Pastor Bill Utke (Desert Garden UCC) along with Rev. Ann Utke, and others from the Southwest Conference recently attended the beautiful worship service to commemorate the life and service of Pastor Tulafono Maga. Pastor Tula served as pastor of a vibrant and growing new church within our conference. A few years ago, Desert Garden UCC had the honor of accompanying the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church Toafa o le Talalelei EFKAS of Wittmann into membership in the United Church of Christ and the SW Conference.
Over the years, Pastor Tula and Pastor Bill had the privilege of engaging in enriching conversations about church, life, and faith. Tragically, this devoted servant of God passed away near Christmas time, leaving both his family and church community grieving and uncertain about their future. On top of their emotional loss, his family faces a significant financial burden, as Pastor Tula was known for his generous support of his family.
If you would like to contribute to help the family with their essential needs, please consider a gift to the “Pastor Tula’s Family” fund at Desert Garden UCC. You can send a check with “Pastor Tula’s Family” in the memo line, and 100% of your donation will be directed to the family’s needs. Desert Garden will be collecting donations until the end of March 2025.
Check can be made out to and sent to Desert Garden UCC, 18818 N. 128th Ave, Sun City West, AZ. 85375. Remember the memo “Pastor Tula’s Family.”
If you have any questions contact Pastor Bill Utke, pastorbill@desertgardenchurch.org