We are holding the family of Rev. Jim Rabb in our prayers. Jim died last night (9/17/19) after a short hospice stay. His sons, Jim and Ian, and his daughter, Kimsley, were with Jim the last week of his life and at the time of his passing.

Rev. Rabb was ordained in 1962 by the American Baptist Convention in Tekoa, Washington. He retired June 28, 1999 after serving Encanto Community Church Phoenix 1982-1998. After retiring Jim continued ministry at

Desert View UCC (Interim) El Paso 2006-2007
West Congregational (Interim) Phoenix 2004-2006
Community Congregational (Interim) Tombstone 2003-2004
St Paul's UCC Rio Rancho NM (Interim) 2000-2001

He was also active in SWC leadership:

SWC Committee on Church & Ministry 1997-1999
Served SWC Support Committee
New Church Exploration pastor 1998-1999
One of three hosts for SWC Annual Meeting 1994
Served SWC Board of Directors 1989-1991

Prior to serving in the Southwest Conference Jim served

Custer Community Church Custer South Dakota 1980-1982
1st Congregational Church Warham Mass 1974-1980
Hanover and Libson, in Connecticut (shared ministries) 1971-1974
St Joseph Island Parish, Ontario, Canada UC of Canada 1967-1971

A memorial service will be planned for later in the autumn. The SWC will share details as they become available. Messages of condolences may be sent to the Rabb family at 12646 N 16th Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85029

We are grateful, O God, for the life and ministry of your servant, Jim. Receive him in your eternal Light and grant him rest even as you care for his family on the remainder of their earthly journeys.