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As United Methodists we, the bishop and the members of the Desert Southwest Conference Appointive Cabinet, have been in prayer for our pastors and our United Methodist churches and would like to share a statement of faith and grace.
North District
From Rev. Dan Morley
North District Superintendent
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From the Lay Leader
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East District
From Rev. Susan Brims
East District Superintendent
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From the Lay Leader
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Events
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West District
From Rev. Javier Olivares
West District Superintendent
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From the Lay Leader
Click here to read the articles from Jeannie Ward, Lay Leader, or the Associate Lay Leaders, Sandy Kerr, Joyce Trevolt, and John Huie.
Events
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South District
From Rev. Matt Ashley
South District Superintendent
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From the Lay Leader
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Events
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Contact the South District office via email at cholly@dscumc.org or call (520) 325-2775.
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April 2022 Apportionments Report
April apportionments improved compared to 2021. Like last year, the Conference fully paid one month (8.3%) of 2022 apportionments for all of our churches. Our churches paid another 21.0%, resulting in an overall apportionments receipt level of 29.3% for the first 4 months of the year.
Here Comes the Summer (Doo do doo doo!)
By Patricia Pegram, Camp & Retreat Ministries Summer is quickly approaching and camps still need your help to fulfill our mission of sending every child to camp who wants to attend; All Play Fundraising is ongoing, so you are still able to donate to our...
The Long Journey
By Billie Fidlin, Director of Justice & Outreach In 2017 National Justice for Our Neighbors produced a video, sharing words from DACA students about what it means to be able to go to school in the United States. What it means for their futures, and in turn, I...
Engaging Our Vision
Communications Survey Results
Over 600 people participated in the 2021-2022 Communication survey designed by the Desert Southwest Conference Commission on Communications. Research objectives for this survey were: Determine growth opportunities for engagement and informing constituents. Understand...
Mission u 2022 registration announcement
Mission u 2022 is an in-person and online event for all persons, not just United Women in Faith. Registration is now open for both the in-person event and the Virtual Mission u. Both studies are the same subject: “Who Can We Be Together: A Biblical Exploration of Luke...
A Journey into the Heart of Christ: Spiritual Healing and Justice (September 18-23, 2022)
This year’s Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation is a response to two of our greatest needs: a desire to deepen our life with God and a longing for justice. Too often, the Church is split between those who pray and those who march. The reality is that the...
Climate Actions from Creation Justice Ministries
By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Outreach & Justice Spring has arrived and with it comes beautiful weather - perfect for renewing our spirits to care for the earth. And… with April - Earth Month is here! “Creation Justice Ministries (formerly the National Council...
UMC News
WJ Episcopacy Committee welcomes input from those discerning call to leadership
By Kristen Caldwell, Communications Manager for the Oregon-Idaho Conference For those who may feel called to become an episcopal leader – or those who may know someone who feels called to leadership – the Western Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church’s Committee...
Bickerton becomes president of Council of Bishops, calls for unity
This article was originally published at https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/bickerton-becomes-president-of-council-of-bishops-calls-for-unity-16481222. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The bishops of The United Methodist Church completed their Spring meeting today...
UMC bishops offer overwhelming support to Bishop Patrick Streiff
This article was originally published at https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/umc-bishops-offer-overwhelming-support-to-bishop-streiff-16475442. WASHINGTON, D.C.-- In an overwhelming decision on the third day of their spring meeting, the bishops of The...
Hope springs from a meeting of the Western Jurisdiction as leadership eyes revised means of electing new bishops
This article was originally published on the Western Jurisdiction website at https://westernjurisdictionumc.org/hope-springs-from-a-meeting-of-the-western-jurisdiction-as-leadership-eyes-revised-means-of-electing-new-bishops/ on April 11, 2022. Ezekial 11:19 …then...
United Methodist Bishops gather to chart future of denomination, welcome new leaders
This press release was originally published by the Council of Bishops at https://www.unitedmethodistbishops.org/newsdetail/umc-bishops-gather-to-for-spring-2022-meeting-16442822 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- In the wake of disruptions and postponements due to the COVID-19...
United Methodist Men Announces New Resources and Brand
Every church leader who feels their men’s ministry effort could use a restart, an upgrade, or a boost is encouraged to visit: UnitedMensMinistry.com to get in on the launch, happening May 1, 2022.
