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Invite the youth and young adults to apply for the DSC Youth & Young Adult Leadership Academy 2026. Participants will explore UM governance and apply for scholarships to attend the GYPC 2026 in Dublin, Ireland! Learn more & apply by December 7, 2025: dscumc.org/blog/2025/11...
Raising Up a New Generation of Leaders: DSC Youth & Young Adult Leadership Academy 2026 | Desert Southwest Conference
The Desert Southwest Conference invites students in Grades 7–12 and young adults ages 19–35 to join the Youth and Young Adult Leadership Academy, running
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November 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Invite the youth and young adults to apply for the DSC Youth & Young Adult Leadership Academy 2026. Participants will explore UM governance and apply for scholarships to attend the GYPC 2026 in Dublin, Ireland! Learn more & apply by December 7, 2025: dscumc.org/blog/2025/11...
Register now for this November 12 webinar via Zoom. dscumc.org/blog/2025/11...
Four Ways to Be Found: Building Your Church’s Online Presence | Desert Southwest Conference
Whether your church has a full website or none at all, there are simple ways to create a meaningful online presence. This webinar is designed for United
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November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Register now for this November 12 webinar via Zoom. dscumc.org/blog/2025/11...
On day 1 of Viva La Church, at Green Valley UMC, we imagined what Church can be and learned about the innovation already happening around the country! View the full photo album here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyka4
#VivaLaChurch #DSCUMC #AHealthyChurchForAHealthyWorld #wjcumc
#VivaLaChurch #DSCUMC #AHealthyChurchForAHealthyWorld #wjcumc
Viva La Church! 2025
A dynamic three-day gathering of the Western Jurisdiction in the Desert Southwest Conference designed for clergy and laity at Green Valley United Methodist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 21-2...
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October 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
On day 1 of Viva La Church, at Green Valley UMC, we imagined what Church can be and learned about the innovation already happening around the country! View the full photo album here: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCyka4
#VivaLaChurch #DSCUMC #AHealthyChurchForAHealthyWorld #wjcumc
#VivaLaChurch #DSCUMC #AHealthyChurchForAHealthyWorld #wjcumc
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Halloween? Join Cross Roads UMC on Saturday, Oct. 25, 3–6 p.m., for a free Trunk-or-Treat & Health Fair. Come in costume, enjoy treats, and take advantage of free health screenings and community resources! northcentralnews.net/2025/communi...
Cross Roads hosts community event
Cross Roads United Methodist Church, in partnership with Accelerated Pathways Career College, American Red Cross, Desert Mission Food Bank and other local community organizations, invites families …
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October 20, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Looking for a fun and meaningful way to celebrate Halloween? Join Cross Roads UMC on Saturday, Oct. 25, 3–6 p.m., for a free Trunk-or-Treat & Health Fair. Come in costume, enjoy treats, and take advantage of free health screenings and community resources! northcentralnews.net/2025/communi...
Wondering what's happening in Globe, AZ, regarding flooding and disaster response? Check out the update from our ERT Chair: dscumc.org/blog/2025/10...
Update on Globe Flooding | Desert Southwest Conference
I just finished a Zoom meeting with VOAD members discussing volunteer response to the flooding in Globe. At the moment, the Red Cross assessment team has
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October 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Wondering what's happening in Globe, AZ, regarding flooding and disaster response? Check out the update from our ERT Chair: dscumc.org/blog/2025/10...
Monday Moments is back on the schedule! Check out the new season starting lineup and register at dsc-reg.brtapp.com/MondayMoments.
September 8, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Monday Moments is back on the schedule! Check out the new season starting lineup and register at dsc-reg.brtapp.com/MondayMoments.
4 days left to take advantage of the group discount! Save $250+ when registering 5 or more in one group registration.
August 26, 2025 at 3:34 PM
4 days left to take advantage of the group discount! Save $250+ when registering 5 or more in one group registration.
Join leaders from across the UMC in Las Vegas. Revitalizing a small congregation, exploring new models of ministry, or simply curious about reaching new people in new ways outside of church walls, you’re invited! Flash Sale: $50 off/person for groups of 5+ westernjurisdictionumc.org/viva-la-chur...
Viva La Church! - Western Jurisdiction
October 21–23, 2025 | Green Valley UMC, Las Vegas, NV dscumc.org/viva-la-church What’s next for the Church? This fall, leaders from across the country will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada, to seek bold an...
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August 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Join leaders from across the UMC in Las Vegas. Revitalizing a small congregation, exploring new models of ministry, or simply curious about reaching new people in new ways outside of church walls, you’re invited! Flash Sale: $50 off/person for groups of 5+ westernjurisdictionumc.org/viva-la-chur...
Who can vote at the 2025 Desert Southwest Annual Conference? Consult the voting rights chart and learn more at: dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
Clarifying Who Can Vote at Annual Conference: Updated Guidance for the 2025 Session | Desert Southwest Conference
Voting eligibility depends on the status of each clergy and laity member of the Desert Southwest Conference. It can be confusing but luckily we have a handy voting rights chart you can refer to.
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May 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Who can vote at the 2025 Desert Southwest Annual Conference? Consult the voting rights chart and learn more at: dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
We are teaming up with the Phoenix Art Museum & Phoenix Theatre Company for a century-long collaboration! Preserving historic spaces, including the Central UMC building, while expanding cultural opportunities in Central Phoenix. Read about what you can look forward to at dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
May 14, 2025 at 11:04 PM
We are teaming up with the Phoenix Art Museum & Phoenix Theatre Company for a century-long collaboration! Preserving historic spaces, including the Central UMC building, while expanding cultural opportunities in Central Phoenix. Read about what you can look forward to at dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
Let's make a difference together! With funding for food dwindling and needs rising, every contribution matters. Donate & spread the word during worship services. Let's fill those shelves and feed the hungry. For more ways to get involved, check out the project details here: bit.ly/4dslHDd
2025 Annual Conference Mission Project: Feeding the Hungry in Nevada | Desert Southwest Conference
The 2025 Mission Project Team is generating incredible energy and support as we rally around filling the shelves of our local church food banks in the North
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May 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Let's make a difference together! With funding for food dwindling and needs rising, every contribution matters. Donate & spread the word during worship services. Let's fill those shelves and feed the hungry. For more ways to get involved, check out the project details here: bit.ly/4dslHDd
Learn more about this beautiful and bold UMC vision at dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
May 6, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Learn more about this beautiful and bold UMC vision at dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
Velda Rose UMC reflects on a wonderful history as it closes its doors, but the journey continues! Resources from this church will find new homes within the community. Want to engage and learn more about this heartwarming transition? Check it out: dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
Velda Rose UMC Closes, But Ministry Continues Through Shared Resources | Desert Southwest Conference
As Velda Rose UMC concludes its ministry, churches are invited to receive items that can continue serving in new contexts.
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May 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Velda Rose UMC reflects on a wonderful history as it closes its doors, but the journey continues! Resources from this church will find new homes within the community. Want to engage and learn more about this heartwarming transition? Check it out: dscumc.org/blog/2025/05...
Does your United Methodist Church want to make a difference for immigrant communities? Grants are available to support projects that foster education and partnership or enhance leadership and conflict resolution in diverse settings.
Visit CORR Action Fund — GCORR webpage here: www.gcorr.org/caf
Visit CORR Action Fund — GCORR webpage here: www.gcorr.org/caf
April 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Does your United Methodist Church want to make a difference for immigrant communities? Grants are available to support projects that foster education and partnership or enhance leadership and conflict resolution in diverse settings.
Visit CORR Action Fund — GCORR webpage here: www.gcorr.org/caf
Visit CORR Action Fund — GCORR webpage here: www.gcorr.org/caf
Read Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut's call to the Desert Southwest Annual Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, June 12-15, with the theme "A Healthy Church for A Healthy World: And Let It Begin With Me," reflecting on personal growth, inspired by Jeremiah 17:14 and Psalm 51:10. More at: dscumc.org/blog/2025/02...
February 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Read Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut's call to the Desert Southwest Annual Conference 2025 in Las Vegas, June 12-15, with the theme "A Healthy Church for A Healthy World: And Let It Begin With Me," reflecting on personal growth, inspired by Jeremiah 17:14 and Psalm 51:10. More at: dscumc.org/blog/2025/02...
Registration for 2025 Confirmation Camp is now open! 🏕️ Join us at Mingus Mountain and explore topics like Wesleyan theology and much more, led by Rev. Melissa Rynders. Get details and sign up here: dscumc.org/blog/2025/01...
#CampAdventure #YouthMinistry #SummerCamp
#CampAdventure #YouthMinistry #SummerCamp
Confirmation Camp Registration is Now Open! | Desert Southwest Conference
The East District, in conjunction with Song of Life United Methodist Church, are excited to announce that registration is open for Confirmation Camp for May
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January 15, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Registration for 2025 Confirmation Camp is now open! 🏕️ Join us at Mingus Mountain and explore topics like Wesleyan theology and much more, led by Rev. Melissa Rynders. Get details and sign up here: dscumc.org/blog/2025/01...
#CampAdventure #YouthMinistry #SummerCamp
#CampAdventure #YouthMinistry #SummerCamp
Join the Reaching New People in New Ways workshop! Explore new ways to connect with communities. Sign up before Feb 2 to expand your ministry's impact! bit.ly/40jCB0A
#FaithCommunity #MinistryWorkshop #UnitedMethodists #FaithBasedLeadership #CommunityEngagement
#FaithCommunity #MinistryWorkshop #UnitedMethodists #FaithBasedLeadership #CommunityEngagement
January 14, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Join the Reaching New People in New Ways workshop! Explore new ways to connect with communities. Sign up before Feb 2 to expand your ministry's impact! bit.ly/40jCB0A
#FaithCommunity #MinistryWorkshop #UnitedMethodists #FaithBasedLeadership #CommunityEngagement
#FaithCommunity #MinistryWorkshop #UnitedMethodists #FaithBasedLeadership #CommunityEngagement
Rev. George Cushman, DSC Disaster Response Coordinator, provides an update on disaster response preparedness and the California wildfires. dscumc.org/blog/2025/01...
#CaliforniaWildfires #DisasterResponse #WildfireSeason
#CaliforniaWildfires #DisasterResponse #WildfireSeason
January 13, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Rev. George Cushman, DSC Disaster Response Coordinator, provides an update on disaster response preparedness and the California wildfires. dscumc.org/blog/2025/01...
#CaliforniaWildfires #DisasterResponse #WildfireSeason
#CaliforniaWildfires #DisasterResponse #WildfireSeason
Join Bishop Carlo for the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity hosted by Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger. This statewide Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity is on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Redemptorist Renewal Center, 7101 W. Picture Rocks Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743.
January 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Join Bishop Carlo for the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity hosted by Bishop Edward J. Weisenburger. This statewide Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity is on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM at the Redemptorist Renewal Center, 7101 W. Picture Rocks Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743.
Courtesy of the United Methodist News Service, churches can download social media graphics for each week of Advent at dscumc.org/blog/2024/12...
Advent graphics from UM News for local church use | Desert Southwest Conference
Download social media graphics for each week of Advent at https://www.umnews.org/en/news/social-media-graphics-from-um-news.
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December 17, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Courtesy of the United Methodist News Service, churches can download social media graphics for each week of Advent at dscumc.org/blog/2024/12...
It's not too late! Check out these last-minute Christmas service marketing strategies originally published by Resource UMC dscumc.org/blog/2024/12...
ResourceUMC | ResourceUMC
ResourceUMC helps churches and their leaders by connecting them with each other and with inspirational and informational content, resources and products tailored to their needs.
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December 17, 2024 at 5:25 PM
It's not too late! Check out these last-minute Christmas service marketing strategies originally published by Resource UMC dscumc.org/blog/2024/12...
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We must never forget the lives lost to anti-transgender violence & discrimination. 🏳️⚧️ Share to support the #TransgenderDayofRemembrance! #NOH8 #TDOR
November 20, 2024 at 2:47 PM
We must never forget the lives lost to anti-transgender violence & discrimination. 🏳️⚧️ Share to support the #TransgenderDayofRemembrance! #NOH8 #TDOR
Is it too early to be planning for Advent? dscumc.org/blog/2024/11...
Advent Photo-a-Day 2024 | Desert Southwest Conference
The words for this year's Advent Photo-a-Day are inspired by the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Advent season.
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November 21, 2024 at 3:50 PM
Is it too early to be planning for Advent? dscumc.org/blog/2024/11...