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10/07/2026

Curious about the Conference Archives? Have a question about records retention schedules? Or want to know who was the first woman to serve as pastor at a church in the Desert Southwest Conference?

Join Conference Archivist Molly Shannon for on October 14 at 10 a.m. via Zoom and bring your questions!

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Is Your Church looking to be a Healthy Church for a Healthy World? Your church's history is more than a record of the past. The stories and records preserved in your church and the Conference Archives can provide wisdom, inspiration, and insight to help strengthen ministry today and guide faithful d...

10/05/2026

Canyon District church leaders who are exploring digital or hybrid ministry are invited to connect with the Digital Cooperative Parish. Learn from experienced practitioners, find resources for your church, and watch for upcoming opportunities to participate.

The Digital Cooperative Parish’s new Substack offers practical resources for churches exploring digital ministry and individuals seeking spiritual connection online. Discover ideas to share, learn from experienced practitioners, and explore upcoming opportunities to learn and collaborate.

09/02/2026

As Tucson’s LGBTQ+ community mourns Vincent Anthony Siqueiros and Cameron Davis Capara, Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut calls us to stand with those who are grieving and move from lament to action. Please read and share his pastoral message.

The United Methodist Church has long recognized gun violence as a public health and moral crisis and has called for common-sense measures that protect life, including universal background checks, safe storage requirements, stronger licensing and accountability measures, and restrictions on weapons d...

07/30/2026

Congratulations, Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut, named as the next chair of the UMC's Connectional Table! Let us join in encouragement and prayer as he prepares for this new responsibility.

Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut, episcopal leader of the Desert Southwest and New Mexico Conferences, has been named the next chair of the Connectional Table, one of the denomination's key leadership bodies. He will begin serving in October 2026.

07/23/2026

Tomorrow, July 24, is International Self-Care Day, a reminder that caring for ourselves is part of building healthier lives, churches, and communities. Self-care can look different for each of us: rest, prayer, movement, time with people we love, setting healthy boundaries, or simply making space to recharge.

As we live into our vision, A Healthy Church for a Healthy World, may we remember to care for ourselves and one another because we are the Church together. What does self-care look like for you?

07/20/2026

For individuals and congregations looking for ways to pray, learn, advocate, and take action to prevent gun violence, the Desert Southwest Conference has gathered resources to support this work.

For individuals and congregations looking for ways to pray, learn, advocate, and take action to prevent gun violence, the Desert Southwest Conference has gathered resources to support this work.

07/16/2026

Register for the Co-Creator event, August 17-18 at Peace in the Desert Church (formerly North Scottsdale UMC). This two-day experience will bring together national leaders in innovation and congregational development to equip and inspire clergy and laity who are ready to shape the future of the Chur...

07/15/2026

Missed a session or want to revisit a favorite moment from the 2026 Desert Southwest Annual Conference? No worries - all the recordings are now available on our YouTube channel, . Check out the playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOleI0f5bi1M9oOHLtowjs51irH1KUaGH&si=nNAjof-juvV1iylN

07/14/2026

Through a summer focus on spiritual disciplines, prayer, and reflection, Sedona United Methodist Church is helping people deepen their faith while strengthening connections with one another. The ministry offers a practical example of what it means to be "The Church Together."

Through a summer focus on spiritual disciplines, prayer, and reflection, Sedona United Methodist Church is helping people deepen their faith while strengthening connections with one another. The ministry offers a practical example of what it means to be "The Church Together."