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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 the North District office via email at gwatson@dscumc.org or call (702) 369-7055.
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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 the East District office via email at cwhitmire@dscumc.org or call (602) 798-8236.
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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.
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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 the South District office via email at cholly@dscumc.org or call (520) 325-2775.
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YOU can be UMCOR!
Early Response Teams Early Response Teams bring a caring, Christian presence to the survivors of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires and other natural disasters. Teams assists survivors by: Listening to their Stories Preparing the home for a rebuild Salvaging...
Registration for Youth Winter Camp at Trinity Heights UMC Closes January 8
Register now to attend Youth Winter Camp at Trinity Heights UMC. Registration will close Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Register for Winter Camps at Potosi Pines
Register now for Winter Camp at Potosi Pines!
Registration for The Gathering Closes Tuesday, January 7, 2020
The last day to register for The Gathering is Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Yuma Assembles over 600 Hygiene Kits
Recruiting 49 volunteers representing 14 church and community organizations, First UMC, Yuma assembled over 600 hygiene kits and donated $1000 to UMCOR for survivors of natural disasters. Besides the onsite volunteers, there were many others who organized and...
The Inn’s video story by Arizona Illustrated
The Inn in Tucson is a safe place for asylum-seeking families to stay as they transition out of detention facilities at the U.S. – Mexico border. Guests are provided with food, clothing, and showers before leaving for other parts of the U.S. to reconnect with family. Share this video story.
Engaging Our Vision
YOU can be UMCOR!
Early Response Teams Early Response Teams bring a caring, Christian presence to the survivors of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires and other natural disasters. Teams assists survivors by: Listening to their Stories Preparing the home for a rebuild Salvaging...
What came out of the WJ Fresh United Methodism Summit
The Western Jurisdiction’s Leadership Team, which called for the gathering, concluded that the summit was a “movement moment in The United Methodist Church. The future of the church will come out of the vision of our younger people, leaders who stepped into the forefront of work of the summit.” But what does that mean for your church?
Matthew 24:36 …I was in prison and you visited me.
Learn about Kairos Outside and contact Elizabeth Weir, Kairos Outside, Advisory Council Spiritual Advisor to find out how you can serve in this life-giving ministry.
UMC News
Social Principles 2020
Download the 2020 Social Principles and find links to watch a video about the history of the Social Principles or access the Resource for Mission and Ministry using the newly revised Social Principles.
Progress Report from Fresh UM WJ Summit working group of 10
The following report from January 6 is shared on behalf of the WJ Fresh Summit Working Group, the ten-person team elected by attendees of the summit in November 2019.
GC2020: Poposed Plans
A Protocol of Reconciliation and Grace through Separation is the newest proposal for the reorganization of The United Methodist Church. It will be offered to delegates to General Conference 2020. Visit ResourceUMC to access links to each of the major proposals as well as a downloadable comparison chart.
Council of Bishops announce annual scholarship for National Workshop on Christian Unity
The application deadline is February 17, 2020, for a $300 scholarship to help clargy or laity attending the NWCU and UMEIT: USA for the first time.
Available spots for mission volunteer placements
Mission Volunteer Office highlights current placement openings to encourage people looking to serve in God’s mission throughout the world to apply to be Mission Volunteers. Please share this post on your church news.
UMC website relaunch!
UMC.org, the official website of The United Methodist Church, will relaunch on December 2 with a new contemporary look and a more mobile-friendly design.
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