Wildfires claim life of United Methodist

• A cherished member of Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades is among the people killed in the historic wildfires in southern California.
• Even as they mourn great loss, United Methodists are starting to pick up the pieces.
• The fires destroyed the buildings of two United Methodist churches. But the pastors already have plans to rebuild and have advice for what is needed now.

Annette Rossilli loved orchids, her United Methodist church and her pets.

When the fast-moving Palisades fire approached her home on Jan. 7, the 85-year-old widow declined multiple offers from fellow church members and neighbors to help her evacuate. Instead, she decided to stay behind with her dog Greetly, canary Pepper, turtle Pearl and two parrots — one of whom she had trained to say in true Mary Poppins fashion “Supercallifragilisticexpialidocious.”

The beloved member of Community United Methodist Church in Pacific Palisades is among at least 25 people killed in the historic wildfires that still threaten the Los Angeles area. Read More Here