Wednesday June 14th at 6:30. Three lives, different races, different cultures connected to one state.
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Wednesday June 14th at 6:30. Three lives, different races, different cultures connected to one state.
Read MoreEach Tuesday in June, 7:30 - 8 pm, join us for a portion of the "The Color Purple" followed by a lively discussion about how this movie relates to spirituality and our images or understandings of the Divine.
Read MorePlease join AZ Moms Demand Action, Arizonans for Gun Safety, and Indivisible Phoenix for an interfaith remembrance service for those taken by gun violence. We will hear from local and state leaders, enjoy refreshments with some music, and participate in some collaborative art. We are going to light up the evening to show solidarity and commitment to ending gun violence in our communities.
Read MoreThe Make A Difference: Genesis Fund Committee has awarded a $12,000 grant to Ktizo United Church of Christ for a coordinator position at Sober Living House for women.
Read MoreMonday June 5th - Friday June 9th, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join us for Hero Central VBS $20 per kiddo or $40 per family, scholarships available.
Read MoreThursday, June 1, 6-8 pm, First Church UCC Phoenix
"Rooted: Spiritual Direction for the Resistance" is a new opportunity for political and social justice activists to explore the deep spiritual roots of their passion for change. Led by Teresa Blythe and Nelson Mendoza and sponsored by the Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction, this will be a form of group spiritual direction--confidential, contemplative and inclusive of persons from any faith tradition.
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The Director of Church Administration (DCA) reports to and is directly supervised by the Senior Pastor.
This is a full-time, permanent position, with performance reviews at 90 days and at the end of one year. Applications accepted until June 16, 2017 or until the position is filled. Starting date July 31, 2017.
Read MoreCasas Adobes Congregational UCC will hold this forum on Sunday, May 7, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm in McNear Hall. It is open to the public - all are welcome.
Read MoreSun City Bowl - April 16th 2017
Written by Diana Graettinger
Shimmering sunshine, peaceful palm trees, and the Lord’s Prayer all brought alive the Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at the Sun Bowl in Sun City. More than 600 people attended.
For the past three years, the United Church of Sun City at 11250 N. 107th Street has hosted this Easter morning event in association with the Recreation Centers of Sun City. The church, the first established in Sun City, has been around for more than 50 years.
The United Church of Christ was present in full loving force for nearly three hours of testimony at a public hearing Wednesday night, as the Santa Fe City Council unanimously voted to reaffirm and strengthen the city's welcoming of immigrants and refugees. More than 20 members came to the hearing, some getting into council chambers and others standing in the overflow in the hall, many wearing their green “Love God. Love Neighbor. Love Creation” T-shirts.
Read MoreThe final worship service for First Congregational UCC in Tempe Arizona has been set for the end of March. A formal invitation to follow will be sent out soon.
Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Read MoreShrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent, which is a time when people traditionally fasted and avoided food containing eggs and dairy products. Families would have a feast on Shrove Tuesday. It was a time for them to eat food that contained these ingredients so that meals would not be wasted.
Please join us as we continue this tradition.
Read MoreWritten by Diana Graettinger - United Church of Sun City
The New England Patriots Sunday may have won what can be described as a clash of the gladiators, but the real winners were the people of Sun City.
Because Sunday February 5 also ended the weeks-long competition known as the “Souper Bowl of Caring Competition” between three area churches. More than 8,300 cans and packages of soup were collected for local food pantries.
First Congregational UCC in Albuquerque was mentioned in the National UCC news last week.
by Connie Larkman
Ask just about anybody in Albuquerque, New Mexico about the church with the doors and they'll know what you mean.
God's doors. Six of them. Bold and beautiful -- with bright colors and a vivid proclamation "GOD's DOORS OPEN TO ALL."
"We stole the idea for the cool doors from Westfield UCC in Connecticut," said theRev. Sue Joiner, pastor of First Congregational UCC, Albuquerque, N.M. "I loved them so much and wanted to put them up at our church because we are in such a prominent location." (Next to University of New Mexico and across the street from a local middle school.)
Vigil to Launch Sanctuary for Immigrant Families
January 26th at 5:30 PM
Phoenix, AZ – On January 25th, 2017, President Trump issued two Executive Orders related to immigration. As part of the orders, all jurisdictions that attempt to ensure family unity within immigrant communities now risk losing federal funds. In response, First Congregational United Church of Christ (FCUCC) makes a public declaration of sanctuary to all families facing separation because of deportation.
Read MoreKtizo UCC received a $2,000 Neighbors in Need grant for their outreach ministry to Burmese Refugee children. Volunteers host a Homework Club, helping elementary school students with their English and other school subjects.
Read MoreIt is with joy and gratitude for your support that the search committee recommends to Church of the Beatitudes members that the Rev. Dr. Anthony Thomas Minear be named Senior Minister. Let this be your introduction to the person that we believe God wants us to have as our leader.
Read MoreUCC represented at El Paso city-wide interfaith prayer service for Witness of Dignity and Solidarity
"Standing in solidarity with all those who pursue justice and work for reconciliation, we recommit ourselves to work through encounter and dialogue to advance racial equality, economic inclusion, the protection of the migrant, the rights and dignity of women, fairness in our criminal justice system, the protection of our sacred earth, and compassion for the most vulnerable among us.”
Read MoreCarol is a Massachusetts native. Prior to this call, she was pastor of First Congregational Church in Millbury, Massachusetts, . Carol received her Master of Divinity degree from the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. While in seminary, she interned at both a local church and the memory care unit of a local retirement community. She also studied spiritual direction with the Benedictine sisters of Benet Hill Monastery. Carol is an Ordained Minister with full standing in the United Church of Christ, was ordained on January 10, 2010. In her life before ministry, Carol worked in book publishing for 20 years, holding positions in editorial, inventory management, and warehouse operations at companies in New York City and Boulder, Colorado. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English at Bethany College in Bethany, WV.
Read MoreFirst Congregational United Church of Christ has been nominated as OUTstanding place to worship in ABQ. We would love to have your vote! You can click on the link and just vote for any category you wish (skipping the ones you don't know). Just make sure you click on submit at the end! Thanks for your support.
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