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March 15, 2021 IMPORTANT UPDATE on COVID-19
While the CDC has issued new recommendations for persons who have been fully vaccinated which relax some restrictions, these guidelines can change with the discovery of new information about COVID-19. For this reason, we must continue to be patient and do our part to protect those among us who are still vulnerable.
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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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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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West District
From Rev. Nancy Cushman
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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Contact the West District office via email at cwhitmire@dscumc.org or call (602) 798-8236.
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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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Conference Leadership Invitation
Are you looking for a place to serve on a Conference or District team? 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.
Path 1 Webinars
If you are discerning to start a new faith community or currently working in a church planting team in your area, Path 1 invites you to join these monthly Zoom webinars. The first webinar starts on Tuesday, April 13.
Coming Soon – Resources for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The month of May is celebrated as Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month and for the first time in the Desert Southwest Conference, the RACE Coalition will be providing a set of anti-racism resources and tools for your congregation to use to highlight this heritage month.
Annual Conference Mission Project Giving Opportunities Expanded
By Billie K. Fidlin Director of Outreach & Justice We are delighted to share that our campus ministries welcome both gift cards in $20.00 increments, to be delivered to the campus ministry, or, you may donate to the Annual Conference funding, which will be...
April News from Camp & Retreat Ministries
By Dina Reid, Camp & Retreat Ministries Register for Summer Camp! We've been busy hiring summer staff, registering campers, and preparing the camps for summer!! Some camp sessions are at or near capacity. Register soon so that your campers are not disappointed! ...
Annual Conference Mission Project – Student Hunger
A Glimpse of Hunger at ASU By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Outreach & Justice, and Rev. Jamie Booth, ASU Valley Wesley There are students on university campuses across the country who have difficulty securing regular meals during the best of times. In these times...
Engaging Our Vision
March 2021 Apportionments Report
By Randy Bowman, Conference Treasurer The Desert Southwest Conference remains in strong financial shape. That strength allowed us to credit all of our churches with one month apportionment dividend payment in January. As a result, our total apportionment receipts...
2020 Mission Project Comes to a Close with Record Donations
By Billie K. Fidlin, Director of Outreach & Justice Last year’s Annual Conference Mission Project was a success during the usual Annual Conference giving period. But the joy carried on! The generosity of our Conference has continued, and as we draw the 2020...
Economic Inequality and Prison Reform Event
by Bud Clark, Chair, Economic Inequality Task Force On May 6, 2021, from 7:00-8:00 PM (Pacific Time) the Desert Southwest Conference Economic Inequality Task Force of the Conference Board of Church & Society, will present the third webinar in the series for 2021....
Endorsement for fair and equitable response to COVID-19 from DSC Health & Caring Ministries Team
On March 17th members associated with Wespath Benefits were notified that Wespath has endorsed the call for “Fair and Equitable” response to COVID-19. Your Conference Health & Caring Ministries Team, along with its subgroup, Clergy Wellness Task Force, wishes to...
UMC News
United Methodist leaders condemn racism against Asians
United Methodists leaders, including bishops, pastors, and general agency leaders, have condemned attacks on persons of Asian descent as part the larger campaign to Dismantle Racism. Here are their statements:
Bishops cancel May 8 General Conference
The United Methodist Council of Bishops has canceled its call for a special virtual General Conference on May 8. The bishops made the decision to cancel during a March 22 online meeting that was closed to the public.
Grants to Help United Methodist Churches Aid Local Refugees and Migrants in Their Communities
Atlanta, Ga. (April 1, 2021) – Churches across the United States will be able to help refugees and migrants living in their local communities thanks to a new grant program from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Open to United Methodist churches in the...
