Disciples PSWR

We are excited to welcome keynote speakers Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy and Rev. Dr. Leah D. Jackson, Esq. to our Regional Assembly this year. Learn more about them at docpswr.org/ra2026/special-guests and register for the October 16-17th event today!

Many of our Hispanic Disciples churches are familiar with Iglesia Cristiana La Hermosa in New York City. This is a great story about DCEF partnering with La Hermosa on a transformational project.

Iglesia La Hermosa and DCEF work to transform a community The partnership between Iglesia La Hermosa, the Northeastern Region, Obra Hispana, and DCEF is helping transform a community.

On Saturday, September 19, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., the African American churches, ministries, leaders, and others within the PSWR will gather in joyful fellowship to give thanks and honor God and the extraordinary ministry and legacy of Rev. Dr. Jo Ann Bynum.

This celebratory reception with program is being held at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, in the Sierra Room, 18000 Park Plaza Drive, Cerritos, CA 90703. Together, we will gather in thanksgiving, joyful fellowship, sacred reflection, and prophetic witness as we honor Rev. Dr. Bynum’s many years of faithful and compassionate advocacy on behalf of African American ministries, leaders, congregations, DSF (she served as Director of Student Life from 2012-2020), and others throughout the Pacific Southwest Region and beyond.

While it is free, those who wish to attend should use this RSVP link for planning purposes.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK2rgyUZsQv5BFEesyoDhsfM-e5pgR_r0ul84toGX7I5oBtQ/viewform

Conversation Café: Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Cultivating Wellness, Resilience, and Joy for Pastors and Church Leaders. - Disciples Home Missions This edition of Conversation Café will feature our special guest presenter, Rev. Kinsie M. Tate, LPC, LPCC, M.Div., M.Ed., Executive Director of Restore Clergy in Newport Beach, California. Inspired by Matt Bloom’s flourishing in ministry and clergy well-being research, participants will be intro...

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION IS OPEN for Regional Assembly 2026! Register now through Aug 31 at a cost of $40 for adults and $5 for all youth up to age 18. Starting Sept 1st, registration will be $50 for adults and $10 for all youth up to age 18. Childcare for infants and preschool-aged children up to age 5 is free.

Registration includes Fri and Sat admission, Fri dinner, and Sat lunch. In addition, there will be a continental breakfast on Sat morning, and closing reception Sat afternoon.

Visit docpswr.org/ra2026/register for more details and to register.

Congratulations to Project IMPACT on 40 years of service to youth and families in Southern California. You are invited to join their celebration on Saturday, August 29th. Visit projectimpactusa.org/40th-anniversary/ for tickets and details.

This weekend event has been funded by the Vision Fund Grant from our region, and will explore how Howard Thurman's writings can inspire deeper community engagement, justice and connection. Clergy can earn CEUs for attending. Register today!

🌟 Widen the Circle 🌟

Join us for a meaningful weekend with Dr. F. Douglas Powe Jr., President of Phillips Theological Seminary, as we explore the wisdom of Howard Thurman and discover how faith calls us to deeper community, justice, and connection. 🤝💜
📅 August 28–30
📍 First Christian Church Fullerton & First Christian Church Orange

Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or someone seeking to grow in faith, all are welcome! Come be inspired, encouraged, and equipped to widen the circle of God’s love. ✝️💛

👉🏼 Register using the QR code on the flyer.
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We are so excited about our next Saturday Forum, featuring Rev. Brian Frederick-Gray, Director of Justice & Advocacy Ministries at Disciples Home Missions! Mark your calendar and join the conversation!

For those in the San Diego area who would like to learn more about the Living Coast Ministry. A great collab between Vista La Mesa and Harbor Christian Church!

Join us this Saturday for our next Saturday Forum: Exploring Living Coast Ministry, with Rev. Ryan Cullumber!
10 AM on Zoom. Link to join in QR code in graphic or use the regular worship Zoom link from our website, www.vlmcc.org.