Join Black Mountain UCC for an outdoor concert on Saturday, October 30, 7–9 pm.
30600 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ
Tickets $20 at the door or online (email blackmountainucc@gmail.com).
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From Beatitudes Church:
Discover the vibrant world of the euphonium! Join us on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at 4:00 pm MST to hear Dr. Bret Wagoner on euphonium and Stephen Schermitzler on piano perform live from our Worship Center. You'll hear the exuberant Carnival of Venice and Rachmaninoff's stunning Vocalise among many other thrilling selections.
Read MoreAn Invitation from The Palms' Social Justice Action Team Criminal Justice Work Group, written by Nancy Nonini
On Friday, October 1, 160 women were released from Perryville Prison. Many more incarcerated people may be released due to the passage of the recreational marijuana bill. Do you know what they face when they do leave incarceration? It isn’t an easy transition.
Come to our Re-Entry Simulation on Oct. 23 to experience the roadblocks that one faces upon release from prison. The simulation is a fascinating experience.
Read MoreHolly 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!)
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.
Read MoreHolly 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!)
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.
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Sunday, October 17, at 6:00 pm in-person and live stream
Enjoy the Latin jazz stylings of BossaNova 77, a quintet of jazz musicians featuring five of the Valley's most prolific jazz artists.
Read MoreThe Church of the Palms is currently accepting resumes for our organist/accompanist position.
To apply, please send your resume and other appropriate materials to Pastor Jim Alexander at jim.alexander@theapalms.org or mail your materials to 14808 N. Boswell Blvd. Sun City, Arizona 85351.
View the full job description and the specs to their new Allen GeniSys 340DK organ.
Read MoreHolly 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!)
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.
Read MoreHolly 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!)
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.
Read MoreThe United Church of Sun City has partnered with health care specialist Kate Sawert to talk about recovering from COVID-19 on Tuesday, September 14th at 1:30pm at the church, located at 11250 N. 107th Avenue, Suite 105, Sun City, AZ.
Miss Sawert will address the disruption to our lives due to the COVID- 19 pandemic. She will also discuss coping strategies as well as opportunities for social interaction and community resources to deal with the pandemic. All are invited to attend!
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!)
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.
Read MoreDesert Garden UCC is offering a free webinar on October 9 at 10 a.m. featuring the Rev. Dr. Joretta Marshall giving a presentation on The Hard Work and Challenge of Forgiveness. The webinar will also feature musical selections and readings by the Rev. Rachel Hackenberg. The free webinar qualifies for continuing education hours for clergy if requested at registration. Registration opens September 9 at desertgardenucc.org.
Read MoreRev. Dr. Barb Doerrer-Peacock led Scottsdale Congregational UCC yesterday, August 29, in ritualizing and blessing longtime SCUCC member Rev. Sandi Britton’s official retirement from active ministerial standing in the Southwest Conference.
Read MoreHolly 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!)
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.
Read MoreHolly 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.
Read MoreUnited Church of Sun City received a $5,000 grant from UCC’s Southwest Conference. UCSC will use the grant to upgrade microphones and purchase a new camera and controller, and other computer equipment which will be used for video streaming. This equipment will allow the church to expand its current online worship options to reach as many people as possible, retain our present congregation, and generate interest of new members. Thank you to the Conference for this grant opportunity.
Gregg Ochoa, Chair of the Grant Committee
Read MoreFirst Congregational Church of Flagstaff recently sold their building and are in the process of moving. They are offering their Baldwin 632 Classical Church organ to anyone for free if they can pick it up and move it.
Read MoreFrom Rev. Bethany Meier, pastor at First Christian Church Las Cruces:
“After a 3-year engagement and courthouse elopement, Kelsee and I are finally having our wedding ceremony! We will be getting married at a small, outdoor wedding venue in Kansas with our families and closest friends in attendance. Due to COVID, we have made the decision to Zoom the service, which means that all of you are invited to join us virtually!
Read MoreDesert Garden United Church of Christ welcomes the Rev. William (Bill) Utke as its new pastor. Selected after an 18-month search, the Rev. Utke will assume his position on September 1 and give his inaugural sermon on September 5.
Read MoreHolly 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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