If you’ve ever been in the sanctuary of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Long Beach, you know how cavernous it is. On Monday

September 2025 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Greetings. This is Rev. Jeffrey Mensendiek, mission co-worker serving with Common Global Ministries in Japan. I am

Conference Minister’s Reflection You may have noticed a bit of a delay in the newsletter schedule. Since last week, I’ve been working on this article

Recently, I have received several emails letting me know there has been a change in the terms and conditions of federal grants. I know that

Throughout this year’s Annual Gathering, participants assembled over 300 Church World Service (CWS) disaster kits. These specialized kits for fire preparedness and evacuation included items

Outdoor activities are always fun during the summer months; however, we all need to be aware of the dangers that these hotter days present. Many

Beloved members and friends of the Southern California Nevada Conference, It’s a gift to be writing to you from Kaua’i, where I’m currently joining our

On Wednesday, May 21, a somber but powerful act of public witness unfolded in the streets of Anaheim as hundreds gathered for a funeral procession

Growing up in church, I learned from a young age how to participate in the collection of the morning’s offering.  When the traditional brass offering