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The Desert Connection

The February 1 issue of The Desert Connection is now available .

Inside this issue you will find:

  • In depth coverage of a January 22 meeting in which faith leaders called for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
  • A look at how the DSC will make a make a shipment of health kits
  • More information on Africa University
  • Details on the new DSC Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/dscumc)
  • News on the Change the World event that will be taking place across the UMC
  • Information Ecumenical Advocacy Days, 2010 in Spanish and English
  • A look at the Council of Bishops letter ‘God’s renewed creation’
  • Continuing coverage of Haiti
  • And much more news and information from around the Desert Southwest Conference and the United Methodist Church

As a courtesy to local church editors The Desert Connection’s feature articles and photos have been made available in plain HTML text and downloadable JPEG formats in the Communication Resources area of the News and Notes section of the DSC website.  Remember, individuals are encouraged to reproduce the articles from The Desert Connection or the entire issue of The Desert Connection for their local congregations (especially those who may not have access to it online).

If you have any questions about reproduction, need ideas on distribution, or need any assistance please contact The Director of Communications for The Desert Southwest Conference, Steve Hustedt (Steve(at)desertsw.org, 602-798-8220, or 800-229-8622 Ext. 220) or The Conference Communications Assistant/Editor, Valerie Maravolo, (Valerie(at)desertsw.org, 602-798-8225, or 800-229-8622 Ext 225).

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