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Bishop’s update about the Protocol
A Moment of Spiritual Support in Challenging Times
Dear Members and Friends of the Desert Southwest Conference, I invite you to join me for A Moment of Spiritual Support in Challenging Times! When I was a child, I had a special place I would go to when I was afraid or alone. There was a huge tree with enormous...
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North District
From Rev. Dan Morley
North District Superintendent
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From the Lay Leader
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Events
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Contact Us
Contact the North District office via email at gwatson@dscumc.org or call (702) 369-7055.
District Website
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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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Contact Us
Contact the East District office via email at cwhitmire@dscumc.org or call (602) 798-8236.
District Website
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West District
From Rev. Nancy Cushman
West District Superintendent
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From the Lay Leader
Click here to read the articles from Keith Roberts, Lay Leader, or the Associate Lay Leaders, Sandy Kerr and Jeannie Ward.
Events
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Contact Us
Contact the West District office via email at cwhitmire@dscumc.org or call (602) 798-8236.
District Website
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South District
From Rev. Mark Conrad
South District Superintendent
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From the Lay Leader
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Events
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Contact Us
Contact the South District office via email at cholly@dscumc.org or call (520) 325-2775.
District Website
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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...
Summer Camp Registration Open
The Desert Southwest Camp and Retreat Ministries offer a variety of summer camps for elementary-age children through just graduated seniors. Click here to find out more.
JJ Warren to speak at University UMC in Las Vegas
University UMC Las Vegas is excited to welcome J.J. Warren on Sunday, March 8th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Join us and hear from someone on the front line of the efforts to change The UMC from the inside out, sharing a message of hope within our community.
Engaging Our Vision
March 2020 Apportionments Report
Our year-to-date apportionment contributions are likely not as low as they may get if the COVID-19 impact lasts for many months. Those 03/31/2020 apportionment receipts are shown in the following…
New immigration Public Charge Rule closes door to the poor
Earlier this year the Supreme Court decided to allow the Department of Homeland Security to implement newly revised rule regarding whether intending immigrants that are currently low-income would be deemed “likely to become a Public Charge.” This new rule forces millions of immigrant families to choose between protecting their…
Building An Inclusive Church Training Facilitated by RMN’s Rev. Israel Alvaran
Would you like to be able to engage to in dialogue in community around what it means to be an inclusive church? Are you looking tool to further your reach the community and to help increase the number of reconciling churches, communities and campus ministries in our...
Annual Conference deadlines – Heads Up
The 2020 Annual Conference planning committee, called Sessions, met on January 27 to begin planning this year's Annual Conference Session and set some deadlines. However, with General Conference looming before us, planning business, as usual, isn't suitable this time....
Economic Inequality Fishbowl Discussion
Come join the DSC Economic Inequality Task Force, clergy, and laity on March 10 at 6:30 PM for a lively discussion on economic inequality and the church.
An Invitation to Support the Census
Faith leaders are encouraged to sign a pledge of support for people to take part in the Census count. Learn more and support the Census.
UMC News
New Advertising Grant for Large UMCs
Do you want to promote your online worship services on a billboard? How about in a radio commercial or magazine? A new matching grant, up to $1,000, will aid in securing local media to raise awareness of connecting with your church online. Our expert will help your...
Daily Training on Facebook from UM Communications
As you shift to digital ministry during the COVID-19 pandemic, turn to our Facebook page for guidance. We are posting daily Local Church Learning Sessions through April 2, all developed specifically to support your church during this extraordinary time. Experts will...
FREE 4-week Online Community Care Series
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Claremont School of Theology professor Nicholas Grier, along with his colleagues from the Coloring Mental Health Collective have decided to move their upcoming conference to fully online and to change the format and content to be...
General Conference to move to 2021
Nashville, Tenn.: Subsequent to the announcement by the Executive Committee of the Commission on the General Conference that the 2020 General Conference will be postponed, the full Commission met March 21, 2020 to determine next steps to take in setting a new date....
UMCOR turns 80!
“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” — Matthew 25:35, NRSV Dear friends in Christ, United Methodists will celebrate UMCOR Sunday on March 22, 2020. Eighty years ago, World War...
Tools for preparing your congregation for General Conference
Find resources like the chart of proposed plans about the structure of The UMC and more through Desert Southwest Conference communications channels. Subscribe, follow, and join, then tell others to do the same.
