Member In Discernment

Welcoming Emmy Mullennix as a Member in Discernment

Welcoming Emmy Mullennix as a Member in Discernment

We are delighted to share that Emmy Mullennix, a member of First Congregational UCC in Albuquerque, NM, began her journey as a Member in Discernment with the Southwest Conference UCC on January 14, 2025.

This marks a significant step in Emmy’s discernment process as she listens for God’s call to ministry. Let us continue to surround her with prayer, encouragement, and support as she moves forward on this sacred journey. May she find wisdom, clarity, and joy in the path ahead!

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SWC MID Clara Sims receives two awards upon graduating from Yale Divinity School

SWC MID Clara Sims receives two awards upon graduating from Yale Divinity School

Clara Sims, a Member in Discernment in the Southwest Conference, graduated from Yale Divinity School and also was a part of the Andover Newton Seminary diploma program.

She received:

  • John A. Wade Prize -- for great originality in expository preaching (YDS)

  • Jonathan Edwards Prize -- in recognition of excellence at the intersection of ministry and theological scholarship (ANS)

Congratulations, Clara! We look forward to watching your ministry unfold, and the best is yet to come!

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