Dean Nosek has been appointed to lead the United Methodist Church in the community, marking the latest leadership development within the Mountain Sky Conference. This appointment follows a period of significant transition for the denomination, including the leadership of Charlie Campbell at Price United Methodist Church, who has served the congregation since March 2025.
Leadership Transitions in the District
The appointment of Nosek reflects broader shifts within the Mountain Sky Conference's Utah/Western Colorado district. According to recent appointment announcements from the Mountain Sky Conference, several leadership changes took effect throughout the summer of 2026 to manage congregational needs across Utah and Colorado.
As part of these district-wide assignments, Pastor Charlie Campbell has been serving at Price United Methodist Church in Price, Utah. His tenure at the Price location began on March 18, 2025, following his first assignment. The church is located at 10 N 200 E in Price and offers traditional worship services on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Regional Pastoral Assignments
The Mountain Sky Conference has managed a variety of pastoral assignments across the region to ensure continuous ministry. For example, as of July 1, 2026, David Sauer assumed leadership at Tooele UMC in Tooele, UT, following a retirement.
In Colorado, the district saw several administrative shifts on July 1, 2026. Brittani Bair was assigned to serve the Paonia UMC in Paonia, CO, as well as the Hotchkiss UMC and Olathe UMC. Additionally, Cory Young took over at FUMC Grand Junction in Grand Junction, CO, moving from FUMC Gillette in Gillette, WY.
Conference Organizational Structure
Beyond the immediate area, the United Methodist Church maintains a vast organizational structure. Data from UMData indicates the denomination operates through various jurisdictional levels, including the North Central, Northeastern, South Central, Southeastern, and Western conferences.
Within the Mountain Sky Conference, the church manages numerous locations across Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. Recent assignments include Pastor Matthew Utley at Mountain Vista UMC in West Jordan, UT, and Pastor Darin Busé at Community UMC in Ogden, UT, who joined from Lander First UMC in Wyoming on July 1, 2026.
Complexity of Regional Ministry
The complexity of the regional appointments is highlighted by the multi-church responsibilities held by some clergy. For instance, Pastor Brittani Bair's role involves serving three different locations in Colorado simultaneously. Similarly, Pastor Katie Lamoureux serves as both the pastor for Fruita UMC and as the MSC Coordinator of Campus and Camping Ministries.
Other recent appointments recorded in the district include Sue Garlick, who serves as a supply pastor for Paonia UMC in Colorado, and Jennifer Essary and Jennifer Paschal, who were assigned to First UMC Cortez in Colorado in mid-2025.
Community Impact and Future Outlook
The Price United Methodist Church continues to serve its community with English-language services. The congregation, which has reported an attendance of 10, remains a key part of the Utah/Western Colorado district under the oversight of the Mountain Sky Conference.
As the denomination continues to implement its 2026 appointments, the movement of clergy like Nosek, Campbell, and Sauer highlights the ongoing administrative efforts to support local congregations across the Mountain Sky region.
