Don Nordlund's Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, October 1, 4 PM at Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, 4425 N Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, Arizona.
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Annuitant Visitor Program
The Annuitant Visitor Program seeks to provide an annual visit to over 6,000 retired clergy, missionaries, and their spouses/partners in the United Church of Christ. Through these visits, Annuitant Visitors serve as ambassadors for the Pension Boards’ benefits, communicate appreciation for a lifetime of dedicated service, and offer collegial support.
Read MoreSomething to celebrate!
Congratulations, Abby Atkins! Abby has been endorsed for the Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).
Read More“…And I will give you rest…” Southwest Conference Annual Clergy Retreat - register now!
Active and retired clergy, specialized ministers, parish ministers, and members in discernment are invited to attend the SWC Annual Clergy Retreat held at the beautiful Redemptorist Renewal Center in Tucson, October 30 - November 1.
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Two opportunities for anti-racism training
Please sign up now for one of the anti-racism trainings coming up.
“As a condition of maintaining standing, all parish and non-parish active clergy and all retired clergy serving in active ministry will be required to complete anti-racism training by the end of 2017.”
Read MoreCompensation Guidelines for Authorized Ministers
Annual information update.
Read MoreBeing and Doing Church
A workshop on the nature and mission of the church: how it all began and where we are now...
Read MoreWISE Congregations for Mental Health Conference
"After the WISE (welcoming, inclusive, supportive, engaged) resolution passed at G.S. in 2015, we applied and received a Genesis Grant. That has led to the two conferences." - Alan Johnson
Chair, UCC Mental Health Network, invites us to the second Mental Health Conference.
Updated Southwest Conference Bylaws
The SWC Bylaws have been updated with the necessary changes following the 2017 Annual Meeting.
Read MoreLooking for 3 Great Loves Conference Coordinators
The Southwest Conference is looking for two people to serve both the conference and the national church as Three Great Loves initiative coordinators.
Read MoreThe Goodwin Fire and the SWC Disaster Ministries
The UCC Disaster Ministries and SWC Conference Disaster Ministries stand ready to support and assist your congregations and your communities in time of disaster. Because of the many first responders and agencies already equipped to assist with initial disaster relief, UCC/SWC Disaster Ministries helps congregations connect with those resources, but, focuses on assisting with the needs of long-term recovery.
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Loving Our Neighbors With Sanctuary
A RESOLUTION CALLING THE SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE AND COVENANT PARTNERS TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMIGRATION JUSTICE AND TO OFFER SANCTUARY TO IMMIGRANTS
Read MoreA new SWC faith community: "It has to be beautiful."
Today the SWC is sharing the good news with you that a core group of people excited to begin a new progressive and open & affirming United Church of Christ congregation in Taos has gathered under the leadership of founding pastor Rev. Pamela Shepherd. This is her story of their beginning.
Read MoreSunday after Baltimore | by Rev. Barb Doerrer-Peacock, Acting Associate Conference Minister
I can tell you all the grand and challenging resolutions we tackled, all the breathtakingly inspiring worship and sermons from great speakers we heard, all the information from a denomination hard at work we received. But, what I appreciate most, perhaps, on this Sunday after Baltimore, are these three simple, new - yet very old - vessels that now shape us as a particular tribe of Jesus-followers. Our three Great Loves – Love of Children, Love of Neighbor, Love of Creation.
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Watch the live stream of General Synod and follow along on social media!
Everything you need to know to keep up with General Synod online.
Read MoreConference Office closed for holiday
In observance of Independence Day, the Conference office will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4.
Read MoreGlobal Ministries is saddened to learn of the passing of Scott Nicholson, Long Term Volunteer serving at the U.S.-Mexican Border
Missionary Scott Nicholson, a friend to many at Casas Adobes Congregational UCC, passed away recently. He led many tours for their members across the border and inspired their ministry, Needlework for Nogales Children (N4NC).
Read MoreCelebration of Life for Dr. Don Fausel
An active contributor to the Southwest Conference Blog, Dr. Don Fausel, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2017, at the age of 87.
A resident at Beatitudes Campus, Don was an Emeritus Professor at Arizona State University, College of Public Programs, where he taught and held various administrative positions for thirty years. After he retired, he wrote his memoir, From Blind Obedience to a Responsible Faith and became a blogger on his website responsiblefaith.com.
Update on Bill
Bill called the office today (Friday, June 16) to say he is doing well and is officially home from the hospital. He wanted to thank everyone for the kind wishes and many prayers.
Read MoreWelcome, Rev. Dr. Barb Doerrer-Peacock, as the Southwest Conference UCC Acting Associate Conference Minister!
Dear SW Conference Friends and Colleagues,
I'm honored to be entrusted with filling in for Bill in order to allow him important time and flexibility for a good recovery. In spending the last week trying to get up to speed, I've been impressed with the thoroughness and ways Bill and our staff keep the bazillions of details well in hand. With their help, and your patience, I'm sure we'll be able to keep the work of our beloved Conference going for the next few months.