For the Love of Camp
By Patricia Pegram, Camp & Retreat Ministries February is here and that means Winter Camps, Summer Staff recruitment, and spring just around the corner! We have quite a lot to offer from both of our DSC Camps, so be sure to take a look at each camp website for...
Leadership In the Church: Spirituality, Work Ethic, and a Love of People
This month’s event features “Leadership In the Church: Spirituality, Work Ethic and a Love of People” on Monday, February 14 at 7:00 PM with Rev. Garry Kennedy, senior pastor Willowbrook UMC.
Christmas Blessing
It has been a challenging year for many of our East District Pastors and Churches. Yet some of the sermons I have been hearing during this advent season have been very inspirational. Through them all there weaves a thread – God can and does act through the unexpected turns of life.
District Leadership Webinars in 2022
We are a Connectional Church. Our United Methodist tradition is rooted in relationships between people, local churches, conferences, jurisdictions, General Conference, and other United Methodist organizations. In this webinar, we’ll watch and discuss a recorded video from Bishop Grant Hagiya.
Happy Holidays
The District Offices will be closed Monday, December 20 through Monday, January 3, reopening on Tuesday, January 4 for the Christmas holiday. We will return to the office Tuesday, January 4, 2022. "And that, of course, is the message of Christmas. We are never alone....
The Gathering 2022
THE GATHERING2/22/2022 – 2/24/2022At The Redemptorist Renewal Center, 7101 W. Picture Rocks Road, Tucson, AZ 85743, www.desertrenewal.org The Gathering is the yearly meeting of the retired and active clergy and appointed pastors of the Desert Southwest Conference....
BOTH/AND to be continued…. with Jason Moore
By Dave McPherson, Director of New & Vital Faith Communities “The front door to the church” is the place people go to check out the congregation. It used to be the actual front door. Then it became the church’s website. Now it’s the church’s online service....
Advent is Here: Prepare the Way!
By Patricia Pegram, Camp & Retreat Ministries Upcoming Camp Events DSC Potosi Pines Camp: DSC Mingus Mountain Camp: Counselor Interns at Mingus Mountain are seasonal, paid positions for Summer 2022. Applications open December 1! Pay ranges from $365 to $450...
District Office Holiday Hours
The District Offices will be closed Wednesday, November 24 through Sunday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will return to the office Monday, November 29. Our offices will also be closed Monday, December 20 through Monday, January 3, reopening on Tuesday,...
Webinar: What a Church & Society Ministry Team does (and why) and how to get started in your church
MISSION FILLS THE NEED, JUSTICE ELIMINATES IT Monday, Dec. 6, 12:00-1:30 PM (MST) - or - Thursday, Dec. 9, 6:30-8:00 PM (MST) How do we create a safe space to transform the world: a safe place to talk politics, health care, adequate funding for public education,...
Sweater Weather & the Season of Giving
By Patricia Pegram, Camp & Retreat Ministries Upcoming Camp Events DSC Junior/Senior High Winter Camp - January 15-17, 2022 There is a different vibe at camp - a vibe of love, acceptance, and JOY! Come explore how you can carry the "Potosi Vibe" with you all year...
Pastor Appreciation Season
by Rev. Susan Brims, East District Missional Strategist and Superintendent Billy Graham once said, “The test of a preacher is that the congregation goes away saying not, ‘What a lovely sermon!’ but, ‘I will do something.’” A pastor’s calling is a unique one. Studying,...
Moving Forward in Uncertain Times
The Lewis Center for Church Leadership was formed to promote the effective and faithful practice of Christian leadership in the church and the world. The article "Moving Forward in Uncertain Times" was recently published on their website. In the article, Susan...
When An Ending Was Really Just A New Beginning
By: David McPherson, Director of New and Vital Faith Communities “It’s not about us!” That was the mantra in the sermon from Rev. Tom Kiracofe at the last service for Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Some pews were marked off for social distancing, but there were...
The latest worship data and some reflections
By Paul Nickerson, CEO of Nickerson Coaching I often hear the following comments from church leaders: "When will everyone come back to in-person worship?" "Is our online ministry keeping people at home, rather than in-person services?" Both questions are predominantly...
Take a deep breath; Fall is in the air.
By Patricia Pegram, Camp & Retreat Ministries Upcoming Camp Events DSC Family Camp at Mingus Mountain - October 15-17, 2021 Registration closes October 8! REGISTER HERE! Bring your family to camp to enjoy the beautiful fall...
Immigration and Justice at the Border
Please join us for a conversation on Immigration and Justice at the Border on Saturday, September 25, 2021. The participants will be Professor Ernesto Todd Mireles from Prescott College; Immigration Attorney, Margo Cowan from Keep Tucson Together; and “Dreamers.” Franceny Gardea and Sergio Gonzalez.
New Pastors in the East District
Rev. Paul Cho - First UMC Tempe - Tempe, AZ Rev. Paul Cho is from South Korea, the son of a Korean Methodist Pastor. He and his family immigrated to the United Stated in 1986, settling in Tempe, AZ. Paul received his undergraduate degree in computer science and, in...
Fall Camps are Just Around the Corner!
By Patricia Pegram, Camp & Retreat Ministries Upcoming Camp Events DSC Family Camp at Mingus Mountain - October 15-17, 2021 Bring your family to camp to enjoy the beautiful fall weather! Activities include hiking, campfires, crafts, games, bouncy house, hayride,...
The End of Another Amazing Summer Camp Season
By Dina Reid, Camp & Retreat Ministries End of the Summer Camp Season Mingus Mountain and Potosi Pines Camps have wrapped up another amazing season of summer camps. Our campers and young adult summer staff are back in school or anticipating the start of the school...
