Annual Conference attendees will be familiar with the concept of Pruning for Clarity that Bishop Carlo introduced in his sermon and Rev. Dr. Blair Thompson helped us unpack in our …
Announcement Regarding Realignment of Co-Provost Responsibilities
Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut announces the following re-alignment of co-provost responsibilities for our two District Superintendents who concurrently fill those roles. This was done in consultation with both with the …
A Pastoral Message from Bishop Carlo – What Does the Lord Require?
What Does the Lord Require? A Pastoral Letter grounded in Micah 6:1–8To the people of God in the Desert Southwest and New Mexico Conferences and beyond Beloved in Christ, Grace …
A Pastoral Word from Bishop Carlo for Human Relations & MLK Day
This message is offered with no expectation that it is played in your church on Sunday, though you certainly have my blessing if it would be a gift to you …
Bishops, other South Central Jurisdiction leaders to gather in El Paso
Bishops and other leaders from annual conferences across the South Central Jurisdiction will gather January 19-21, 2026 in El Paso to explore opportunities for shared ministries and to strengthen both …
Bishop Carlo Shares Christ the King Sunday Message
Bishop Carlo was inspired to write and record a special message for Christ the King Sunday. Click for the video version Kin-dom not Monarchy: A Pastoral Letter for Christ the …
Bishop’s Installation – Save the Date
Please save the date for Bishop Carlo’s installation to be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 2:00 pm MT (please note time change) at St. Paul’s UMC in Las Cruces. …
Bishop Carlo Rapanut Begins Assignment with NMAC
Bishop Carlo A. Rapanut began his assignment as Bishop of both the NM Conference and Desert Southwest Conference on September 1, 2024. He recorded a video sharing his thoughts, prayers …
Bishop Carlo to Join The Big Band
Bishop Carlo Rapanut will join the NM Conference on a special edition of The Big Band on Thursday, August 15th at 5:30 pm. We hope that this will enable folks …