10 Ways to Reach Unchurched People at Christmas
Christmas provides a unique opportunity to reach people who no longer ordinarily attend church. What’s surprising is that many churches don’t really engage the Christmas celebration to make the impact it could. Over the years at our church, the Christmas services win hands-down for both overall attendance and attendance by unchurched people.
The Character of a Methodist – Part 2
It was more than he could handle. John Wesley’s movement was about taking the love of Christ beyond the institutional walls of a stiff and cold church and making that love practical, accessible, and truly transformative for the people who were at the very margins of life, struggling to exist.
District Office Closed for Thanksgiving 2019
The East and West District Office will be closed Thursday, November 24 for Thanksgiving. We will return to the office Monday, November 28.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
May your holiday be filled with peace, love and joy.
2020 Lay Servant Ministries Schedule
Lay Servants are to serve the local church or charge in any way in which their witness or leadership and service inspires the laity to deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. Classes are offered monthly in the East and West District of the Desert Southwest Conference.
The Five Hour Challenge: Turning Your Church Outwardly Focused
Are you looking for ideas to turn your church towards an outward focus?
Register for The Gathering Registration
The Gathering is the annual gathering of appointed and retired pastors in the Desert Southwest Conference. It is for ALL appointed pastors: elders, deacons, provisional elders and deacons, local pastors, laypersons assigned, retired pastors, and everyone who doesn't...
The Character of a Methodist
Have you ever thought something like this, “there’s just something special about that person?” You came into their presence, or observed what they were doing and found yourself inspired? Who was that person? What did you admire about her/him?
Website Grants Available Again!
Is your church lacking an online presence? Do you want to replace your current website? Grants are available!
Taking Church To The Community Resource
No longer can we simply ask, “What can we do to get people to come to our church?” We must also consider, “How can we go into the world to encounter those in need of the gospel?”
Town Hall via Zoom
Heard about the Western Jurisdiction Fresh United Methodism Summit on November 14-16? Learn about the purpose of the summit and share your concerns. What questions are surfacing at the local church about the future of The UMC? What do you hope for from this jurisdictional summit? Join the hour-long discussion via Zoom.
It’s Not Too Late to Register for Fall Retreats at Mingus Mountain Camp & Retreat Center!
Register now for fall retreats at Mingus Mountain!
Who do you say that I am
What do you do when you are aware that life is going to change dramatically? How do you prepare the family for such an event?
Ben Lesser – Holocaust Survivor
Come join us at Red Mountain UMC, 2936 N. Power Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215 on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 5:00 PM to hear from Ben Lesser, one of the world’s remaining Holocaust survivors.
Aging Out of Foster Care — Feliz’s Success Story
Feliz says in her 20 years she has certainly learned life takes unexpected turns – both good and bad. She was in the foster care system multiple times as a child with a mother struggling with drug addiction.
Fall Retreats at Mingus Mountain Camp & Retreat Center
Register now for fall retreats at Mingus Mountain!
Special Session | September 14, 2019
Registration for the Special Session of the Annual Conference at Gold Canyon UMC, 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, is open.
Lay Servant Ministries
The Lay Servant Ministries program offers classes to help you be a better leader for your congregation. Register today for one of the remaining 2019 classes in the East or West District.
Justa Center – The Return to Home
Justa Center has always been a ministry of love for Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. You were the first to see the crisis of homelessness among seniors and the first to respond. Together, we have helped over 6,000 seniors in their journey back to home.
UMOM Walk the Walk
Join the UMOM New Day Center for their 11th Annual Walk the Walk to End Homelessness on Saturday, September 21 at the Phoenix Zoo from 6-9 AM. This family friendly event
The Fundamentals of Leading Change
A two-day leadership development workshop, powered by Kotter. Early registration ends August 14.
