The Messenger

CALIFORNIA HEIGHTS UMC

Thursday, July 2, 2026

JULY BIRTHDAYS

Help celebrate all our July birthdays during Coffee Fellowship on Sunday, July 26.

Our July birthdays include:

Ella Bors - 18

Savannah Fisk - 22

Herschell Evans - 73

Arlene Covarrubias - 54

Abby Luhwano - 12

Peter McBride - 32

Terry Lee Petersen - 84

Derrick Smith - 64

Devon Trunnelle - 54

Marynelle Evans - 75

Carol Macey - 81

Paul Gregg - 59

Larry Stewart - 64

If you don't see your name or another member's name on the list, please let the church office know.

SUPPORT THE BROKEN LOAF

We will gather NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS for the Broken Loaf Food Pantry at Lakewood UMC on Sunday, July 5. All items for the Broken Loaf can be placed on the table to the right of the sanctuary center double doors.

Food pantries like the Broken Loaf are in great demand lately. They are filling the gap that many of our neighbors find themselves in right now. What ever you can give is appreciated!

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FAMILY NIGHT

EVERYONE is invited to join in the fun at Dodger stadium on Friday, July 10! This is Black Heritage night at Dodger stadium.

Tickets are SOLD OUT!

This event is sponsored by the Black Methodists for Church Renewal.

GIVING ON LINE

While placing our offering in the plate each Sunday is the way many of us grew up giving to the church, it is no longer the only way to give.

At Cal Heights UMC, we utilize Vanco for our online giving.

Scan the QR code to use this service.

HARMONY BOUND CRAFTERS

The Harmony Bound Crafters are meeting on first and second Saturdays of each month from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. 

Please contact Donna Jenks (562-209-2833) to let her know if you will be joining them.

HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT?

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Email office@calheightsumc.org no later than Wednesday at noon.

BEING THE CHURCH UPDATES

Being the Church

Picnic in the Park!

Sunday, August 16

12:00 - 4:00 PM

Recreation Park

4900 E 7th St

Long Beach, 90804

Join us for a wonderful picnic with games, food and fellowship. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and a food dish to share. Sign-ups coming soon!

River Rafting Trip 2026! 

Aug 22-23, 2026

Youth entering 6th-12th gr.

Cost $250 includes transportation, lodging, Kern River guides rafting trip and 3 meals

After a super successful river rafting trip last year, we are returning to raft the Kern River this summer. All youth entering 6th-12th grades are invited to join the fun. Hosted by ministry-safe certified parent volunteers, the trip includes an afternoon of river rafting, pizza dinner, games, and small group devotions. We will worship together on Sunday morning and head home. Contact Pastor Melinda for more information (e: Pastor@BelmontHeightsUMC.org)

Secure your spot with a $100 deposit today in the Church Center App or online: https://beingthechurchlb.org/upcoming-church-events

HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT?

Do you have an announcement for The Messenger? You are invited to send information to the church office for inclusion in The Messenger.

Email office@calheightsumc.org no later than Wednesday at noon.