Pending review, we’ll publish it on the website and our weekly newsletter, In the Loop.
Dr. Toni welcomes opportunities to visit and preach in congregations across the Southwest Conference. A simple invitation ensures her visit is both warmly received and thoughtfully coordinated with your church’s leadership.
To explore scheduling and availability, please contact her at thawkins@uccswc.org or call 480-997-5015.
Due to the Memorial Day holiday on May 25, the Faith Formation Gathering will meet on June 1 (10 AM Arizona and 11 AM New Mexico and El Paso). The June gathering will resume on the fourth Monday of June, the 22nd.
We’ve invited some new people to the monthly meetings. If you know anyone interested in joining the group, please share this information with them!
Click through for the agenda and Zoom link.
The Rev. Jennifer Sowell, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ with more than two decades of pastoral leadership experience, was elected to serve an unexpired term as the next Associate General Minister (AGM), Love of Church on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at a special meeting of General Synod 35, which officially ends a several year process that began at the end of 2023. Sowell’s election is a historic one, marking the first time in the denomination’s nearly 70-year history that leadership of the church is all women.
Open and Affirming Sunday is coming up on Sunday, June 28, and this year’s theme is “We Shall Not Be Moved: Rooted in Love, Justice, and Affirmation.”
Whether your church is newly Open and Affirming or has been living into this commitment for decades, we hope these resources help your congregation worship with courage, joy, and holy boldness.
Access the full Open and Affirming Sunday worship resources here.
The Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the United Church of Christ to cooperatively build up the UCC. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation in existing congregations. By your generosity to this offering, you build up the Body of Christ.
The FY2027 State of Arizona Nonprofit Security Grant Program (AZ-NSGP) is established to provide funding to eligible nonprofit organizations that are at greatest risk of a terrorist attack or at risk of hate crimes or attacks because of the nonprofit’s ideology, beliefs or mission for target hardening and other security enhancements and activities.
Nonprofit organizations with one site may apply for up to $100,000 for that site. Applicants with multiple sites may choose to apply for additional sites up to a maximum of three (3) sites. Total amount for all sites for each Applicant may not exceed $100,000. If a nonprofit organization applies for projects at multiple sites, regardless of whether the projects are similar in nature, it must include a vulnerability assessment unique to each site.
Click through for more information and how to apply.
Wednesday, May 27, 12:00 - 1:15 pm AZ / 1:00 - 2:15 pm NM & El Paso via Zoom
Join the Safe Communities Coalition as it hosts FBI Special Agent Dan Johnson to discuss how to manage internal security threats. This webinar will enhance threat awareness and reduce risks for internal threats within organizations. This workshop will help community and faith leaders recognize, assess, and respond to potential security concerns that stem from internal parties. RSVP FOR ZOOM INFORMATION
This past Saturday, May 9th was a special meeting of the Thirty-fifth General Synod, called by the United Church of Christ Board, in order to elect the next Associate General Minister, Love of Church.
This special meeting began with a time of worship, including a reflection from an ecumenical guest. After worship, the moderator team called the business meeting to order and proceed to vote on nominee Rev. Jennifer Sowell. Catch the recorded livestream this event here on the YouTube page.
The 2026 Annual Meeting of Members of The Pension Boards-United Church of Christ, Inc. will be held on Thursday, May 14, 2026, commencing at 2:00 p.m., ET, (11 am AZ / 12 pm NM & El Paso) for the election and re-election of Trustees and transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
How do I attend the Annual Meeting online?
On the day of the meeting, please log in to your Pension Boards account for instructions for joining the Zoom meeting.
How do I vote online?
The Annual Meeting Notice and Proxy Ballot below will mail to all those eligible to vote.
Click here to vote online (Note: You will need your seven-digit Pension Boards member ID.)
Voting will close at 5:00 p.m., EDT, (2 pm AZ / 3 pm NM & El Paso) on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Monday, May 18 • Dinner: 5:15 | Worship: 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19 • Symposium: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Mesa View United Methodist Church, 4701 Montaño Rd. NW, Albuquerque NM
Worship and Symposium will be livestreamed
The New Mexico Conference of Churches and The Journey Project at NMCC would be delighted to have you join them for the symposium on Indigenous Justice & Christian Spirituality.
This event is free, including meals. But registration is required. Schedule and registration form here.
