UMJC West Regional Conference 2026

The UMJC West Regional Conference is a gathering hosted by the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations, a network of Messianic Jewish congregations. It aims to build Messianic community in the western region. The conference meets near the Burbank airport in Southern California, a reasonable distance from LAX.

The special guest speaker is Dr. Judith Mendelsohn Rood, Professor Emeritus at Biola University. She shares from her book Beauty for Ashes. Deborah Pardo-Kaplan, UMJC Executive Director, and regional leaders also speak. The day ends with an evening concert by Deborah Kline and Vince Iantorno. Registration is $25 and includes a catered dinner. Several hotels in the area are available for overnight stays.