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Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ
Courses Offered Called to Preach – This class is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study. Participant […]
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The Connectional Church – District Leadership Webinar – February
The Connectional Church – District Leadership Webinar – February
We are a Connectional Church. Our United Methodist tradition is rooted in relationships with 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 on the why and how this value and practice of Connectionalism began in our Methodist […]
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Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Willowbrook UMC, Sun City, AZ
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Willowbrook UMC, Sun City, AZ
Courses Offered Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (United Methodist Polity) – This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. Participants text: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church by Thomas E. Frank The course is scheduled for Friday’s, February 11 and 18, 2022, […]
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District Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee Training
District Pastor/Staff Parish Relations Committee Training
As part of The Connectional Church-2022 Leadership Workshops, we are offering Local Church Leadership Training. The first opportunity is training for SPRC Teams. Join us for this 90 minute opportunity to learn about the basic information for those serving on a Staff Parish Relations Committee. You will have the opportunity to ask questions following each […]
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Christ Church UM, Tucson, AZ
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Christ Church UM, Tucson, AZ
Course Offered Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM Heritage) - This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st century church. Participant textbook: Living Our Beliefs: […]
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Leadership Talks
Leadership Talks
Sponsored by Clergy and Lay Leadership Development Do you enjoy having opportunities to grow as a leader and to learn from other leaders? Do you find it enriching to share leadership ideas, concepts, and inspiration with others? Opportunities are available to anyone in the Desert Southwest Conference interested in learning through a focused discussion of […]
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Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Willowbrook UMC, Sun City, AZ
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Willowbrook UMC, Sun City, AZ
Courses Offered Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (United Methodist Polity) – This course gives participants an overview of the structure and organization of The United Methodist Church. Participants text: Polity, Practice, and the Mission of The United Methodist Church by Thomas E. Frank The course is scheduled for Friday’s, February 11 and 18, 2022, […]
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ
Courses Offered Called to Preach – This class is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study. Participant […]
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District Training for Church Board of Trustees
District Training for Church Board of Trustees
Local Church Trustees are much more than volunteers who attend to the maintenance of the church. They are responsible for legal concerns like contracts, rentals. sale or remodeling of church property. They are also tasked with a variety of responsibilities that keep the church and its people safe. This workshop is DS facilitated. We take […]
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Christ Church UM, Tucson, AZ
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Christ Church UM, Tucson, AZ
Course Offered Living Our United Methodist Beliefs (UM Heritage) - This course will explore the special gifts of theology, witness, and organization that The United Methodist Church brings to the church universal, how we got where we are today, and how our distinctive emphases are still needed in the 21st century church. Participant textbook: Living Our Beliefs: […]
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The Gathering
The Gathering is the yearly meeting of the retired an active clergy and appointed pastors of the Desert Southwest Conference. Formally called "Pastor's School", the event combines education and community building into a 48 hour retreat. The Orders meet, which is a mandatory meeting. This year's retreat will take place at the Redemptorist Renewal Center […]
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Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ
Lay Servant Training 02/2022 – Gila Mountain UMC, Yuma, AZ
Courses Offered Called to Preach – This class is designed for those who have not completed formal preaching training, for pastors seeking a basic refresher course, and for others who are called upon to preach in a pastor’s absence. Called to Preach is the required preaching course in the lay speaker track of study. Participant […]
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ERT Recertification Training
ERT Recertification Training
If you need to take the ERT recertification training class, please register by clicking at this link https://dscumc.org/ert-recertification-registration/ if you have any questions contact Rev. Tom Mattick at .
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The Connectional Church – District Leadership Webinar – March
The Connectional Church – District Leadership Webinar – March
We are a Connectional Church. Our United Methodist tradition is rooted in relationships with people, local churches, conferences, jurisdictions, General Conference, and other United Methodist organizations. The Rev. Dan Hurlbert talks to us about concerns around General Conference and the future of our denomination. Will General Conference happen in 2022? What does it mean if […]