With Christians on the run in the Middle East, and Muslim fighters declaring war on the West and modernity, one Muslim scholar wants to talk about what we all have in common; Jesus. To mark the World Interfaith Harmony Week, Shepherd of the Hills and SEMA Foundation are proud to welcome Professor Zeki Saritoprak and extend a Straightforward Invitation to Dialogue and Islamic Art, Science and Culture in the Southwest.

February 22–24, 2019 at Church of the Palms, $25

This weekend retreat is coordinated by Church of the Palms' Lifelong Learning Board who has contracted with Sr. Sharon Zayac, OP for a weekend presentation.  Sr. Sharon’s ministry has focused on the new Cosmic Spirituality and Eco-Spirituality. She is recognized nationally and internationally as a teacher and preacher on this topic.

Program schedule: Friday, February 22, 6–8 pm with reception to follow and Saturday, February 23, 9 am–3:30 pm (lunch/breaks included).  Sunday morning Sr. Sharon will be speaking at Church of the Palms.

Tickets are $25; pre-registration is required as there is limited seating.

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Saturday & Sunday, January 19–20 at United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso

Choral Workshop and Concert with nationally-known Composer Libby Larsen at United Church of Santa Fe over Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

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Church of the Palms won the Silver Ladle in 2017, but United reclaimed it in 2018.

Who will win this year? Stay tuned!

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“As the Rio Rancho clergy group continues to grow, we are seeking interfaith worship experiences. This year we are excited to have our first interfaith worship honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. here in RIo Rancho.”

Meets the first three Wednesdays of each month at Rincon Congregational UCC 6pm to 7:30pm in Room 10.

You have the unique opportunity to be a “Charter Member” of Diversity Toastmasters.

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Representatives from 10 Sun City congregations have come together to plan the 2019 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. With the Graymoor Ecumenical & Religious Institute (geii.org) providing materials and guidance, these 10 churches have been conducting the Week of Prayer in Sun City since 1999.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 7:00 p.m.  8:30 p.m.

Shepherd of the Hills UCC, 5524 East Lafayette Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85018

The annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins Friday, January 18th and continues with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service, a statewide observance sponsored by the Arizona Faith Network. The service will take place Wednesday, January 23rd at 7:00 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills United Church of Christ.

Events co-sponsored by NM Interfaith Power and Light and NM Interfaith Worker Justice

On Friday, December 28 Casas Adobes hosted a time of quiet remembrance and prayer for world issues which affect children’s health, education, well-being and safety.

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