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Jottings 12/8/18
Solstice Sunset Concert at Shadow Rock
Sunday, December 16, 2018, 5 pm
An integrative performance of music and sunset
Come experience the music, light, peace, joy and fullness of the 2018 Solstice Sunset Concert.
This year pianist and producer Lynne Haeseler and Grammy award-winning songwriter, poet and guitarist Louisa Branscomb have collaboratively created an integrative performance of music and sunset: "HOPE SINGS." The program combines diverse musical genres, spoken word, dance and the changing light of the winter solstice sunset into a holistic experience.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 12/1/2018
Advent Taizé Prayer at Shepherd of the Hills
Tuesday, December 5, 12 & 19th
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Shepherd of the Hills UCC Sanctuary, 5524 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix
All are welcome.
Taizé prayer is a quiet simple way of prayer designed for people of all Christian traditions.
Encanto Community Church UCC 75th Anniversary
On Sunday, January 27th, Encanto Community Church will be celebrating 75 years of its ministry and service!
Read MoreChurch Jottings 11/24/2018
Congregational Church of the Valley presents An Extraordinary Evening of Music
Armistice 100 Prayer Service for Peace
Casas Adobes UCC had a prayer service for peace in remembrance of the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended WWI. Members of the congregation gathered after 11am with the Sunday school children gathered around the campus "Peace Pole" for a prayer service led by Pastors Len Sylvester and John Angiulo.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 11/17/18
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
Help and hope as you navigate the Christmas season
November 17, 9–11 a.m. at Church of the Palms, 14808 N Boswell Boulevard, Sun City
Wondering how you will survive the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving and Christmas? Are you dreading these holidays, knowing that everything has changed and that happy memories from past years can’t be recreated?
Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 11/10/18
Church Jottings 11/3/2018
All Souls and Legacy Sunday
At First Church UCC Phoenix:
In a service of Remembrance on ALL SOUL'S SUNDAY, the congregation will be invited to pause reverently and sincerely to honor the people "on whose shoulders we stand".
Read MoreJottings 10/27/18
Faith United Community Church to close
On October 14 Faith United Community Church voted to end formal ministry and dissolve. They will celebrate their life of ministry on Sunday, Nov. 4, 10 am at 1061 Old Chisholm Trail, Dewey, AZ. The Southwest Conference is invited to worship with Faith United members and friends that morning as they share stories and celebrate the good work the congregation has done since 1971.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 10/20/2018
Blessing of the animals
As part of our "love of God's creation" Casas Adobes UCC hosted a "drive thru" blessing of the animals on Saturday, October 6 in remembrance of Francis of Assisi and his example of love for all creatures.
Read MoreJottings 10/13/18
$20K Mt. Kilimanjaro climb for Family Promise
Jon is a member of Church of the Good Shepherd UCC. He will be the guest of honor at the 2nd Annual Evening of Promise pm Friday, October 19, 6:30 pm. Tickets are $45/per person. Contact Jill Crawley for Tickets: Phone 505-480-1354; Email gogirl456@gmail.com.
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