The Desert Connection
For your newest source of news about The Desert Southwest Conference and the United Methodist Church
The May 1 issue of The Desert Connection is now available. This issue features:
-A summary of important actions and items of interest at General Conference to date
-Full coverage of Bishop Carcaño’s Sunday Morning Sermon at General Conference
-An article about an immigration rally calling for Immigrant, Civil, and Human rights held during General Conference and featuring DSC participation
-A feature on Judi Nibbelink and her election as Director of the Western Jurisdiction’s Women’s Division
-A look at the Confirmation retreat held at Potosi Pines Camp
-Coverage of a press conference supporting sanctuary held during General Conference
-An article about UMC Pastor David Rennick being named Chaplin of the Payson Police Department
-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 News and Notes section of the website (simply follow the link called Communication Resources from the News and Notes page). 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 on-line).
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@desertsw.org, 602-798-8220, or 800-229-8622 Ext. 220) or The Conference Communications Assistant/Editor, Valerie Maravolo, (Valerie@desertsw.org, 602-798-8225, or 800-229-8622 Ext 225).
May 1, 2008
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