August Happenings at Camp
The Tied Together fundraising campaign kicked off July 1 with great success! We are over half way to our goal of selling 500 t-shirts by August 31! For each gift of up to $25, we will create a 4x4 inch "tie-dyed t-shirt" complete with the camp logo and your name....
2021 Local Initiatives Grant Application for Ecumenical and Interreligious Ministries
Every year the Council of Bishops awards three grants to annual conferences from around the world that are involved in ecumenical and/or interreligious ministry. These grants are for $1,000 US each and must be used for ministry projects that focus on...
DSC RACE Announces Anti-Racism Initiatives for Desert Southwest Conference
DSC-RACE.com Newly Formed Coalition Presents Actionable Steps to Combat Racism Phoenix, AZ: Today, the DSC RACE Coalition announced that, on September 1, 2020, they will be releasing educational materials to all members...
Greetings from Joyce Trevolt
The Apostle Paul began all his letters to his churches with a greeting. Paul had never visited Rome, and he was concerned that he was not being taken seriously in Corinth. So, his letters often listed his credentials. Paul’s list of credentials is long.
Haven UMC Awarded 2020 Courageous Church
The Courageous Church Award recognizes churches who are living into the mission of the Conference in courageous ways. This year, the Vital Faith Team and the appointive cabinet awarded the 2020 Courageous Church award to Haven United Methodist Church.
Church of the Resurrection Leadership Institute 2020
The Church of the Resurrection is bringing the 2020 Leadership Institute to you as an on-line experience, Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, 2020. The keynote speakers will address the extraordinary issues church leaders face in 2020 and beyond. Cost...
Creating Online Communities of Faith
By Wendy Swanson, Chair of the DSC Vital Faith Committee There is very little that can be said that is positive about how COVID 19 has affected our communities, but the development of new ministries by our churches is one. Many churches have worked hard and fast to...
Camp & Retreat Ministries: Summer Events
Although we are not currently able to hold summer camps and retreats, your Camp & Retreat Ministries staff has been busy planning activities to make your summer fun! July 1 kicks off our Tied Together fundraising campaign. For each gift of up to $25, we will...
Walking in the Waters of our Baptism
The murder of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and the hate crime causing George Floyd’s horrific death have brought our nation and our church to a tipping place. The Appointive Cabinet denounces the sin of systemic racism and commits to taking action to end a culture of white privilege in our society and in our church.
Bishop Bob’s Invitation to the Desert Southwest Conference
Bishop Bob has issued an invitation to the Desert Southwest Conference to commit to eradicate racism and to join him in making a social media statement to that effect on Wednesday, June 17. We wanted to be sure that you are aware of this information. Bishop asked each...
Sabbath Renewal Leave
Ordained ministry is a marathon not a sprint. Like any good athlete self-care is essential. Every United Methodist District Superintendent (and pastor) is offered opportunities to take times of sabbath renewal leave. I have asked for and been granted leave from June 22 – August 22, 2020.
2020 Video of Retirees
A video of our 2020 Retirees is now available on our Conference website. You will find the video directly below the Local Church Resources box. We invite you to take time to watch. Click here to view the video.
Camp & Retreat Ministries: Coping During Covid
Covid-19 has impacted us in many ways and many of them aren’t good. With the cancellations of school years, birthday parties, events and even camps our children and youth are grieving these losses just as adults are experiencing grief around the changes. If you or...
A Moment of Spiritual Support with Nancy
Last Wednesday, Rev. Nancy Cushman shared a devotional video for the Desert Southwest Conference weekly Moment of Spiritual Support in Challenging Times! If you have not have an opportunity we invite you to view her devotion. The direct link to
You Are Loved!
It’s always nice to be reminded “You ARE loved”!
Water for the Reservation – AC 2020 Mission Project
Imagine. For just a moment, walk with me, through more than 27,000* square miles in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. 27,000 square miles of many homes without running water or other infrastructure that many of us simply live with daily as part of our “normal”. A place...
Camp Times are the Best Times!
Get regular updates from your favorite camps by subscribing to our newsletters! To subscribe to the Mingus Mountain Camp newsletter, click here and to subscribe to the Potosi Pines Camp newsletter, click here. Click inside today for updates about camps and covid-19...
Surprise
It was still the very first Easter day. “That evening, while the disciples were behind closed doors … Jesus came and stood among them. He said, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:19) I experience this story of Jesus’ appearance to the disciples differently this year.
7 Ways to Keep Revenue and Donations Flowing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Your congregation may have curtailed in-person services and activities because of the coronavirus, but there’s no stopping your congregation’s payroll, mortgage, and other financial obligations. Stewardship expert Rob Blezard outlines steps your church can take to address the financial challenges created by the COVID-19 crisis in this article posted by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
A Word from Your Camp & Retreat Ministries Family
The staff at Mingus Mountain and Potosi Pines are holding you in our thoughts and are praying for your continued health and well-being during these chaotic times. With the many changes happening on a day-to-day basis we also wanted to bring a message of hope for...
