Phoenix Indian Medical Center for the Indigenous Peoples

written by Eric Holmes, member of Church of the Palms UCC; please pass this information along if it is helpful

The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) is located at 16th Street and Indian School Road in Phoenix. PIMC provides healthcare services to nearly 160,000 patients, all tribal members from the Phoenix area and from Tribes throughout the U.S. who together represent nearly 70% of the 574 federally recognized Tribes.

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Jottings 8/9/2021

Jottings 8/9/2021

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!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

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Church Jottings 8/2/2021

Church Jottings 8/2/2021

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

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

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"Nothing Will Stop Us Now"

"Nothing Will Stop Us Now"

“With the generous help of donors, volunteers, and government entities, along with the dedication of our contractor, the new building and CRC programs keep moving forward.

In the face of blistering early summer heat—on one occasion the temperature on the roof was recorded at 128 degrees—MW Morrisey and their sub-contractors continue to astound us. They have persevered for five months now through delays, storms, and material challenges so that the plan to open in early February can remain in place.”

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Church Jottings 7/26/2021

Church Jottings 7/26/2021

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

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

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Church Jottings 7/19/21

Church Jottings 7/19/21

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

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

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Church Jottings 7/12/2021

Church Jottings 7/12/2021

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

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

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Jottings 7/5/2021

Jottings 7/5/2021

Attention churches: If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Church Jottings 6/28/2021

Church Jottings 6/28/2021

Attention churches: If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Church Jottings 6/21/2021

Church Jottings 6/21/2021

Attention churches: If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Jottings 6/14/21

Jottings 6/14/21

Attention churches: If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Internship at First Church Phoenix

Internship at First Church Phoenix

Summer Intern Needed: We are excited to provide an opportunity to a First Church connected college student or above who is looking for a 2 month opportunity to serve the church. This paid opportunity will provide a bridge of coverage until the new admin assistant arrives. Ideally, we'd like our Intern to start as soon as possible and work through the end of July or beginning of August.

If someone in your family or network is interested in this critical role supporting our amazing Pastor Susan, please contact Mike Kelly, Personnel Chairperson at osidewildcat@yahoo.com or 602-930-5592. We'd like to move quickly to fill this role, so please have interested candidates contact us now for immediate consideration!

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Church Jottings 6/7/2021

Church Jottings 6/7/2021

Attention churches: If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Update about Yuma UCC

Yuma UCC was prompted to vacate their physical space due to a significant (60%) rent increase by their new landlord. They will continue to meet each Sunday and Wednesday by Zoom until a new larger space can be found. For further information please contact Pastor Bonnie McNair: pastorbonnie@uccyuma.org

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Church Jottings 5/31/2021

Church Jottings 5/31/2021

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

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Church Jottings 5/24/2021

Church Jottings 5/24/2021

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

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