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September 08, 2022
The 4th Annual Gourd Dance was on Saturday, August 27th, 2022. The Gourd Dance was hosted by Native Grace Intertribal Fellowship at First UMC in Cortez, Colorado. We give thanks to the vision and leadership of Pastor Norman Mark....
January 05, 2022
Homeless family supported by Family Promise Salt Lake and found housing. But not just housing, the home the family moved into was the home the mother was raised in
May 21, 2020
Ogden FUMC is sending prayer cards to area churches as a way to safely celebrate their 150th anniversary.
May 20, 2020
The Deseret News wrote, photographed, and ran this story on May 20, 2020. It is about Ogden FUMC's care for the earth. The article especially focuses on church members Steve Kristen Bell, who lead the gardening and beekeeping ...
April 07, 2020
On March 6, Preservation Utah announced that First United Methodist Church (FUMC) of Salt Lake City is the recipient of this years’ 2020 Utah Preservation Award for the Restoration Renovation of our Sanctuary and Historic Pipe ...
January 05, 2020
Although Grand Valley United Methodist Church in Parachute, Colorado's student Sunday school class consists of only two students, that doesn't prevent them from performing for the congregation.
July 16, 2019
Bishop Oliveto and the Mountain Sky Cabinet are excited to welcome Janet Mulroy as the new Mission Engagement and Resource Strategist for the Mountain Sky Conference, effective July 1, 2019. After an open application and interview...
April 30, 2019
On April 30, the Utah Sub-district Committee on Ministry gathered together a group of seven persons who are in various stages of preparation toward becoming Certified Lay Ministers.
October 09, 2018
Pinecliff is a beautiful camp where I have the pleasure of working alongside amazing volunteers who dedicate their time to positively impact the lives of each camper. This past summer, we had nearly 80 volunteers who served our ...
September 25, 2018
In a recent article from DisAbility Ministries of The United Methodist Church, the Rev. Leo Yates Jr. reminds us that Deaf Awareness Week is Sept. 24-30. Yates points out that this week is an act of hospitality. More deaf and hard...
August 24, 2018
After a swimming accident struck Rob Bruendl's Utah church in 2016, the pastor decided to take action teaching adult swim classes.
June 04, 2018
The Utah/Western Colorado District Office is moving to a new location, effective July 1.
May 29, 2018
Cherie Cobb—a current seminarian serving the people of Dolores and Dove Creek, Colorado—is the 2018 recipient of the $3,000 Last Chance Scholarship.
May 14, 2018
Grand Valley United Methodist Church celebrated more than just mothers this May 13. The church decided to honor all United Methodist Women through a special service.
April 30, 2018
Rocky Mountain Conference pastor, Norman Mark completed the five-year Native American Course of Study, which includes course work specifically for Native American pastors and persons who are working in a Native American context.
April 05, 2018
Christ United Methodist Church of Salt Lake City, Utah did something a little different this year for Easter.
April 03, 2018
The First United Methodist Church of Salt Lake City, Utah will offer tours and organ recitals on Wednesday, June 6 to celebrate the 2018 Joint Annual Conference.
January 16, 2018
The Walk to Emmaus is a spiritual renewal program, and a ministry of The Upper Room. It is intended to strengthen the local church through the development of Christian disciples and leaders.
December 04, 2017
The Wasatch Front Circuit held a special offering for Crossroads Urban Center in Salt Lake City during its first circuit charge conference Nov. 19.
May 25, 2017
I have not followed the most recent discussion on human sexuality as closely as I have in the past. Mainly because we have been talking about the same thing in the 33 years of my time in ministry with the conference.
March 01, 2017
In a new video from the Mountain Sky Area, Bishop Karen Oliveto reflects on her recent 8,000+ mile tour through our conferences and shares her vision for our future together.
February 13, 2017
Bishop Karen Oliveto and Noreen Keleshian thank the Rocky Mountain Conference for its generosity and support of our apportionment funds!
November 07, 2016
The Council of Bishops brought together the Extended Cabinets from all over the United States to Jacksonville, Florida, from Nov. 2 to 4, 2016 to focus upon congregational vitality and courageous leadership.
August 25, 2016
The Rifle United Methodist Church received a $5,000 grant from the AV Hunter Trust for their Open Cupboard Food Pantry. The grant has allowed for the Open Cupboard to be expanded by twice its size.
May 16, 2016
There is something unique about the 2016 General Conference gathering; something that could easily be missed by the average observer on Twitter, or even the average delegate walking by on the floor.
April 29, 2016
As United Methodist Women (UMW) looks forward to its 150th anniversary in 2019, the organization of more than 800,000 women shows no signs of slowing down. This was evident during the 2016 Western Jurisdiction United Methodist ...
April 20, 2016
Lillian Tsosie Jensen was given a $705 check by the Burninghams from St. Paul UMC’s Bucket of Love to go towards helping prevent teen crisis and suicide.
November 22, 2015
Sarah is an active leader in the United Methodist College Ministry called Rooted at First United Methodist Church in Durango.
November 10, 2015
Sunday, Oct. 25 was a sad and sacred day for the 50 or so people who attended the closing worship service at the De Beque Community United Methodist Church.
October 14, 2015
What do you get when you combine one college sophomore who really wants to “come home to God,” a newcomer searching for a spiritual space that fits, and a college freshman who is starting a new stage of faith and life?
September 18, 2015
This October, while most Goshen County residents are harvesting corn, decorating for Halloween, and enjoying football games – two local men will perform at a religious event boasting an attendance of approximately 10,000 people, ...
September 04, 2015
Hotchkiss and Crawford United Methodist Churches of Colorado served at the UMCOR West Depot in Salt Lake City, Utah.
February 25, 2015
In a church trial held Feb. 24 and 25 at Longs Peak United Methodist Church in Longmont, Colorado, the Reverend Filimone Havili Mone was found guilty of disobeying the order and discipline of the church.
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