Nominations and Lay Leadership Development Team Meeting

Sunday, October 12th at 12 pm

The Nomination committee is meeting in person in the conference room. Bring your lunch, and we will meet over lunch.


UM Fresh Expressions Training with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck

Friday, October 17th to Sunday, October 19th

The California-Nevada Annual Conference is excited to offer a dynamic learning opportunity: UM Fresh Expressions Training with Rev. Dr. Michael Beck, October 17 to 19, 2025! These events are designed for both clergy and laity, with sessions in five locations across our conference—some offering live-stream or recordings for those who can’t attend in person.

Why Attend?
Learn practical tools to bring fresh, transformative ministry to your local church. Be inspired by Rev. Dr. Beck’s story of transformation and his experience in leading thriving communities of faith.

 

Please register for your preferred session here: https://calnev-reg.brtapp.com/FreshExpressions2025

Joint Charge Conference

Sunday, November 2, from 2 pm to 3 pm

You are invited to our Joint Charge Conference on Sunday, November 2, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. at New Bridges United Methodist Church (formerly Twin Towers UMC). This annual gathering brings together our church communities to celebrate ministry accomplishments, approve leadership for the coming year, and look ahead with prayerful vision and purpose.

 

District Superintendent Rev. Sun Hee Kim will preside over the first part of the meeting, after which each congregation will gather separately for its individual session. All members are encouraged to attend as we give thanks for God’s work among us and seek the Spirit’s guidance for the year ahead


Yoga

Thursdays

 After a six-week hiatus, yoga returns to the sanctuary on Thursdays. Have you ever yearned for a slow pace and contemplative, easeful peace? If so, then this class is for you. Join us for an hour each Thursday at noon in the calm peace of the worship center and unwind.


New Name Badges   

All name badges will be available on October 19th. We apologize for any inconvenience. We are working diligently to ensure that the badges are as consistent and accurate as possible.

Thank you for your patience.


 Many Ways to Help Our Food Ministry  

Our food ministry program needs more help from the congregation. Please review and complete this survey (here), which includes a list of all the ways you can volunteer. There are many options, and some can be done from home. You don’t need to make a long-term commitment, just check out the experience and decide from there if and how you want to help.  Contact Rose Lynn Abesamis-Bell or Tom Huetteman if you have questions


 If you would like to submit an announcement for our weekly e-blast, please adhere to the guidelines found here. All submissions are due Tuesday by noon.