United Church of Sun City will host their first monthly Speaker Series beginning with “Keeping Sun City Safe” on Tuesday, September 13 at 1:30 pm on the church campus. Sun City residents who wonder who is keeping Sun City safe could find some answers by attending. With 27, 650 homes in Sun City, it is apparent each resident needs to be aware of what is happening in their neighborhoods. Representatives of the Sun City Posse and Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) will be on hand to provide information about safety and security in the community. It will be an informational program outlining how to start a Neighborhood Watch program in any neighborhood. This program is sponsored in conjunction with the Sun City Posse and MCSO. All are welcome whether you live in Sun City or another community. For more information, you may contact Maria at the Sun City Posse 623-972-2555 ext. 139.
This week we are celebrating with Kelly Kahlstrom. She received an ordainable call to hospice chaplaincy from Tucson Medical Center. Her ordination is set for Sunday, October 9 at 3pm AZ / 4pm NM-EP at Rincon Congregational UCC. Congratulations, Kelly!
From September 17-30, Pastor Sue Joiner from First Congregational in Albuquerque will be traveling to Spain to walk a portion of the Camino de Santiago. This is an ancient pilgrimage and people come from around the world to walk several hundred miles from France or Portugal to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain. She will be walking about 70 miles with a group of clergywomen. It is something she has wanted to do for many years, and is looking forward to some time to reflect and “pray with her feet.”
Registration is now open for “Lessons in Decolonization" - The Church of the Palms in Sun City, Arizona will host its 19th Annual Interfaith Conference onsite this November 4 & 5 during National Native American Heritage month. Consistent with the church’s mission statement of love of God, justice, and extravagant welcome, this is an interfaith opportunity to bridge connections to Indigenous peoples. The theme is Native American Spirituality. Kaitlin Curtice, a nationally known speaker, Potawatomi Indian, author, and poet will be our speaker. Register Now
On Thursday, Sept. 8th at 6:30 pm, Casas Adobes will hold its In-Person Taizé service themed: Be Still and Know That I Am God. Music will begin at 6:20 pm. Taizé is a quiet, 45-minute service with gentle music, singing, subdued candlelight, scripture readings and includes time for reflection, time for silence and time for meditation. Taizé is held the second Thursday of each month.
The Church of the Red Rocks Family will gather in the sanctuary, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 to celebrate the life of Ginger Willetts, this servant of God who devoted 25 years of service to the pastors and members of Church of the Red Rocks.
Tucson Pride Parade and Festival Sept 30 and Oct 1: The five Tucson area United Church of Christ churches will be sponsoring a booth at the Pride Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1st at Reid Park as well as walking together in the Pride Parade in the evening on Friday Sept. 30th.
First Christian Church in Las Cruces has created a new Vision Statement.
