Los Rios District

Western Jurisdiction Bishops Advise on Communion During Shelter In Place http://ow.ly/z3SG50z4LwS

We have seen remarkable creativity and adaptive skills emerge to keep our communities together in worship and praise. We have seen phone trees and networks and video small groups spring up like new growth in springtime. http://ow.ly/9HgK50z1vYS

As the COVID-19 pandemic forces us into physical distancing, we're coming together online as an act of hope. Join us! The Table is a progressive Christian commu...nity of faith in Sacramento, CA. Worship this morning at 9:30am will be shared from our homes to your home. Help flatten the curve & find bread for the journey at The Table online. CCLI #805699 / CCLI Streaming #094804 See more

Friends and colleagues, please take a moment and watch this important video from Bishop Minerva Carcaño. Holding you all in prayer and power. DS Schuyler Rhodes

As promised earlier this week, your conference staff and other leaders have been working diligently to provide resources for you as we face the impact of the Coronavirus. We hope you find these resources helpful. http://ow.ly/9b8q50yLD7b

Friends, as we step into these days I share this from friend and. Ok league Pastor Jane in Palm Springs.

Dear Los Rios Lay Leaders! We are in the midst of a powerful season of change and renewal! Yes, things are changing and we don’t always know what’s next.it’s t...rue. But we do know that we follow a God who will not abandon us! And we do know about the incredible power of the Laity in our Churches! It is with the hope of claiming thiw power that we invite you to join us for one of two retreats for Congregational Lay Leaders In the Los Rios District. These retreats will be led by Micheal Pope, our Conference Lay Leader, and you don’t want to miss the depth of her spirit, And the power of her vision! Plean to be with us: Vacaville St. Paul’s UMC: Sunnday March 1st, 2-pm 6 pm. Sonoma UMC: Sunday, March 8th, 2 pm 60m. There is no charge for either of these mini-retreats! Come, join in the Fellowship! Catch the Vision! We hope to see you there! Holding you all in prayer! DS Schuyler Rhodes Conference Lay Leader, Micheal Pope (PS: Use this link to register- just so we can plan for refreshments and materials.)

Please take a moment to watch this video!

UNPACKING GC2019 The Bishop's Visits COME ON MARCH 5TH 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM... 1st UMC in Sacramento APRIL 30Th 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM 1st UMC Santa Rosa Come, learn about the Special Called General Conference. Unpack the process and what happened. Hear our Bishop's prayerful thoughts and Reflections. Come, be in community, prayer and worship. See you there! DS Schuyler

ATTENTION ALL STAFF PARISH RELATIONS TEAM MEMBERS! SPRC Trainings Available at 3 Sites and Times for Los Rios District!!! All SPRC members in Los Rios should ...attend! Clergy are also encouraged to attend, Feb. 16 at Sonoma UMC 10 am - 2 pm March 23d at Hope UMC in Sacramento 10 am - 2 pm March 30th Antioch Church on the Rock UMC 10 am - 2 pm Registration only $10 and includes lunch! Here's the link to register!