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Jesus For the Rest of Us: A Community Contemplative Encounter With the Sermon on the Mount
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What does this ancient teaching of the Jewish teacher, Jesus, offer to our world today? Whether you are a person of any faith or no faith, you are welcome to this circle. We bring this ancient teaching into conversation with our lives. We meet each Wednesday from 5:15 - 6:15 pm at SOMOS, 108B Civic Plaza Drive, Taos, NM. Co-led by Pamela Shepherd and Todd Wynward. All Are Welcome!
Read MoreDowntown Urban Church seeks Musical Director/Worship Team Leader
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The Musical Director/Worship Team Leader is the recruiter, arranger, bandleader, choir director and musical counterpart to the clergy responsible for the service. This enthusiastic, energetic and creative person is responsible for supporting our clergy in building a ministry that attracts musicians and vocalists, creates transformative environments and produces passionate worshippers through the medium of music and the creative arts. Experience in a wide range of musical genres is desired.
Read MoreIt's about more than $5000: these two stories incarnate what being in covenant as churches and as Southwest Conference members means
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Words can’t describe the feelings that came over me when I received Rev. Talitha Arnold’s email. The story of First Church/Albuquerque and United Church of Santa Fe also puts flesh on these New Testament words: If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.
Taos UCC holds its first monthly service
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Beatitudes Campus celebrates the 500th anniversary of the Reformation
Opportunities to explore the Reformation’s impact include movie, panel, music and worship.
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, a momentous religious revolution that shaped theology, history and the lives of all people around the world and continue to do so today. Beatitudes Campus will hold a week-long exploration of this important point in history and discuss how we continue to reform and develop our faith today.
Enneagram Workshop offered at Scottsdale Congregational UCC
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Scottsdale Congregational UCC will offer an Enneagram workshop on Monday, October 23, 1 - 5 pm. Learn more about the Enneagram and how to sign up!
Read MoreWhite Privilege: Let's Talk Series
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This is a weekly event that will recur every Thursday through October 19th. Each week is an independent discussion that will continue throughout the series and you are welcome to come to one or as many of the weekly discussions as you are able!
Read MoreDeep Listening
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Rev. Amanda Petersen is convinced that with all that is going on in the world, we need to learn how to listen to each other. Read about her two seven-month communities at Pathways of Grace.
Read MoreChurch of the Palms is flying a rainbow flag
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The Church of the PALMS Social Justice Team, seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support, proudly raised a rainbow flag on Sunday, August 6.
Read MoreInstallation Service for Rev. Carol Reynolds
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The installation service for Rev. Carol Reynolds at Scottsdale Congregational UCC will be held on Sunday, October 22 at 3 pm.
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Sing Phoenix!
Choral Festival 2017
Sing Phoenix! Choral Festival 2017 - the Music of Mark Hayes
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We are honored to have Mark Hayes serving as clinician and conductor of this year's festival!
The concert on October 21st will be accompanied by chamber orchestra and will feature local mezzo-soprano and baritone soloists.
Sedona Welcoming Faith Traditions from Around the World
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The Church of the Red Rocks invites to join them for an important interfaith dialog with SUSI scholars from around the world on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Read MoreExploring the Future of American Christianity
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Exploring the Future of American Christianity - at Casas Adobes Congregational UCC.
Read MorePrayers for Rev. Phil Reller on the loss of his brother and mother
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Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to Rev. Phil Reller of Pearl City Community Church on the deaths of his brother, Britt Reller, and mother, Melba Jeannine Dilley, in the fatal fire at the Marco Polo condominiums on Friday afternoon.
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An Evening of Jazz and Spirituals
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Desert Palms United Church of Christ in Tempe invites all to an evening of Jazz and Spirituals featuring the Claudia Bloom trio with Lyn Jackson, vocals. Donations accepted.
Read MoreReligious Freedom and the Separation of Church and State
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Pastor Vernon will present the background and history of the Separation Clause of the First Amendment to the US Constitution and how it affects our understanding of Religious Freedom in the United States today. The presentation will be followed by cookies and Ice cream and free will offerings will be accepted.
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Ktizo UCC needs help at their summer Hydration Center for the homeless
from Susan Felt, Ktizo United Church of Christ:
Please consider assisting Ktizo United Church of Christ with your donations of time, jars of peanut butter and jelly, loaves of bread, and money as part of Ktizo’s summer Hydration Center for the homeless.
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Rooted: Spiritual Direction for the Resistance
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ROOTED: Spiritual Direction for the Resistance is the Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction's free monthly group spiritual direction gathering facilitated by Rev. Teresa Blythe. On the first Thursday night of July, August and September from 6:00 - 7:30 in Room 14 of First Congregational UCC Phoenix, Teresa will meet with all who come for a gathering of prayer, sharing, and support. Anyone can come to any of the sessions---no need to make a long commitment. Come to one or all of them.
Read MoreCelebration of Life for Nikki Beaudoin
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A celebration of life for Nikki Beaudoin will be held at 11 am on June 17 at Shadow Rock UCC, located at 12861 N. 8th Avenue in Phoenix.
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