This task force works to ensure that society’s most vulnerable members are given voice and advocacy in the example of being a courageous church, loving like Jesus, acting for justice, and united in hope.
By Gerry Hills, Chair of Church & Society, and Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Justice & Outreach This week an initial draft majority ruling was leaked from the Supreme Court. Documents are historically not leaked, so this is of great concern regarding the...
By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Justice and Outreach Below find the current list of needs for the Welcome Center. Please consider and do what you can. The Welcome Center continues to serve up to 300 people per day with up to 170 staying overnight on their way to...
By Meredith Joubert, member, DSC Conference Board of Church & Society On July 27, 2021, Governor Ducey signed legislation that bans mask mandates for Arizona schools. This ban has fueled a debate between the value of individual freedoms over the collective...
Gretchen Lopez, Director of The Inn and Chair of the Desert Southwest Conference Board of Global Ministries Inspiration: “I seek to always bring God’s love to those in need.” God’s love is not just for me, it is not just for you. God’s love is for everyone, for...
By Gerry Hills, Chairperson of the Desert Southwest Conference Board of Church & Society Scripture Reading: Proverbs: 29:7 “The righteous are concerned for the rights of the poor, the wicked does not understand such concern.” “Overcoming poverty is not a task...
Children's Sabbath is October 16-18, 2020. Churches are encouraged to raise awareness of children’s issues and provide opportunities for individuals to develop and participate in ministries that benefit the children of their community and congregation.
