December 2, 7:30 pm at Scottsdale Congregational’s Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse:
The CROTTY & O'NEILL SEXTET's annual Christmas show promises to surprise and delight kids of all ages, as it transforms musical traditions into a swinging, funny, foot-stompin' and heart-felt romp into the spirit of the season!
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 MoreFrom Rev. Frederic Brightman:
The Valley Food Pantry, a ministry of Peace United Church of Christ in El Paso, Texas, held another drive-through food drive on November 13th. The Valley Food Pantry grew out of Valley Congregational Church in El Paso which closed several years ago. The sale of the property gave its start to this ministry of providing food for those in need.
Today, the food pantry, along with Peace UCC, is housed in St. Timothy Evangelical Lutheran Church. Volunteers from both Peace and St. Timothy worked on the drive through food distribution.
Read MoreSusan was installed as Pastor at First Church UCC Phoenix on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
photos credit: Brian Kelly
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!)
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Read MoreFirst Javarita Coffeehouse Concert, featuring Ted Ramirez
November 12th, 7:00pm
The Good Shepherd UCC, 17750 S La Canada, Sahuarita, AZ 85629
The Javarita Coffeehouse Concert Series was established 21 years ago and truly is the best kept secret and bargain in the Santa Cruz Valley. After being on hiatus for a year due to Covid, we will be starting again. The Concerts will be held outdoors when possible and indoors if needed---masks and social distancing are required.
Read MoreA number of our churches were in the Phoenix Pride parade! If your church has photos from the event, please send them to Wende at wgonzales@uccswc.org.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, November 22, United Church of Sun City is holding a Vitalant blood drive from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. To register for your appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org and use blood drive code UnitedChurchSunCity
OR email Mindy Ochoa at the church office - office@uccsc.com - to select your desired donation time.
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 MoreFrom SFB-CRC (Sahuarita Food Bank–Community Resource Center):
Donors and future donors, volunteers, community leaders, as well as members and friends of the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ—the time has come for you to enjoy a guided tour of SFB-CRC’s new building. We have been promising a preview, so clear your calendar on November 9, 4-6 pm, at 17750 S. La Canada, because we want to give you a sneak peek.
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, Nov. 14, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.
A free event at Church of the Palms, 14808 N Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351
Jane Higgs, Marcia James, Jim Alexander and Paul Yoder will present selections* from Stephen Sondheim's well-known stage productions.
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 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 MoreJoin 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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