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Bishop Hagiya’s Statement on Shootings in Buffalo and Laguna Woods
This past weekend brought me to my knees, yet again, as shots rang out in Buffalo, New York, and Laguna Woods, California. In both cases, the lone gunman took the lives of others because of hate for the victim’s racial and ethnic identities. None of those killed in...
Hope UMC 75th anniversary
An anniversary is a great time to connect — as it brings out those who have been long-time active members, new people who seek to be a part of the community, and those who have not been seen in a long time, but still consider Hope UMC to be a part of their lives.
Winds of Change…What can you hear?
How often do many of us avoid ‘going out’ because we aren’t certain which way the wind of the day will affect us? How often do we avoid ‘listening’ for God’s voice guiding us? Sometimes His voice is just a whisper…but, when we are still and trusting, then His words can come to us as a loud command.
Working Together as Teams
By Rev. Matt Ashley, South District Missional Strategist & Superintendent Is there an equivalent to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee for the South District Superintendent? What are the first steps for a person experiencing a call into ministry? If my church...
A Tour of the West District
As I journeyed through the West District with church/charge conferences, and worship services; the lyrics of the “Sound of Music” come to my mind with the only change of ‘churches’ instead of ‘hills.’
Getting ready for Summer Camp at Potosi Pines
Every spring for more than 20 years Potosi Pines has welcomed a team of amazing volunteers from the Nomad ministry to help us keep the camp in top shape. There are few surfaces that have not been cleaned, painted, hammered, or re-imagined by the Nomads. With financial support from the Southern Nevada Foundation we have been able to fund many of the Nomad projects. These amazing volunteers spend 3 weeks in camp staying in their RV’s and help get us ready for the summer season.
Work Day Opportunities with The Wesley Foundation
by Rev. Jamie Booth, Campus Pastor of ASU Wesley Foundation Hello East District! In the late 1950’s, the Desert Southwest Conference paid to build the Baker Center on Tempe First’s Campus. This building was built with the intention of being a space for campus...
Appointment Announcements May 16, 2022
An announcement of clergy appointments in the Desert Southwest Conference.
Extra Extra Extra
Assembly 2022 takes place May 20-22. You are invited to Tune in to United Women in Faith’s social media channels for news and photos and to uwfaith/org/news/blog for daily news! If you’re attending Assembly, be sure to check your inboxes each morning for your response...
Hope Embodied
At a recent Conference Leadership Team meeting, Arvilla Jungman opened with an adapted poem and a prayer. The topic was hope and change. Her poem and prayer were especially heartening following a virtual memorial service for Ms. Hope Howard at the Middletown United...
