It is with great honor and pride that Sun Lakes United Church of Christ congratulates Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott on receiving his Doctor of Ministry degree on May 6, 2024, from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington D.C.
For the past three years, while completing his education and working on his thesis, Rev. Dr. Elliott has been serving as: a part-time Pastor at both Sun Lakes UCC and Desert Heritage Church UCC/Disciples of Christ in Mesa, AZ; a Military Chaplain; along with serving on several UCC boards and committees.
Sun Lakes UCC surprised Pastor Derrick with a reception and gifts following his return from Washington D.C. on May 11, 2024. We are such a blessed community to have Rev. Dr. Elliott as our shepherd, leading us and worshiping with us each week.
CONGRATULATION DERRICK!
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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 MoreThere's hope for our planet, and it starts with the ground beneath our feet! Desert Garden UCC invites you to a special screening of the documentary "Common Ground" on Thursday, April 18th at 2 pm in Fellowship Hall.
This inspiring film reveals the power of regenerative agriculture: a revolutionary approach to farming.
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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 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 MoreJoin Gordon Street and Rev. Dr. Tom Martinez for this seven-week book group using Richard Rohr's Breathing Under Water: Spirituality and the Twelve Steps. We'll start off with a general introduction to the book Monday evening at 7 pm (via Zoom). At each successive Monday gathering we'll discuss two steps to get through the book before summer hits!
Fans of Richard Rohr and anyone struggling with (or who has struggled with) addiction will enjoy the book. And note that Rohr approaches addiction quite broadly, noting that at times we are addicted to a way of thinking!
Please email Gordon or Pastor Tom for the Zoom link.
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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 MoreRyan 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.
Read MoreChurch 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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Read MoreAs 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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Read MoreJoin 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!
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 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.
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 MoreSaturday, 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!
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