Luther House UNM & CNM in partnership with First Congregational UCC Albuquerque was awarded a $2000 Sow the Seeds grant in the fall of 2023 for their Poetry as Theology program. It went so well!
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Read MoreMusic by Mary Lou Prince, words by Patty Christiena Willis
Performed by the Quad City Interfaith Choir, singers from faith traditions including Unitarian Universalist, Latter Day Saint, Jewish, Presbyterian, and Congregational Church
3 pm on Sunday, March 3 at Church of the Palms, 14808 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351
Freewill offerings will be donated to Arouet, a non-profit empowering women and families impacted by the justice system to build strong communities.
Read MoreAnnouncement from Rev. Teresa Blythe, Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction:
Perhaps you or someone you know is ready to become a spiritual director and looking for a flexible online program that includes a lot of practicum and one-on-one attention.
That is what the Phoenix Center for Spiritual Direction’s Apprentice Training Program is all about—and we have immediate openings for apprentices. Begun in 2019, we have now expanded to three experienced mentor/trainers, giving us more capacity to take on new apprentices.
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Saturday, March 2, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (including lunch)
King Hall, Church of the Palms United Church of Christ
14808 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ
Ever think about how our re-entry non-system promotes return to prison? Come experience how difficult it is to get around the roadblocks upon release from incarceration. You’ll be given your own release status profile with requirements to be fulfilled immediately upon re-entry into the community. Then the fun begins! It will be an enlightening, fun and, sometimes frustrating, morning, and you will leave more sensitive to the “life sentence” that follows those once incarcerated. Come ready to do the work!
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Read MoreRead Rev. Bill Utke’s announcement, Dr. Toni’s response, and the official welcoming email from the UCC ONA Coalition!
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Read MoreOn Thursday, January 25, Pastor Randy Mayer from The Good Shepherd UCC – Sahuarita hosted members and friends of Casas Adobes – Tucson for a trip to Nogales, MX. The trip brought a van full of visitors to La Casa de la Misericordia, the UCC-supported shelter for asylum seekers run by Sister Lika Macias. A highlight was observing Sister Lika interacting with the children.
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Read MoreThe Missions and Outreach Ministry of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ have organized a collection to benefit MAGGIE’S PLACE and JUSTA CENTER throughout Lent. The first three weeks we will collect for MAGGIE’S PLACE and the second three weeks we will collect for JUSTA CENTER. This draws us toward the resurrection and restoration of our world.
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On Sunday, February 4th, Dr. Yvonne Delk will be preaching in worship at First Congregational Albuquerque. That afternoon, she will do a presentation and book signing on her new book Afro-Christian Convention: The Fifth Stream of the United Church of Christ. This special event will kick off the church's Black History Month Celebration. They will study the book together this spring.
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Congregational Church of the Valley invites all to a concert of works by two 20th-century masters, each of whom is the most popular composer from his home country: George Enescu of Romania, and Claude Debussy of France. The program will include Enescu's masterpiece, Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano (in the Romanian Style), and two of Debussy's most popular pieces, Rêverie and Clair de Lune. This exciting and beautiful concert will be presented by four musicians from 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. The concert is being presented at the Congregational Church of the Valley, 12001 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale.
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The Good Shepherd UCC celebrated the retirement of Rev. Rebecca McElfresh in December, and now welcomes Rev. ellie hutchison.
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Clara Sims had a successful Ecclesiastical Council on Sunday, December 17 and will be ordained on February 3rd at 2 pm. First Congregational Albuquerque is excited to celebrate Clara’s ministry and have her officially installed as their Associate Minister!
Read MoreThe NM Conference of Churches has received a $1,065,608.00 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish The Journey Project, in support of local churches across the state.
The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative to encourage the flourishing of congregations by helping them deepen their relationships with God, enhance their connections with each other, and contribute to the vitality of their communities and the world.
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