Upcoming Conference Information

NOTE: This has been postponed. The next Prayer & Repentance Conference in Long Beach & Los Angeles District’s has been delayed to a future date to be announced. Host church will be Faith UMC in Torrance, California.

Previously held:

The Santa Barbara District UMC

Prayer and Repentance Conference

Sunday, March 27, 3pm

at First UMC of San Fernando

Two powerful hours of teaching, testimony and singing about the place & power of personal repentance in the Christian Life.

Speakers include: Bishop Mary Ann Swenson & DS Catie Coots

“Come as you are, but don’t expect to stay as you are!”

Beginning Wednesday, March 23 from 1pm to Saturday, March 26, 9pm, we will begin 80 hours of continuous and uninterrupted prayer and reading of the Bible. Our reading and prayer time will culminate with the Prayer & Repentance Conference Sun, March 27, 3pm – 5pm followed by fellowship and dinner at First UMC of San Fernando.

Current speaker list includes:

  • Bishop Mary Ann Swenson
  • District Superintendant Catie Coots
  • Rev. Joseph Choi
  • Rev. John McFarland
  • Eaar Oden

First UMC of San Fernando will begin the 80 hours of continuous and uninterrupted prayer and reading of the Bible and Rev. Catie Coots will be the first reader. Mele Maka will be the final reader of the 80th hour at the church that signs up for the last time slot.

Rev Joseph Choi at joegen4138@hotmail.com 818-365-3156

Rev Garth Gilliam at garthgilliam@aol.com, soumc@sbcglobal.net 818-789-0351, 818-429-8843

First United Methodist of San Fernando, 1525 Glenoaks Blvd. San Fernando, CA 91340
For more info on how you can participate and help with bringing this event to the Santa Barbara District call the church at (818) 365-3156.

Pray that God provides the resources, willing workers and repentant hearts. It will be a big job, but the Holy Spirit is out in the lead. Thank you, Father!