Congratulations, Rev. Myra Taylor! We're so excited for this new church start! Prayers and blessings for New Hope UCC!
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This is a photo from a previous Techie Camp at Chicanos Por La Causa, sponsored by Desert Garden UCC.
Desert Garden UCC receives grant for Techie Camp for 50 refugee youth
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Desert Garden UCC, Sun City West, in an effort to improve the lives of refugee youth in the Phoenix area, has received a grant award from the UCC’s Global Hope Initiative, through the Ministry for Refugees and Migration Services. The $2000 award, along with gifts from Desert Garden, will allow 50 refugee youth to attend a Techie Camp where they will receive training on the workings of and use of a computer, and be able to keep a newly refurbished laptop after the program.
This is a partnership including AZ Strut, Chicanos Por La Causa, and Desert Garden UCC.
Read MoreJottings 3/6/2023
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Watch Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause's presentation At Desert Garden UCC
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Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause, president and professor at Eden Theological Seminary, gave a presentation at Desert Garden UCC in Sun City West recently. Here’s the recording.
Read MoreJottings 2/27/2023
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Recycle your electronics at Desert Garden UCC
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March 20-23, 2023, 9am-noon at Desert Garden UCC, 18818 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West
Have old electronics taking up space? They are outdated? Don’t work? Need repair or you’ve just moved on? Desert Garden UCC will offer one week of recycling of all electronics. This is a partnership with AZStrut out of Mesa, AZ.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 2/20/23
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Healing Circles to begin at The Church of the Palms UCC
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Beginning in March, small groups of Healing Circles will begin at The Church of the Palms UCC, 14808 N. Boswell Boulevard, Sun City, AZ 85351. Rev. Shea Darian has created a small group experience that promotes trust, deep listening, sacred connection, and being accepted and loved as you are. In a safe, sacred setting, 4 to 6 participants engage in a confidential, contemplative speaking and listening process to share life questions, personal stories, and deeply listen to the wisdom of each person’s story and presence.
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Bib Overalls at the Center of a Black History Month Sermon
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Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Morgan, Interim Pastor, Church of the Red Rocks in Sedona, AZ, mimicked his late father, Dock Washington Morgan, a sharecropper in NC, as he delivered the sermon on the first Sunday of Black History Month. Marvin, while sharing the story of the loss (or rather the theft) of the "Old Morgan Farm" in Lincoln County, AL, decided to honor his late father, who always wore bib overalls with a white shirt and a tie on Sundays.
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Congratulations, Bonnie McNair and Yuma UCC!
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Rev. Bonnie McNair retired from her call as the Night Staff Chaplain at Yuma Regional Medical Center on February 1, 2023. Yuma United Church of Christ celebrated with Rev. Bonnie her retirement as a chaplain. She remains the pastor of the church.
Read MoreJottings 2/13/2023
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The Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause to Preach at Desert Garden UCC
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Desert Garden UCC will welcome the Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause as guest minister for its worship service on February 26. Dr. Krause is president and professor of New Testament at Eden Theological Seminary, one of the denomination’s six seminaries.
Following the worship service, Dr. Krause will lead a discussion into the interpretation of scripture as it relates to the Open and Affirming discernment process.
Read MoreJottings 2/6/2023
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Jottings 1/30/2023
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Jottings 1/23/2023
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"Extraordinary Evening of Music" Concert – Saturday, February 25, 7 PM
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From Congregational Church of the Valley:
We are pleased to announce the next concert in our Extraordinary Evening of Music series is scheduled for Saturday, February 25 at 7 PM! You won't want to miss this performance of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" with members of the Phoenix Symphony. Presale tickets may be purchased online for just $30 by clicking here or by calling 480-451-4565. Free admission for students. Tickets will also be available at the door for $35.
Read More"Trending Scams: Criminals Taking Advantage"
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Don’t let scammers take your hard-earned money; learn about recent and trending scams and how to protect yourself.
Desert Garden UCC, Sun City West, AZ is hosting Joan Campbell who is Community Affairs Coordinator from the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Joan’s presentation is titled, “Trending Scams: Criminals Taking Advantage.” The program is in person on Monday, January 30th at 10am at the church, 18818 N. 128th Ave, Sun City West, AZ.
All are invited; there is no cost. Coffee, tea, and treats provided.
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Photos from Rev. Tina Campbell's covenanting service at Black Mountain UCC
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Congrats to Rev. Tina Campbell, who was installed as Transitional Pastor of Black Mountain UCC last Sunday, January 8.
Images courtesy of Ron Wright, a professional photographer and friend of Tina's.
Read MoreJottings 1/16/2023
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Jottings 1/9/2023
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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!)