Where Love Lives
A nearly year-long campaign centering on the faith values that have undergirded the Western Jurisdiction’s long-term commitment to a scripturally based fully inclusive ministry. Churches in the Desert Southwest Conference are encouraged to use these resources in local settings as faithful, inviting, open, safe, and loving places for all people and encourage congregational engagement and conversation.
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Where Love Lives February Resources
“Committed to its Wesleyan Roots” We are in a time when the nation is divided, and so is the Church. United Methodists are rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We are also influenced by some of the beliefs of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. Wesley believed in...
Where Love Lives January Resources
January's messages for the Western Jurisdiction's #WhereLoveLivesUMC campaign address a topic that has separated many people from one another, the subject of marriage equality. Use the resources provided to Invite your community to find the non-anxious presence of God...
Devotion for the week of December 27th
Director of Outreach & Justice Scripture Reading: Luke 16:19-21 There was a rich man who…lived in luxury every day. At his gate was… Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the rich man’s table. "It's not enough to simply complain about...
Introducing the ‘Equipping Leaders’ webinar series
In this video, Kristina Gonzalez offers this short introduction to the ‘Equipping Leaders for Relational Community Work’ webinar series available now as part of the Western Jurisdiction’s ‘Where Love Lives’ campaign. [button...
Devotion for the week of December 14, 2020
Patricia Magyar, Chaplain, UMOM New Day Center Chair and Chair of 2021 Desert Southwest Conference Task Force on Children and Poverty Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 4: 8-10 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to...
Seeking to Be God’s Light in the World – An Advent Message
Isaiah 40 A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the?Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places...
Devotion for the week of December 7, 2020
Gretchen Lopez, Director of The Inn and Chair of the Desert Southwest Conference Board of Global Ministries Inspiration: “I seek to always bring God’s love to those in need.” God’s love is not just for me, it is not just for you. God’s love is for everyone, for all…...
Where Love Lives – December Resources
For the month of December, members associated with the Outreach & Justice Ministries are honored to bring you these devotions, book suggestions and videos for your spiritual practice this holiday season. On behalf of our team, Happy Christmas and many blessings. ~...
Advent Aspiration
As we wait with anxiety for the results of the US elections, words from the Psalmist, ring in my heart: “How long, O Lord?”
Devotion for the week of November 30th, 2020
By Gerry Hills, Chairperson of the Desert Southwest Conference Board of Church & Society Scripture Reading: Proverbs: 29:7 “The righteous are concerned for the rights of the poor, the wicked does not understand such concern.” “Overcoming poverty is not a task of...