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The Desert Connection

The May 15 issue of The Desert Connection is now available.

Inside this issue you will find:

  • Bishop Minerva G. Carcaño’s regular column, Living the Connection, with reflections of General Conference
  • An in-depth wrap-up of the 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church
  • A feature on how First UMC Gilbert responded to the shootings that took place in their neighborhood
  • A look at how The Desert Southwest Conference is responding to the National Plan for Hispanic/Latino Ministry
  • A preview of the upcoming Annual and Jurisdictional Conferences being held around The United Methodist Church
  • And much more news and information from around the Desert Southwest Conference and the United Methodist Church

Remember, individuals are encouraged to share the articles through their networks, and editors are encouraged to reproduce the articles in their own publications. The simple HTML format on desertconnection.org makes reproduction of specific articles relatively hassle free. Communicators and church staff are also welcome to share the entire issue of The Desert Connection with their local congregations either electronically or by printing it. Please be particularly mindful of finding creative ways to share The Desert Connection with those who may not have internet access.If you have any questions about reproduction, need ideas on distribution, or need any assistance contact the Director of Communications for The Desert Southwest Conference, Stephen J. Hustedt at Steve@desertsw.org or 602-266-6956 ext. 220.

Previous issues are linked below.  (To navigate to specific page within the Desert Connection when using Adobe Reader, be sure to select the "page" icon on the upper left-hand corner of the document.)

May 1, 2012

 April 15, 2012

 April 1, 2012

March 15, 2012

March 1, 2012

February 15, 2012

February 1, 2012

January 15, 2012

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2009

2008

2007

2006

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