Church News

Desert Garden exceeded their capital campaign goal

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Desert Garden exceeded their capital campaign goal

Desert Garden UCC is excited to share good news with our sibling churches in the Southwest Conference! Thanks to tremendous hard work by so many, and with gratitude to Jill White at the UCC Building and Loan Fund, we exceeded our goal for the Capital Campaign. 

A Celebration Worship service and Brunch was shared April 16, 2023.  

We are thankful to God for the courage to engage in this “Renewing for Our Future” campaign. 

Thanks to Co-Administrators John Houlette and Gail Mattson and all who helped. 

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Jottings 4/17/2023

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Jottings 4/17/2023

What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Rincon Congregational will stand with parents of transgender children

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Rincon Congregational UCC in Tucson has been invited to stand with parents of transgender children at the next Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) this Tuesday 4/11/23 at 6:30pm Valley View Early Learning Center, 3435 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson.  Those who can are asked to arrive at 5pm to fill the 125 spot parking lot with supportive people.

Here's why:

Earlier this week, there was a takeover of the CFSD school board by The Bridge Church and people from out of town. They subverted the agenda and started a debate about the rights of transgender students.The protesters were booing and hissing at students and carrying hateful signage.

This is an opportunity for us to demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ over the hateful message. Doing so on the heels of the celebration of Easter feels all the more necessary and right. 

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Position open at First Church UCC Phoenix

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Digital Media, Communications, and Programming Specialist

Key staff position with a diverse, progressive Christian community in downtown Phoenix, whose faith compels us to love others unconditionally—valuing, respecting, and serving all cultures, languages, and traditions in a justice-centered spirituality where all are welcomed and accepted no matter who they are or where they are on life’s journey.

This role will oversee all media platforms through which the mission and marketing of the church and congregation is communicated. Position works closely with the Pastor in carrying out various aspects of church programming, from Sunday services to church communications. Ideal candidate will understand church culture and possess a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-staff setting. Candidate will have experience in all current social media platforms and a background in content development, marketing, writing and copy editing.

Details here.

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Jottings 4/3/2023

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Jottings 4/3/2023

What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Learning Spanish to welcome new members at First Congregational Church of Prescott

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Learning Spanish to welcome new members at First Congregational Church of Prescott

The First Congregational Church of Prescott has been blessed with many new members this past year, including some who speak primarily Spanish. To underscore our commitment to welcoming people of every race, language, age, gender and gender identity, ethnicity, economic status, mental or physical ability, or sexual orientation, our congregation was inspired to offer weekly Spanish classes.

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Church Jottings 3/27/2023

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Church Jottings 3/27/2023

What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)

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New Interfaith Chapel for Healing Becomes Home for Doing Grief™ Community Healing Project

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New Interfaith Chapel for Healing Becomes Home for Doing Grief™ Community Healing Project

On Sunday, March 19, The Church of the Palms in Sun City, AZ, with Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Barb Doerrer-Peacock, commissioned its new ministry team – Doing Grief Community Healing Project and dedicated its Interfaith Chapel for Healing as the new home of the healing project.

Doing Grief Community Healing Project is a community of grievers and healers, empowering grievers to heal in mind, body, and spirit. Those of all faiths and no faith who are experiencing losses due to death, broken relationships, illness, injury, aging, trauma, or any grief-striking loss are welcome.

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Church of the Palms to host Good Friday “Stations of the Cross” Labyrinth Walk

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Church of the Palms to host Good Friday “Stations of the Cross” Labyrinth Walk

Good Friday, April 7, 12 - 3 pm

14808 N Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ

(at the corner of 103rd and Boswell Blvd., across from Sundial Rec Center

All are welcome to walk one of the labyrinths at Church of the Palms UCC for a self-directed 30-minute walk, with a printed guide provided for pauses at the ‘stations of the cross’ to read a brief Biblical text and prayer.

Volunteers will be available to assist walkers. Chairs and water will be available. The guides will be available in the literature box for late afternoon and evening walks as well.

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Jottings 3/20/2023

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Jottings 3/20/2023

What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Sun Lakes Mission Team - Lenten Giving Project

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Sun Lakes Mission Team - Lenten Giving Project

The Mission Team at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ took on a Lenten Giving Project for the members of the church. This project will benefit two organizations that the church has been supporting for many years. For the first three weeks in Lent, they collected items for UMOM New Day Centers and for the last three weeks of Lent they will collect items for Justa Center.

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