Due to the Coronavirus, Bishop Bob has requested that all local congregations
NOT hold in-person services till further notice. (see updates below, usually posted sometime on Wednesdays)
We at Shepherd have decided to comply with his wishes and are temporarily cancelling ALL services, classes and group meeting till then.
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Starting Monday 04/25/2020 Trina will be working from HOME
with minimal visits to the office for mail processing.
I will be checking the Voicemail regularly, so feel free to leave messages there.
Thanks so much for your patience and understanding during these trying times.
NOT hold in-person services till further notice. (see updates below, usually posted sometime on Wednesdays)
We at Shepherd have decided to comply with his wishes and are temporarily cancelling ALL services, classes and group meeting till then.
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Starting Monday 04/25/2020 Trina will be working from HOME
with minimal visits to the office for mail processing.
I will be checking the Voicemail regularly, so feel free to leave messages there.
Thanks so much for your patience and understanding during these trying times.
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Thank you for your cooperation.
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Welcome to the on-line campus of Shepherd of the Valley United Methodist Church,
located in Phoenix on Cactus Road just west of I17. We have been serving this community for over fifty years.
All are welcome. Join us for worship, study, fellowship and fun!
located in Phoenix on Cactus Road just west of I17. We have been serving this community for over fifty years.
All are welcome. Join us for worship, study, fellowship and fun!
3039 West Cactus Road Phone - 602-942-9288
Phoenix, AZ 85029 sov@sovumc.phxcoxmail.com Fax - 602-942-3744
Phoenix, AZ 85029 sov@sovumc.phxcoxmail.com Fax - 602-942-3744
Sunday Morning WorshipOn-Line
Our 10:30 worship service is a blended service including congregational prayers, singing and a message. We conclude the time with refreshments and fellowship where we meet new friends and reconnect with old friends. Our hope and prayer is that you leave each Sunday inspired to be Christ to our world.
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Office Hours
Wednesday & Thursday 1 pm - 6 pm Friday 9 am - noon Sunday 8:30 am - 10:20 am |
Educational OpportunitiesOn-Line
When was the last time you sat down and enjoyed studying your Bible? Or the thought of studying the Bible only brings yawns as you open up God's Word? Too many times we have in our mind that studying the Bible has to be boring (not that any of us would admit that to another Christian!). It's not meant to be though! Join us and experience God's Word in a fun and meaningful way.
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Bishop Bob's Latest Update
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May 27, 2020
Dear Members and Friends of the Desert Southwest Conference,
Much happens quickly in this time of responding and adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. I write in response to an announcement that the state of Nevada is allowing worship for groups of 50 or less. This announcement does not signal our readiness to open our United Methodist Churches.
I want to affirm that we will continue the suspension of in-person worship and group gatherings of any size, including gatherings for the purpose of worship planning, streaming, or videotaping in the Desert Southwest Conference. If any of our United Methodist Churches/Fellowships share facilities with another congregation or group, that group cannot use the facility until such time our United Methodist congregation has approval to occupy the space.
The relaxation of restrictions in the community at large has created a very real concern that we may see a spike in infections and deaths. Much of this is because of the lack of the procedures that have proven to be effective in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
I pray for the time when these restrictions will be lifted. I yearn for that day when we will be safe to return to be together physically in the familiar worship space we love. But even as we yearn for that day, we also need to be doing some important preparation. There are many things we need to consider about our church buildings as we get ready for ultimately opening our church buildings. Consult our DSC website and read through the document, “Ministry in the Season of COVID-19 and Beyond.” It contains essential information with a helpful checklist to guide you as you lead your congregation in considering the many things we need to think about and plan for. Following these guidelines, please be sure to:
In Christ,
Bishop Bob
Dear Members and Friends of the Desert Southwest Conference,
Much happens quickly in this time of responding and adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic. I write in response to an announcement that the state of Nevada is allowing worship for groups of 50 or less. This announcement does not signal our readiness to open our United Methodist Churches.
I want to affirm that we will continue the suspension of in-person worship and group gatherings of any size, including gatherings for the purpose of worship planning, streaming, or videotaping in the Desert Southwest Conference. If any of our United Methodist Churches/Fellowships share facilities with another congregation or group, that group cannot use the facility until such time our United Methodist congregation has approval to occupy the space.
The relaxation of restrictions in the community at large has created a very real concern that we may see a spike in infections and deaths. Much of this is because of the lack of the procedures that have proven to be effective in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
I pray for the time when these restrictions will be lifted. I yearn for that day when we will be safe to return to be together physically in the familiar worship space we love. But even as we yearn for that day, we also need to be doing some important preparation. There are many things we need to consider about our church buildings as we get ready for ultimately opening our church buildings. Consult our DSC website and read through the document, “Ministry in the Season of COVID-19 and Beyond.” It contains essential information with a helpful checklist to guide you as you lead your congregation in considering the many things we need to think about and plan for. Following these guidelines, please be sure to:
- Form a Team of leaders for your church. Meet with your Team to discuss the guidelines and checklist.
- Develop a plan for Re-Opening that is unique to your campus and your ministry.
- Create a Covenant to be used to prayerfully guide your congregation in the Re-Opening.
- Share the Plan and the Covenant with your District Superintendent for her/his affirmation and the perfecting of the Plan and Covenant.
- Be prepared so that when I signal the time when we can begin to move into the re-opening of our church buildings, we will be ready to do so.
- Pray without ceasing for an end to the pandemic, and safety for your congregation and your community.
In Christ,
Bishop Bob