Desert Garden UCC is excited to share good news with our sibling churches in the Southwest Conference! Thanks to tremendous hard work by so many, and with gratitude to Jill White at the UCC Building and Loan Fund, we exceeded our goal for the Capital Campaign.
A Celebration Worship service and Brunch was shared April 16, 2023.
We are thankful to God for the courage to engage in this “Renewing for Our Future” campaign.
Thanks to Co-Administrators John Houlette and Gail Mattson and all who helped.
Read MoreWhat’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.
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!)
Read MoreAt the IRC Welcome Center, our First Church team continues to volunteer each Saturday, welcoming asylum-seekers on their journey through Phoenix from the border to their sponsors throughout the country.
So far this year, 6,403 asylum-seekers have arrived at the Welcome Center, coming from 66 countries and speaking 44 different primary languages.
Read MoreTuesday, April 11 at 1:30
18818 N. 128th Ave., Sun City West, AZ 85375
Desert Garden UCC in Sun City West is offering a public showing of the movie Gen Silent. It is a critically accalimed documentary about the challenges of older LGBTQIA+ people when they have to enter the healthcare or elder care facilities.
Read MoreOver the Lenten season, Church of Beatitudes had a Food and Clothing Drive. What better way to clean out our closets and help stock the shelves for Nourish PHX!
Church of Beatitudes has worked with Nourish PHX for many years and were really happy to provide: 495 lbs. of food, 790 lbs. of gently used clothing, and a cash donation of $380.00.
Read MoreRincon Congregational UCC in Tucson has been invited to stand with parents of transgender children at the next Catalina Foothills School District (CFSD) this Tuesday 4/11/23 at 6:30pm Valley View Early Learning Center, 3435 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson. Those who can are asked to arrive at 5pm to fill the 125 spot parking lot with supportive people.
Here's why:
Earlier this week, there was a takeover of the CFSD school board by The Bridge Church and people from out of town. They subverted the agenda and started a debate about the rights of transgender students.The protesters were booing and hissing at students and carrying hateful signage.
This is an opportunity for us to demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ over the hateful message. Doing so on the heels of the celebration of Easter feels all the more necessary and right.
Read MoreStorytelling Sunday, April 30th, 2 - pm
Youth Storyslam Thursday, May 18th, 7 - 9 pm
Desert Palm UCC, 1230 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe AZ
Any student in grades 8 -12 are encouraged to participate. The youth will be able to share stories and connect with each other and trusted adults.
Read MoreRev. Shea Darian invites you to these events in April:
Read MoreYes, it was an all woman clergy team at worship this Palm Sunday at New Hope UCC Phoenix! Congratulations Rev. Myra Taylor, senior pastor of new church in formation, New Hope UCC Phoenix. By now, we should all realize God is still speaking and the best is yet to come!
Read MoreDigital Media, Communications, and Programming Specialist
Key staff position with a diverse, progressive Christian community in downtown Phoenix, whose faith compels us to love others unconditionally—valuing, respecting, and serving all cultures, languages, and traditions in a justice-centered spirituality where all are welcomed and accepted no matter who they are or where they are on life’s journey.
This role will oversee all media platforms through which the mission and marketing of the church and congregation is communicated. Position works closely with the Pastor in carrying out various aspects of church programming, from Sunday services to church communications. Ideal candidate will understand church culture and possess a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-staff setting. Candidate will have experience in all current social media platforms and a background in content development, marketing, writing and copy editing.
Details here.
Read MoreWhat’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.
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!)
Read MoreThe First Congregational Church of Prescott has been blessed with many new members this past year, including some who speak primarily Spanish. To underscore our commitment to welcoming people of every race, language, age, gender and gender identity, ethnicity, economic status, mental or physical ability, or sexual orientation, our congregation was inspired to offer weekly Spanish classes.
Read MoreWhat’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.
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!)
Read MoreOn Sunday, March 19, The Church of the Palms in Sun City, AZ, with Associate Conference Minister, Rev. Dr. Barb Doerrer-Peacock, commissioned its new ministry team – Doing Grief Community Healing Project and dedicated its Interfaith Chapel for Healing as the new home of the healing project.
Doing Grief Community Healing Project is a community of grievers and healers, empowering grievers to heal in mind, body, and spirit. Those of all faiths and no faith who are experiencing losses due to death, broken relationships, illness, injury, aging, trauma, or any grief-striking loss are welcome.
Read MoreGood Friday, April 7, 12 - 3 pm
14808 N Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ
(at the corner of 103rd and Boswell Blvd., across from Sundial Rec Center
All are welcome to walk one of the labyrinths at Church of the Palms UCC for a self-directed 30-minute walk, with a printed guide provided for pauses at the ‘stations of the cross’ to read a brief Biblical text and prayer.
Volunteers will be available to assist walkers. Chairs and water will be available. The guides will be available in the literature box for late afternoon and evening walks as well.
Read MoreWhat’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.
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!)
Read MoreThe Mission Team at Sun Lakes United Church of Christ took on a Lenten Giving Project for the members of the church. This project will benefit two organizations that the church has been supporting for many years. For the first three weeks in Lent, they collected items for UMOM New Day Centers and for the last three weeks of Lent they will collect items for Justa Center.
Read MoreWhat’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.
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!)
Read MoreGordon Street, SWC Commissioned Minister, will deliver the message, “Living Water—What Does It Really Mean?” at this Sunday’s service.
His talk will be followed after worship with a forum on “Spirituality From a Recovery Perspective” which will consist of a 15-minute talk followed by questions and comments from the group.
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