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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 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
Click Here to Read Ginny Hildebrand’s Blog
Events
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Contact Us
Contact the East District office via email at 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
Keith Roberts is the West District Lay Leader. His blog will be available soon.
Events
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Contact Us
Contact the West District office via email at 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
Click Here to Read Maritza Velazquez’s Blog
Events
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Contact Us
Contact the South District office via email at or call (520) 325-2775.
District Website
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North District Men’s Retreat at Potosi Pines Camp
Register now for fall retreats at Mingus Mountain!
DSC Way Forward Conversations Team
Catch up on the work of the DSC Way Forward Conversations Team. Do you have something to add? Click on the conversations button at the end of the article.
UMM SAWs Ramp Ministry makes it on the Fountain Hills Times!
Be a part of the 100 ramps goal by sharing this article within your community, via social media, or in your church newsletter. Tell your disAbility neighbors about it too!
Fraud & Gift Card Emails
FTC alert: Worshipers targeted by gift card scam, explains that scammers pretend to be a pastor or bishop and then ask worshipers for gift card contributions for a worthy cause.
August Apportionments Decline Again – Spending Reductions Adopted
We will be dealing with many new challenges in the coming year or two, and we need to understand what this may mean in terms of our ministries.
Fall Retreats at Mingus Mountain Camp & Retreat Center
Register now for fall retreats at Mingus Mountain!
Engaging Our Vision
DSC Way Forward Updates
You are exactly the right person to share the news and resources with your church. If you have not seen anything in your church newsletter or heard about the way forward in a sermon or congregational conversation, help get the word out.
DSC Way Forward Conversations Team
Catch up on the work of the DSC Way Forward Conversations Team. Do you have something to add? Click on the conversations button at the end of the article.
You’re invited to connect with Global Ministries and UMCOR
Dear friends of Global Ministries and UMCOR, It can be challenging to keep up with the news and events within The United Methodist Church, Global Ministries, and UMCOR. It’s easy to get the latest information about interesting and relevant issues related to your work...
Mission Volunteer Video Series Promotion
A video series made to empower, equip, and resource individuals and couples interested in long term service by engaging in God’s mission in the world. Released over the next few weeks, this video series will cover program information, training topics, and more. Stay tuned!
DSC Way Forward August Update
Dreaming, researching, seeking opinions, and testing ideas is the work the Way Forward Teams are tasked before the Special Session of the Desert Southwest Conference. Read about the progress so far.
Way Forward Communications team announces resources and updates
Announcing a new DSC Way Forward resources page featuring examples of inclusivity statements and St. Francis of the Foothills sign on statement.
UMC News
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 – October 15! Celebrate the contributions of Hispanic-Latino individuals in your area with the help of customizable outreach tools. Use the resources to invite your community to join you for worship and events, all while building awareness of Hispanic-Latino culture and traditions.
WJ Project Manager Position – Now Hiring!
We are seeking an individual to assist existing leaders in the work of listening deeply to diverse groups of United Methodists in the West and to help to coordinate our efforts to live into this commitment.
California-Nevada Conference Director of Communications Job Search
Seeking to fill the Director of Communications position and accepting resumes through October 4, 2019. The salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 with an excellent benefits package included.
Diverse group of United Methodists explores separation
In upcoming meetings, the group hopes to reach a consensus of what might be the future of the denomination by using a professional, non-United Methodist mediator to help in navigating the differences.
Commission on the General Task Force Report Available
Commission unanimously adopted each of the recommendations, which are included in the task force report. One of the recommendations is to refer allegations that still need to be investigated but…
UMC Bishops agree to ask Judicial Council to review Special Session votes
The Council of Bishops has approved a motion for a declaratory decision by the Judicial Council on the implications of the illegal votes on the disaffiliation petition. We were also given two additional tasks…
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