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Sunday, December 15th at Shadow Rock UCC, 12861 N. 8th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85029

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Concert begins at 5:00 p.m.

The Solstice Sunset Concerts at Shadow Rock United Church of Christ began in 2009, a creation by artistic director/pianist Lynne Haeseler who was inspired by composer Alexander Scriabin’s idea of a universal work entitled Mysterium. With this in mind, the intent of these performances is to weave all elements together—musicians, choir, audience participation, spoken word, and sunset— into one integrative whole. The Solstice Sunset Concerts are now a beloved tradition at Shadow Rock UCC and a remarkable celebratory musical experience with the unfolding light of a setting winter sun.

The Good Shepherd has had a long relationship with Probigua Language School in Antigua. But Probigua is much more than a language school, they have created rural libraries all over Guatemala as well as a number of schools for young Guatemalans, and they administer our scholarship program for more than 30 young Guatemalans each year.

Pastor Randy Mayer will be leading a group to Guatemala to study for two weeks, leaving Saturday, March 21 and returning Saturday, April 4. We will be staying with families during the week, and going on a weekend adventure March 27-29.

Friday, December 13, 2019, 7 pm at Javarita Coffeehouse, The Good Shepherd UCC, Sahuarita AZ

In Arizona, there is no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to experience a mariachi group singing Feliz Navidad and traditional posada music. Mariachi Azteca del Sol is Southern Arizona’s premier mariachi group with breathtaking arrangements and one-of-a-kind vocalization ... truly the best. Tickets $10.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

7 p.m. Tuesday, November 26 at First Church UCC Phoenix

What are you thankful for? That is the theme of November's Art of Justice Open Mic and Art Show. As always you do not have to be on the subject to perform as part of open mic and all kinds of artists are welcome. This is a free event and community project to provide a platform to local artists. Come share your art with a supportive and welcoming audience and community of local artists.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

Come enjoy delicious refreshments while you get answers to your questions and hear smart advice on financial planning, lifestyle choices and when to swing your plan into action.

Justice and Local Church Ministries will invest in the Taos UCC ministry $40,000.00 over 18 months starting January 2020. They will receive $10,000.00 before the end of January, and the remaining $30,000.00 will be matched at 1:1 over 18 months.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

3 p.m., Sunday, November 24 at Shepherd of the Hills, 5524 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

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Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

James Addington, author of Tragic Investment: How Race Sabotages Communities and Jeopardizes America’s Future – And What We Can Do About It will be speaking on the book and these themes on November 17, 2019 at Church of the Painted Hills, United Church of Christ.

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“I am honored and humbled to have been asked to be a part of this vital work, and ask for your prayers of support as I begin this journey!”

Congratulations, Rock!

Sunday, November 3, 2 p.m.

United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso, Santa Fe, NM 87505

United Church of Santa Fe’s Festival Choir sings the Fauré Requiem to benefit for the Rio Grande Chapter of the National Wildlife Federation