“On that day a fountain shall be opened…” - Zechariah 13:1 

Over the past couple of weeks, I was given an opportunity to slow down, look around, recover, and reflect a bit on where I’ve been as well to consider some possible new way/s ahead. The regional board and staff have been kind to support this type of endeavor.  I think many can relate how easy it can be to become swept up into a schedule that can dehumanize ones sense of self.  I have been reading: In Praise of Slowness by Carl Honoré. He quotes, Milan Condera’s 1996 Novela on Slowness, “When things happen too fast nobody can be certain about anything, anything at all, not even, about (their) self.” Carl Honoré does not attempt an argument against our advance/s brought on by hard work. Although, he argues that much can be missed when we speed everything up. It is hard not to live with a sense that everything around us, our society, organizations, people and even, churches are moving faster. What do you think?  Continue Reading

Our 2024 Summer Camp program will explore Disciples faith practices and equip young people with tools to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ, all while having fun and meeting new friends at Loch Leven’s beautiful camp.

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT! Register by May 15 at midnight and receive an additional $100 off a 6-day camp or $50 off a 4-day camp.

We are seeking counselors to lead Summer Camps in 2024. If you are interested, please fill out the forms below, or reach out to pswrcampministry@gmail.com

PSWR Counselor Interest Form (ages 18+)

CIT Interest Form (current 11th & 12th graders)

Thank you to our volunteer counselors and directors for leading our youth at a fun and memorable Winter Camp in February!

The Pulse of Life: Exploring the Power of Compassion in Transforming Our World

Saturday, May 11 10 am - 12 pm PT

In person at First Christian Church, Pomona or online via Zoom

Contributors from the book The Pulse of Life, including Frank Rogers, Jr., Aizaiah G. Yong, Natasha Huang, Nancy Fowler, and Alane Daugherty, will share their insights and experiences on how the Compassion Practice can change our lives and communities. REGISTER HERE

ADM 2024 Conference for Music and Worship

July 22-26, 2024

Taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma at Harvard Ave. Christian Church

Now’s the time to mark your calendars and plan to be with the ADM family this year! For more information, visit adm-doc.org

For CONTINUING EDUCATION opportunities for clergy, please visit our CEU webpage at www.docpswr.org/continuing-education



CLERGY CAPTIONS

Rev. Francisco Ramos, Associate Regional Minister of the PSWR/Director of Hispanic Ministries, receives his DMin April 27th.  

Kelly Ravenscraft will be ordained on May 19^th at Mission Hills Christian Church.

Eastmont Community Center was selected by Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo as a 2024 California Nonprofit of the Year, and will be honored at a special luncheon at the State Capitol in Sacramento on June 5th.

North Long Beach Christian Church closed their visible ministry on March 31st.

Please continue to keep the family of Sue Malotte in your prayers, upon her passing in March. Her memorial service is planned for Saturday, May 11th at 1:00 p.m. at First Christian Church, North Hollywood.

University Christian Church in San Diego was recognized by Christian Church Foundation for their efforts to secure the financial future of their church, and the roles our General and Regional Church played in that project. Read the article here.

On April 14th, the PSWR Korean Disciples Convocation was held at the Church of Foothills. The event started with a dinner at 5 PM, followed by a worship service and a seminar. The seminar primarily addressed mental health issues and depression, focusing on Korean immigrants. The first speaker, Rev. Peter (Hyocheol) Kim (Good Life Care Resource Center), discussed the mental health challenges faced by many Korean immigrants and highlighted the critical role churches should play in providing more support and care for these individuals. The second speaker, Rev. Dr. Geun Hee Ryu (Former Executive Pastor of NAPAD), explored the topics of depression and depressive disorders. He noted that a surprising number of Korean pastors and their spouses exhibit signs of depression, emphasizing the importance of pastors and their spouses caring for their own physical and mental health every day. Meanwhile, Korean youths had a regular gathering and enjoyed a time of fellowship during the seminar.



Boundary Awareness Training and Anti-Racism Training dates and details for 2024 are posted on our Clergy Training webpage. Upcoming Boundary Training dates are June 20 and September 28. Upcoming Anti-Racism dates are June 29 and November 2.

Please contact Michel Johnson at mjohnson@docpswr.org with any questions.



The Regional Nominating Committee Needs Your Help!

The Regional Nominating Committee has begun its work, serving as a conduit of God’s call to people all across the Pacific Southwest Region. We have a sincere desire to increase the number of congregations that have someone involved in our Regional ministries, that is, volunteering with a committee, etc. The more churches we have involved, the stronger our Regional church can be. 

It is important that the full breadth of diversity within our Region is reflected in those planning and carrying out our ministries. We need your help! We don’t want to stick to inviting the people we already know or the ones who’ve been doing the work for years. But we don’t know who we don’t know. That’s where you come in! Please use this Google form to put us in contact with the people in your congregation who could be a blessing to our Regional church. 



And remember, this blessing is mutual! Having members of your church involved in our Regional ministries strengthens your congregation as well. 

Thank you for your help! If you have questions, you can contact Regional Nominating Committee Chair Rev. Rebecca Littlejohn at revrlittlejohn@gmail.com.



"Restore and Rewind" - Pentecost Offering

Sundays May 12 & 19

When it comes to church, we have a lot of negative tapes playing in our heads:

“Church is judgmental.”

“Church is hypocritical.”

“They think they’re better than everyone else.”

It’s time for restoration. Time to rewind the tape.

To view church as a place of generosity and justice. Church as a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world.

Your gifts to the Pentecost Offering, received in most congregations on May 12 and 19, are divided between your region, which supports local new faith communities, and New Church Ministry, which trains, equips, and assists emerging leaders to be “movement initiators.”

The Obra Hispana Assembly will be held under the theme "Generations: Disciple. Serve. Celebrate." from June 20th - 22nd, 2024 at the Hilton Kansas City Airport in Kansas City, Missouri. This assembly will have a full program for all ages empowering us to be a Church that learns, builds community, and worships together today and in all generations to come. Registration

Annual Planning

Disciples Women:Breaking the Chains: Link By Link – Immigration / Labor Trafficking

Interfaith Toolkit to End Trafficking

Domestic Violence Response and Resource (GA-1928)

Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival

Disciples News

Service Archives

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Disciples PSWR

Loch Leven

Christian Church

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Disciples Mission Fund

New Church Ministry

Disciples Church

Extension Fund

Insurance Board

Pension Fund

Covid-19 Resources

Church Safety and

Disaster Recovery

Immigration and Refugee Support

Interfaith Study Resources from the Council on Christian Unity

Guidelines for the Pastoral Relations Committee

The Ministerial Code of Ethics, Available in English, Spanish, and Korean.

Family and Children's Ministries

Prevention of Child Abuse in Ministry