extended for Feb. 11 'Pathway to Renewal' Event
Written: 2/2/2012
The deadline to register for "Pathway to Renewal: An Introduction to Leading Transformational Ministry for Congregational Teams," on Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Fairfield United Methodist Church, has been extended. Register by Thursday, February 9 to take advantage of this on...

Don't Forget: Register for Feb. 16 Clergy CEU Workshop
Written: 2/2/2012
Feb. 16 is just two weeks away! Don't forget to register for the Clergy CEU workshop "Cultural Competency: A Leadership Skill for Building and Strengthening the Church," at Holy Cross United Methodist Church in Stockton on Thursday, Feb. 16 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). Cultural Competency is defined...

Registration Opens for March 14 Gathering of Clergy
Written: 2/2/2012
Register now to attend a day of soul-satisfying worship and re-affirmation of your call to ministry, Wednesday, March 14, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at San Ramon Valley United Methodist Church in Alamo, California. This day of worship and renewal for all clergy and candidates – in all o...

Online Registration Opens for 2012 Summer Camps
Written: 2/2/2012
Registration is open now for this year's summer camps at Monte Toyon, Lodestar, and the Urban Camp in San Francisco. Click on the Registrations tab on the Home Page of the Conference website at www.cnumc.org and select "Youth Event Registrations," or visit the Camping section of the webs...

AGAPE Adds FUMC Santa Rosa on March 4 to Cal-Nevada Tour
Written: 2/2/2012
Christian hip-hop artist AGAPE (Uh-Gah-Pay) has added First United Methodist Church of Santa Rosa to his California-Nevada Annual Conference tour. In addition to his performance Saturday, March 3 at St. Paul's UMC in Manteca and an appearance during worship at The Table in Sacramento, he will perf...

'LIMITLESS: Redefine Tomorrow' Event Is for Young Women of Faith
Written: 2/2/2012
Registration Deadline Is Feb. 22 By Connie Hunter Chair, California-Nevada UMW August 2-5, 2012, the United Methodist Women (UMW) is sponsoring a national gathering of young women at Duke University. The event will equip young women of faith to transcend barriers and to do justice in thei...

Oregon-Idaho Offers Program of Worship Resources
Written: 2/2/2012
Registration now is open for the Alton L. Collins Retreat Center's 2012 series of resources for passionate worship: Liturgical Arts Renewal@Collins (LARC). The 2012 workshops begin on Feb. 28 with an event featuring two young clergy musicians who defy stylistic labels while enabling their congrega...

Claremont Offers 'Transforming Ministry: New Best Practices' Conference in July
Written: 2/2/2012
Experienced United Methodist pastors are invited to a one-week intensive introduction to emerging best practices in ministry, July 22-27 at Claremont School of Theology (CST) in Claremont, California. You will learn techniques and approaches from around the country – the practices that are he...

Briefing Previews General Conference Issues
Written: 1/26/2012
This is look at issues explored at a recent Pre-General Conference News Briefing in Tampa, Florida. A separate story, which will be posted on umc.org, will focus on the proposal to restructure the Church. TAMPA, Fla. (UMNS)—Diverse issues presented at a recent three-day briefing signaled the ...

Marcia McFee 'Brings' General Conference to Lake Tahoe
Written: 1/26/2012
Last chance to sign up for Elevation Retreat discount Marcia McFee's Elevation Worship Leaders' Retreat will take place at Lake Tahoe just a few days after she completes her work as worship leader for General Conference in Tampa, Florida. "I will be ready to celebrate and tell ...

Register Now for Pathway to Renewal, Feb. 11
Written: 1/26/2012
Register now for "Pathway to Renewal: An Introduction to Leading Transformational Ministry for Congregational Teams," Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Fairfield United Methodist Church. Congregational renewal is more than re-tooling your mission statement or adding new programs. Cong...

Register for Clergy CEU Workshop on Feb. 16
Written: 1/26/2012
Online registration is available for a Clergy CEU workshop, Thursday, Feb. 16 at Holy Cross United Methodist Church in Stockton (9 a.m.-5 p.m.). The workshop cost is $85. The next Clergy CEU workshop will be on Tuesday, June 19, the day before Annual Conference Session begins, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m...

'Grow Spiritually Through Daily Discipline': A District Lay Speaking Workshop, Feb. 25
Written: 1/26/2012
Register now for the district lay speaking training, "Grow Spiritually through Daily Discipline," on Saturday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at Easter Hill United Methodist Church in Richmond, California. The training will be led by the Rev. Gaye Benson, pastor of El Sobrante United Methodist ...

Youth 2011 Hip-hop Artist 'Agape' Brings Concert to Manteca in March
Written: 1/26/2012
High-energy hip-hop performances that inspire the audience. Authentic faith stories that touch each listener's mind and soul. Relationship building with youth that reflects the unconditional love of God. That's what AGAPE will bring to St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Manteca, California on ...

Sierra Choral Festival in March Invites Participants
Written: 1/26/2012
The annual Sierra Choral Festival (SCF), taking place in the Yosemite foothills in Oakhurst, California, is open to lovers of church choral music from all denominations, including United Methodist Church choristers in the California-Nevada Annual Conference. Whether United Methodist or not, lovers ...

Bishop Announces Cabinet Change
Written: 1/25/2012
Bishop Warner H. Brown, Jr. has announced a Cabinet change, effective July 1, 2012. After six years, the Rev. Jerry Smith (upper right) will be completing his service on the Cabinet. Rev. Smith is superintendent for the Great Northern District. "I am extremely grateful for Jerry's faithful le...

Dates, Times, Locations of Discovery Events Are Set
Written: 1/25/2012
The dates, times, and locations for this spring's Discovery Events have been finalized. The schedule is as follows: Great Northern District: Oroville Saturday, February 25, 2012 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (Registration 9:30 a.m.) First United Methodist Church, 45 Acacia Avenue, Oroville, CA 95966 ...

UMs Asked to Pray for 50 Days for General Conference
Written: 1/19/2012
By Cate Monaghan Director of Communications, CA-NV Annual Conference "If The United Methodist Church wants the will of God to be done, the people of The United Methodist Church need to be more persistent in their prayer." – the Rev. Tom Albin, Dean of the Upper Room, GBOD ...