Annual Conference 2019
The promise of God, “I am with you. I seek your well-being. I am yours and you are mine forever,” undergirds our being and our work as an Annual Conference.
50 Ways to Welcome a New Pastor
Congregations can help a new pastor get off to a strong start with these 50 Ways to acclimate a new pastor and make that new pastor feel truly welcome. The article from ResourceUMC also offers ways to say goodbye to your current pastor in a healthy way.
Appointment Process
Spring is the time of year when appointments are made, and people get very nervous when the District Superintendent (DS) calls. In fact, when I call people about non-appointment business, I often start by saying, “Hello, this is Nancy and my call has nothing to do...
Annual Conference Information and Deadlines
What you need to know about the 2019 Desert Southwest Annual Conference.
Treasurers Resources from GCFA
The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) has created a page for Treasurers to find resources.
Communications Training for local church August 10
Come join United Methodist Communications as we help church leaders begin a journey to build and implement a strategic marketing plan for their church. We will explore the planning process, branding ideas, social media, and more.
Fully Rely on God
The cheers of Palm Sunday will soon turn into the jeers of Good Friday and once again we have entered Holy Week. In this week, we re-hear, re-live and re-experience the passion story of Jesus Christ. We begin with the excitement and celebration of Palm Sunday where we celebrate Christ’s entry into Jerusalem.
Register for Summer Camps
The Desert Southwest Camp and Retreat Ministries offers a variety of summer camps for elementary age children through just graduated seniors.
Conference Leadership Invitation
The ministry leadership of the Desert Southwest Conference is shared by over 300 people who serve on our many committees, task forces, teams, and working groups. Once more we are changing our nominations process for conference leadership. Listed below are the...
What is New Life?
Rev. Joshua L. Warner, Minister of Pastoral Care at Faith UMC in Phoenix, Arizona was invited by UMC Communications to write a blog post titled “What is New Life.”
An Urgent Need in Our District
There is an urgent need to provide hospitality in the metropolitan Phoenix area similar to that provided by The Inn Project in Tucson.
In memory of Carol Armstrong
In faith, we share with you that Carol Armstrong died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.
Young Adult Work Day at Mingus Mountain Camp
Join other young adults on Saturday, April 27 at Mingus Mountain Camp as we prepare the camp for summer. Grab a friend or two and join us for a day trip that includes both hands-on service and fun activities.
A Mingus Mountain Camp Encounter
Join us for an evening of Mingus Mountain Camp experiences benefiting the Children and Youth Scholarship Fund.
Register for Summer Camps
The Desert Southwest Camp and Retreat Ministries offers a variety of summer camps for elementary age children through just graduated seniors.
Called Together By Grace: One Body
You are invited to join laity and clergy from across our conference on March 2 for a time to gather in worship as a community, experience our covenant together, and affirm our shared vision and values. I will share a message of hope and unity, including conversations about the implementation of the General Conference 2019 legislation.
Day of Learning Recap
Folks from across the West District gathered together for the 2019 Day of Learning in Glendale, Yuma, and Cottonwood February 2. We opened our time together considering God’s call for us to be fruitful disciples (John 15:5-8, CEB.) We drew inspiration from three examples of the fruitfulness of our ministry as a conference.
It is not too late to register for West District Day of Learning
There are only 4 more days to register for the Day of Learning at the early registration fee. Join us Saturday, February 2, 2019 at one of three locations across the West District.
Register today for the Western Jurisdiction Disaster Academy
The Western Jurisdiction Disaster Academy is being held in Phoenix Arizona March 28-31 of 2019. This training opportunity will connect you with trainers from UMCOR and disaster coordinators across the country who will equip and prepare you to mobilize your...
Beginning on February 3rd the Desert Southwest Conference will be Praying Our Way Forward
Prayer is one of the essential ways we connect to God and to one another, and in preparation for General Conference 2019, prayer will be one way we can all participate in this unique and significant event in the life of our church and our connection. Beginning January...
