Sunday afternoon though is quite busy, so if you are willing to venture out of your homes for some social-distancing actions and fun:
After the Noon Coffee Fellowship...

1-2pm Bishop Hagiya is calling upon United Methodists to "Witness to Black Lives Matter" gathering at Faith United Methodist Church in LOS ANGELES (1713 W. 108th Street) -- Bishop Hagiya and members of our Black Methodist Clergy for Renewal (BMCR) caucus will be speaking.

WARNING: If you are a graduating high school senior in high school, STOP reading and let your parents read this part! 😉

1:45pm we are inviting ALL Faith UMC Community to MEET at GUENSER PARK (Gramercy Place side) for a special social-distance CARAVAN PARADE TO CELEBRATE OUR CLASS OF 2020! We'll drive from the Park to Faith UMC! Come join us! Make signs or bring lei for the graduate, or just HONK YOUR HORNS to say hi!! (If you're late, just head to Faith UMC!)

Send us a photo and the names of your graduates so we can lift them up during the service!

Also! If you want to make a video shout out for your dad or send us a picture of your Dad to honor him on Father's Day, please send them to:
communications@faithsouthbay.org

If you missed worship services on Sunday, find our Worship Service links on www.faithsouthbay.org to view the worship services and share with your loved ones. You won't want to miss our special "UMW Sunday" with special slideshow and videos honoring the work of our Faith UMW.

Click on http://www.faithsouthbay.org/ to view the 8:30am and Traditional Service, 10:30am Service at any time; you can also catch up with previous services on our Sermons page.

This Thursday-Saturday, June 18-20 is the the Cal-Pac Annual Conference ONLINE. Because we are still unable to meet in-person, this is a unique opportunity for all members of our church to see the inner-workings of our church. You will not want to miss the special worship services for Ordination, Young People, Memorials, and Retirements.

Observers can participate for free (NO REGISTRATION NEEDED) by checking out the website for more details:
http://www.calpacumc.org/ac2020/ Voting Delegates from Faith UMC should have already registered.

Download the Preliminary Report to see the schedule for the conference:
http://www.calpacumc.org/annual-conference-2020/ac2020-preliminary-report-etc/

For those wondering when our church doors are going to open again, the church was never closed. The work of the people continues in our homes and through different ways. In the June edition of the Good News, the Re-Entry Task Force has shared our preliminary plans and phases for re-opening the church.

As we have made a decision for the health and safety of our community and congregation, Faith will remain closed as a campus. We continue to evaluate with the Governor's Daily Briefing and County protocols and our Re-Entry Task Force has been at work creating a detailed protocol for our church re-opening, whenever that may be. So during this time, we must continue to care for one another and our neighbor by doing no harm, but wearing masks, staying home as much as we can, and connecting with those who may need the extension of Christ's love by a voice, a meal, or a special message/text/note/letter.

As we worship in a different way this Sunday, keep in mind that where two or three are gathered, we worship in Christ's name...and remember that we, as a people of Faith are always united together.

If you have any needs, always feel free to contact the pastors and your ministry leaders!
May the God of Hope and Faith continue to lift us up,

Rev. Allison

Join us for a gathering time where you can just check in to say hi or see church faces that you miss! The kids are still running around as parents are having conversations, and the coffee is still hot (if you just brewed your own pot!). We even have smaller "Break Out rooms" if folks for more conversations!

Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 12p-1pm 

Dial 1-669-900-9128 (from home phone)
Meeting ID# 5883329633 

or

For computers/iPad/smart phones: click on link https://zoom.us/j/j883329633
Mtg ID# 5883329633

Dial 1-669-900-9128 (from home phone)
Meeting ID# 5883329633 

or

For computers/iPad/smart phones: click on link https://zoom.us/j/j883329633
Mtg ID# 5883329633

Mon., June 15th  @ 7:00 pm 
(HeBrews - different Mtg ID#)

Tues., June 16th @ 10:30 am
DEVIATION FROM REGULAR ONLINE STUDY - This Bible Study was the "Farmer's Market" Study Group until the Safer At Home Quarantine. We will attend the "Peaceful Friendship Walk" @ Wilson Park in response to recent events of blatant racism in Torrance. See next tab for details.

Wed., June 17th @ 7:00 pm

Thurs., June 18th @7:30 pm 
(Awaken - different Mtg ID#)

Prayer Rooms Meet Monday-Friday, Noon and 7pm at the same number/link

In response to the recent events of blatant racism in Torrance, join the community for...

Are you interested in Politics & Current Events? Social Justice issues? The environment? Immigration? Ending Racism? What  effects you and your community? This summer we'll be inviting youth into a "virtual" internship with Young Adult mentor-partners to have weekly discussion and planning actions that as well as learning tools to be "Community Organizers."

We will have an ORIENTATION on Sunday, June 28 at 2pm on ZOOM - Meeting ID# 5883329633 for more details and Q&A.

Please contact Rev. Allison at revallison@faithsouthbay.org or text her if you are interested or have questions.

We’ve made donating to Faith United Methodist Church easier with three ways to give online!

Giving is a response of gratitude rather than a legalistic requirement or obligation. “This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you. God gives you something you can then give away, which grows into full-formed lives, robust in God, wealthy in every way so that you can be generous in every way…” -2 Corinthians 9:11 (The Message). The goal of giving is for each of us to gratefully leverage and steward all that God has given us in order to become more like Him (generous in every way) and to bless many for the glory of God.

Your pledges and offerings can also be mailed or dropped off at: Faith United Methodist Church – 2115 West 182nd St, Torrance, CA 90504

Or through PayPal or VENMO
PLEASE NOTE –  OUR NEW VENMO HANDLE ADDRESS IS @FaithUMC-SouthBay

For more information contact Rachel Leung at (310) 217-7000 ext 126, finance@faithsouthbay.org.

We are also continuing our mask-making for our community and for Essential Workers. Our tally of "Handsewn with Love" masks is at 950+ masks!

So far, we have donated our masks to the Essential Workers at:
- South Bay Rice Things (30 masks)
- The Local Place (30 masks)
- LOVE INC. (25 masks)
- Immanuel Presbyterian Food Pantry (25 masks) + (another 100 masks)
- Beach Cities Child Development Center (35 masks)

You can still pick up masks for yourself and loved ones at church. Please contact the Church Office and Sandy will set them aside for pick up.

And if you are able to contribute to help serve meals to those who are working on the frontlines, South Bay Rice Things & Faith UMC have partnered together to "Feed Frontline Workers."
You can make a contribution to https://www.gofundme.com/f/feeding-our-frontline-heroes-in-la OR send your check to Faith UMC with the Memo line: Feed Frontline Workers.

Faith UMC has also partnered with Shinobu Japanese BBQ and Pioneer Project from Long Beach to support local business to purchase meals and have them delivered on the afternoon of June 21, 2020 in our Faith UMC Parking lot.

Here is what they are offering:

In light of the challenging season we are facing, this is a great and exciting opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal and help support Shinobu Japanese BBQ, a Christian Japanese American owned and operated family restaurant owned by the Harada's and the Yamada's.  Last week's turnout (trial run) was truly a blessing and we look forward to coming back Father's Day Sunday June 21st.  Thank you so much for considering!

When: Father's Day Sunday June 21st from 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Where: Faith United Methodist Church Parking Lot (Drive-Thru Style for a Safe and Touch-less Transaction)

               2115 W 182nd Street Torrance 90504

Menu:  Shinobu Family Pack (designed for 4 adults) - $60

-       Wagyu Beef Belly with Grilled Onions

-       Crispy Braised Pork

-       Somen Noodle Salad

-       Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Corn

-       Napa Kimchi

-       Pickled Radish Tsukemono

-       Rice Paper Wraps with a Miso Tare Sauce on the side

**Note: The Wagyu Beef Belly and Pork are delicious while eaten mixed in or on top of the Somen Salad.

Optional Add-ons:

-    $10   Bacon Fried Rice

-    $10   Special Pork Katsu

-    $5   Green Tea Cheesecake (2 small slices per order)

How It Works:   

1.  CLICK HERE TO ORDER   to place your order and pick-up time.

On the google doc sheet, Input your name at the pickup time you would like and your order and that's it!

·      Pick-up times will be in 5 min. increments to ensure spacing & social distancing.

·      Cutoff time for orders will be Saturday June 20th at 11AM

2.     When arriving for pick-up, pull into the parking lot where you will see us standing in the parking lot, provide your name, and the food will be placed in your vehicle ‘drive-thru’ style.  We will place the food directly into your car to ensure a safe drive through transaction in your backseat or trunk, whichever you prefer.

 3.     For payment:  Please place cash in an envelope or plastic bag and leave it in a designated location in your vehicle (backseat or trunk wherever you would like the food) to ensure a touchless transaction.

Please contact Brandon Harada at (714)588-0495 if you have any questions. Feel free to forward this email or share the link to anyone who might be interested. Friends, Family and Neighbors are more than welcome to participate and greatly appreciated!  Thank you again and we hope you enjoy your meal!