Many of our SW Conference churches are trying new things these next few weeks in response to the coronavirus. Many, like Scottsdale, First Christian of Las Cruces, Rincon, Church of the Good Shepherd in Albuquerque, and Desert Palm will live stream their service. Others, like First Church Phoenix, First Church Prescott, Shepherd of the Hills, The Good Shepherd (Sahuarita), Oro Valley, and Church of the Beatitudes, will continue to meet but use extra precautions and protocols to keep people safe. Continue to check the website of your church for the latest updates on worship, meetings, and service opportunities.
On Tuesday, March 24, from 5:00-7:00 pm, the Desert Palm Young Adult Gathering plan to be at BJ's Brewhouse at Chandler Fashion Mall. All young adults-college students, young professionals, etc..-are invited to gather for Apps and Chit Chat! Food is free—any beverage other than water is not included. Please spread to word to all the young adults you know about this first gathering. If you have the name of a young adult and/or ASU student on your heart that you would like us to invite during this special time of formation of this ministry please let Andrew know. You can email him at andrew@desertpalmucc.org.
In spite of canceling most extra events for the near future, Church of the Beatitudes will host Family Promise from Mar. 22-29. Service lives on!
Duet has launched Finding Meaning and Hope, a free 10-part video discussion series based on the book "Loving Someone Who Has Dementia" by Pauline Boss, Ph.D. These groups are free and available to caregivers inside and outside of Maricopa County beginning soon. Click here to find a group close to you.
The National Youth Event has been postponed. Although not scheduled until mid-summer, the contracts and financial obligations have to be finalized now. Due to the present uncertainty, the decision has been made to postpone for now.
The Missions Team at Scottsdale UCC has designated March as the month to collect money for “Healthy Packs” a program of free weekend lunches for low-income school children.
These beautiful bird nests were crocheted by June Miner from Shadow Rock UCC and are headed off to Australia to help house birds made homeless by the devastating wildfires. Great work, June!
