140th Session of the Desert Mountain Annual Conference
Worship Guides and Offering information
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
| DATE/TIME | EVENT/ACTIVITY |
|---|---|
| TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 | |
| 2:00 pm | WMS Registration, Credentialing, and Mission Project |
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2026 | |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | WMS Convention |
| 11:00 am | Bishop meets with Presiding Elder; Finance Committee; Board of Examiners |
| 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm | WIM Convention |
| 3:00 pm | Bishop’s pre-scheduled meetings with Pastors/Congregations |
| 7:00 pm | WMS Worship Service (Night in White) |
| 9:00 pm | Committee/Component Meetings |
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 | |
| 8:30 am | Devotion Board of Examiners |
| 9:00 am | Conference Institute – Economic Justice & Spirituality
Presenter: Dr. Laura Weber (Eden Theological Seminary |
| 10:00 am | Business Session I – Roll Call, Organization & Pastors Reports |
| 12:00 Noon | WIM Hour of Power
Preacher: The Rev. Shirley Lytle |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Lunch |
| 2:30 pm | Business Session II – Pastors’ Reports |
| 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner Break |
| 7:00 pm | Opening Worship Service
Preacher: The Rev. Anthony Steele |
| 9:00 pm | Welcome Reception |
| FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2026 | |
| 8:30 am | Devotion – Mindful Movements (WMS & WIM) |
| 9:00 am | Conference Institute -AME Freedom Summer/WDFO |
| 11:00 am | Business Session III – Reports Con’t |
| 12:00 Noon | Special Conference Activity |
| 2:00 pm | YPD Convention begins |
| 7:00 pm | Lay Witness Night |
| SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026 | |
| 8:00 am | Church School/Bible Study |
| 9:00 am | YPD Activity/Convention |
| 9:00 am | Closing Business Session |
| 10:00 am | Closing Worship/Commissioning Service
Preacher: The Rt. Rev. Francine A. Brookins |
OFFERING INFORMATION
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