Conference News
Retired Clergy Zoom Gathering: February 18, 2021 at 1:00 PM MST
Facilitators:
Rev. Jim Meadows (retired, long-time SWC settled and interim pastor)
Rev. Dr. Randi Walker (retired pastor and Pacific School of Religion church history professor)
Given what we actually do as retired ministers, how do we decide what kind of continuing education we need beyond boundary training?
How do we as retired clergypersons keep up to date on our continuing education requirements?
Read MoreConfrontational Faith and Beloved Community: Rekindling Hope and Restoring Trust
Presenter Rev. Dr. Guy Nave
Two Presentations on Saturday, Feb 20th, 9:00am and 11:00am--Mountain Standard Time---30 minutes break
Fulfills two hours of SWC Continuing Education requirements.
Read MoreSunday, February 14, 2021, at 2:00 pm (MST)
The memorial gathering will be available to watch live online at the Church of the Beatitudes website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page.
Read MoreThe Southwest Conference is inviting all SWC congregations to join this campaign that will run from Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday.
For every $1 raised, $100 of medical debt can be abolished. $10 abolishes $1000 of medical debt. $10,000 wipes out $1 million. Let’s raise $15,000 to abolish $1.5 million!
The members of Executive Board have pledged an initial $940 to kick this off. That’s already $94,000 of medical debt that can be wiped out for individuals, veterans, and families in our geographical area.
Will your congregation participate? Let us know you’re in so we can add your church to the list of participants.
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Whether your church is just beginning its journey towards an Open and Affirming covenant, or you've been ONA for many years, you'll find a webinar that meets your needs.
Also check out the Open and Affirming Experience, a one-day virtual conference with two tracks, one for not-yet ONA churches, the other for existing ONA churches.
Read MoreThere was a lot of information covered and meaningful conversations held over this two-day event, so fortunately it was recorded!
Read MorePlease use the link below to view the full position description and to apply. The application close date for this position is January 29, 2021.
https://www.appone.com/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=3342438
Read MoreWith a historic second impeachment of President Trump, security concerns around the upcoming inauguration of the incoming president, Joseph Biden Jr., and FBI reports of potential protests in state capitals around the country, how does the church respond?
UCC leaders, clergy and advocates offer both pastoral and practical ways to deal with the political turmoil.
Read MoreDecisions about resuming in-person gatherings in your church rest in your hands, not in the hands of government officials or of the Southwest Conference staff. This resource has been designed to be a starting point for meaningful conversation among your local church leaders as you develop your own protocol or policy for resuming in-person gatherings (worship, classes, working in the office). It reflects our deep and abiding love for one another and for our neighbors and highlights our common desire to nurture the health and welfare of the people in our congregations and our communities.
Read MoreWe hold Bob Carlson and his wife Millie in our prayers; Dosia died on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Even two nights ago from ICU, Dosia continued to text family and friends to remind them of God's love and to encourage them to continue living in ways that show God's light and love. How like Dosia. She was a significance presence in the Church, in the life of the Southwest Conference, and for countless people whose lives were touched by her ministry.
Read MoreThe Just Peace Steering Committee will be hosting a webinar to invite Just Peace Churches (and those exploring becoming a Just Peace Church) to explore the important justice work ahead of us in 2021.
Read MoreThe members of The Church of the Palms and the Southwest Conference of the United Church of Christ joyfully invite you to the ordination of Debby Stinton on Sunday, January 24 at 3 pm.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021, 12–1pm MST, presented by Maryle Malloy
Great church websites have one thing in common: they focus on the new visitor experience. We'll cover the key points every church website needs to engage new visitors and inspire them to learn more.
Resources: We'll send you away with several resources such as the eBook "Organizing Graphic Assets," which contains over 20 links to free graphic resources.
Read MoreCharles Mills is author of one of the books we read as part of the course "Deep Dive" for Sacred Conversations to End Racism. Time listed is Eastern Time; it will be 9–11 am Mountain Time.
Read MoreThe United Church of Christ offers scholarships for those preparing to serve the church. Applications close March 1.
Read MoreUpdated UCC website offers much more than just a new look.
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The Members in Discernment, along with Associate Conference Minister Rev. Dr. Barb Doerrer-Peacock, have collaborated to create a worship service for the first Sunday of Christmas, December 27, 2020. The video is available in its entirety, as well as the individual components, for churches to download and use in their virtual worship and websites. The worship service will stream live on the SWC Facebook page at 9 am on Sunday, December 27.
Read MoreThere are a new opportunities to be generous and reduce your tax liability through end-of-year giving: The Cares Act charitable giving benefit and tax-free gifts made directly to charitable organizations from IRA and other retirement accounts.
Read MoreAn offering United Church of Christ congregations traditionally collect in December has become a lifeline this year for scores of clergy struggling with financial insecurity because of COVID-19.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021, 12–1pm MST, presented by Maryle Malloy
Great church websites have one thing in common: they focus on the new visitor experience. We'll cover the key points every church website needs to engage new visitors and inspire them to learn more.
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