Church News
Ryan was ordained in the African American Spiritualist tradition. He preached a powerful sermon and sang a song he wrote. He is at First Congregational Albuquerque as their director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.
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Church of the Painted Hills says:
We had an amazing 50th anniversary celebration at The Church of the Painted Hills. Worship was wonderful with special music and a very inspirational message by our transitional pastor, Carlos Sosa. It was wonderful to see folks we hadn’t seen for a long time; and everyone enjoyed the fellowship.
Painted Hills has always had very talented musicians, and many of them returned to sing, and play various instruments.
There were over 90 in attendance; and, after worship we had fellowship and music with a delicious meal.
Browse a collection of photographs here.
Watch a replay of the worship service here.
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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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As part of their Lenten Giving Project, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ delivered women’s toiletries, infant care needs and birthday toys and books to Maggie’s Place.
Maggie’s Place has served moms, babies, families, and the community for more than 23 years. From one home to seven, from hosting five moms the first year serving more than 1,100 since founding. Maggie’s Place provides safe housing and a nurturing community for homeless pregnant women, empowering them to thrive. They aspire to break the cycle of generational trauma to transform our community.
Read MoreWhat’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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Join the Doing Grief Community Healing Project for their new spring programs!
Read MoreWhat’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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Read MoreLuther House UNM & CNM in partnership with First Congregational UCC Albuquerque was awarded a $2000 Sow the Seeds grant in the fall of 2023 for their Poetry as Theology program. It went so well!
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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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Read MoreAnnouncement from Rev. Teresa Blythe, Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction:
Perhaps you or someone you know is ready to become a spiritual director and looking for a flexible online program that includes a lot of practicum and one-on-one attention.
That is what the Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction’s Apprentice Training Program is all about—and we have immediate openings for apprentices. Begun in 2019, we have now expanded to three experienced mentor/trainers, giving us more capacity to take on new apprentices.
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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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Saturday, March 2, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (including lunch)
King Hall, Church of the Palms United Church of Christ
14808 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ
Ever think about how our re-entry non-system promotes return to prison? Come experience how difficult it is to get around the roadblocks upon release from incarceration. You’ll be given your own release status profile with requirements to be fulfilled immediately upon re-entry into the community. Then the fun begins! It will be an enlightening, fun and, sometimes frustrating, morning, and you will leave more sensitive to the “life sentence” that follows those once incarcerated. Come ready to do the work!
Read MoreWhat’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!)
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc.
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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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Read MoreOn Thursday, January 25, Pastor Randy Mayer from The Good Shepherd UCC – Sahuarita hosted members and friends of Casas Adobes – Tucson for a trip to Nogales, MX. The trip brought a van full of visitors to La Casa de la Misericordia, the UCC-supported shelter for asylum seekers run by Sister Lika Macias. A highlight was observing Sister Lika interacting with the children.
Read MoreWhat’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!)
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc.
Read MoreThe Missions and Outreach Ministry of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ have organized a collection to benefit MAGGIE’S PLACE and JUSTA CENTER throughout Lent. The first three weeks we will collect for MAGGIE’S PLACE and the second three weeks we will collect for JUSTA CENTER. This draws us toward the resurrection and restoration of our world.
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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!)
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc.
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On Sunday, February 4th, Dr. Yvonne Delk will be preaching in worship at First Congregational Albuquerque. That afternoon, she will do a presentation and book signing on her new book Afro-Christian Convention: The Fifth Stream of the United Church of Christ. This special event will kick off the church's Black History Month Celebration. They will study the book together this spring.
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Congregational Church of the Valley invites all to a concert of works by two 20th-century masters, each of whom is the most popular composer from his home country: George Enescu of Romania, and Claude Debussy of France. The program will include Enescu's masterpiece, Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano (in the Romanian Style), and two of Debussy's most popular pieces, Rêverie and Clair de Lune. This exciting and beautiful concert will be presented by four musicians from the Phoenix Symphony.
Presale tickets may be purchased online for just $30 by clicking here or by calling 480-451-4565. Free admission for students.
Tickets will also be available at the door for $35. The concert is being presented at the Congregational Church of the Valley, 12001 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale.
