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 …
All Things in Common – SCJ Gathering
Conference representatives from across the South Central Jurisdiction (SCJ) converged on downtown El Paso on January 19-21, 2026. The New Mexico Conference was the host of the event. Bishop Carlo …
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 …
Conference Staff Scheduling
January is turning out to be a particularly busy month. The entire staff will be out of the office at one time or another. To better serve the Conference, we’re …
Clear Openings for 2026 Posted
Bishop Carlo and the Appointive Cabinet: Rev Dr Pam Rowley and Rev Ross Whiteaker have announced this year’s first clear openings. Click Here. If you have questions about the Clear …
Crisis Communication Webinar Offered
Join the New Mexico and Desert Southwest Conferences for an important webinar on crisis communication for churches. It’ll be held on Thursday, January 29th at 10:00 am MT via Zoom. …
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 …
UMC Ratifies Constitutional Amendments
New United Methodist Church Structure Ratified By Heather HahnNov. 5, 2025 | UM News United Methodist voters on four continents have ratified a major restructuring that aims to give the …
A Pastoral Letter on the Ending of SNAP Benefits
More than TreatsA Pastoral Letter on the ending of SNAP BenefitsOctober 28, 2025 This is the kind of fast day I’m after:to break the chains of injustice,get rid of exploitation …