From the weekly email 1/9/26:
Meet with Pastor Ann
To make an appointment to meet with Pastor Ann in her office, or if you or a family member would like to schedule a home/hospital visit, please click one of the buttons below.
If you need help scheduling a meeting or need a home/hospital visit, contact Cheriden during office hours at (480) 838-7309 or by email at office@stmatthewmesa.org.
From the United Methodist Council of Bishops 1/7/26:
UMC Bishops Support Latin America and Caribbean Bishops, Urge Prayer
Click on the image above to read the Council's full statement regarding the current situation in Venezuela.
January 7, 2026
The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church stands in full solidarity with The Evangelical Methodist Churches of Latin America and the Caribbean (CIEMAL) and wholeheartedly affirms their Pastoral Letter in the Face of the Military Action of the United States of America Against Venezuela.
We join our Methodist siblings across Latin America and the Caribbean in condemning all acts of violence, military aggression, and violations of national sovereignty. As followers of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, we reject every ideology and action that diminishes the sacred worth of human life or deepens cycles of fear, instability, and injustice....
We urge United Methodists around the world to unite in prayer for the Venezuelan people and for all communities affected by violence and instability. We call upon our congregations, clergy, and mission partners, to remain attentive to emerging humanitarian needs and to embody Christ’s light in the midst of suffering....
In Christ’s peace,
Bishop Tracy S. Malone
President, Council of Bishops
The United Methodist Church
From the weekly email 12/5/25:
A Year of Awe—December
It is my intention to gather with St. Matthew family and friends every month to celebrate life by connecting with awe. But December is upon us and I do not see an easy or convenient time to gather as one group. There are, however, an abundance of opportunities to experience awe this month.
Instead of gathering together to experience awe, let’s gather our experiences on Facebook and share where we find awe around us. You might find awe in your family, in community events, or in gathering with friends.
Find your awe and then share your pictures and your experiences on the St. Matthew Facebook page. Mark your post with #yearofawe.
And watch for announcements about our January 2026 Awe Walk. You won’t want to miss it!
Blessings,
Pastor Ann
Pastor Ann
From the Desert Southwest Conference:
The Desert Southwest Conference lists job openings weekly for positions in local churches, Conferences across the country, and United Methodist General organizations. To see the listings, check out dscumc.org/classifieds/jobs.
From the weekly email 1/9/26:
Thank you!
United Women in Faith would like to thank the congregation and friends who supported their bake sale on December 7, 2025. A total of $1,350 was raised for mission work!
United Women in Faith are organized to help support women, children, and youth across the world by their financial giving.
From the weekly email 1/2/26:
Thank you!
A HUGE "thank you" to all of the volunteers and donors who helped with the food box program this past year. Without your help this wouldn't be the program it is. Thanks to all of you for your support of this important ministry!
—Steve C.
Food Box coordinator
Food Box coordinator
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