In honor of their veterans, United Church of Sun City has created a Veteran’s Honor Wall. Veterans are asked to send a service picture and a current picture of themselves along with their rank, branch, service dates, positions, and any medals earned.
Next Sunday, a pharmacist from Riteway Pharmacy will be at Church of the Palms right after church to administer this year’s flue vaccine and Covid booster. RSVP required.
First Congregational in Albuquerque is holding an Appetizer and Silent Auction event on Oct 21st. A lovely evening to share food and drinks and bid on fun items. Some of the items up for auction include guitar lessons, gift cards to the Cheesecake Factory, ten hours of family research, $250 to Blue Cross Animal Clinic, and baskets of all kinds (coffee and chocolate, spa, gardening, pets, wine, and beer). Pastor Sue likes to shop for Christmas!
Calling all Walkers!
It’s a Walking Weekend coming up for folks from Desert Palm. Youth and their families will participate in a walk for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on Saturday, October 21st from 9:30 AM to noon. The event is open to everyone, especially their WISE Committee, who can either take part in the walk or donate. Find more information about the walk logistics by visiting this link.
Additionally, you can support the DP fundraising page by visiting this link.
Then on Sunday, Desert Palm will participate in the Phoenix Pride Parade alongside other local UCC churches.
This year's TUCSON CROP HUNGER WALK is Nov 5th. Registration starts at 2:00 p.m. and the walk begins at 2:30 at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 400 E University Blvd. There is free parking in the east lot, or ride the street car to the church. Join the Church of the Painted Hills team or support them by making a donation. Use this link to join and donate.
Desert Garden UCC has been involved in a Spiritual Discernment Process asking, “Is God calling Desert Garden to declare itself an Open and Affirming Congregation?” They began with an introduction by the ONA Core Team in January. The Core Team invited The Rev. Dr. Deborah Krause, President of Eden Seminary, who preached and taught on the subject. The Core Team showed several films which are available in the library. This past summer they invited eleven people to share part of their story with the church. On Nov 9th, Wallace Hudson from One n Ten will speak on a variety of issues including the importance of pronouns.
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) were among 27 Christian churches and agencies to address a letter to members of Congress. The letter, in the context of the ongoing war in Israel/Palestine, urged Congress to:
• Publicly call for ceasefire, de-escalation and restraint by all sides
• Prioritize steps to secure immediate release of hostages and ensure international protection for civilians
• Call on all parties to abide by the laws of war, including the Geneva conventions and customary international law
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of which the UCC is a founding member, has released two statements since the beginning of the current crisis calling for de-escalation and humanitarian access. Those two statements are linked below:
Casas Adobes is seeking to fill an opening in their lively church office, specifically an Assistant Administrator and Digital Content Manager. This position is part-time: Monday-Thursdays, typically 9:00-12:00 onsite (and consideration for remote work). Hours worked range from 28-30 hours/week. Benefits include 7 paid holidays, vacation and sick time after 90 days, with medical health insurance provided and funded at 50% by CAUCC. Salary range starts at $17/hour with higher salary a consideration, commensurate with experience. For immediate consideration, please submit resumes to: office@caucc.org and indicate "Assistant Administrator" in the heading.
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A group of folks from The Good Shepherd in Sahuarita are teaching an English class at La Casa de la Misericordia, a UCC supported refugee shelter, in Nogales, MX on Fridays. Their format is to provide a lesson to the entire group (sometimes as many as 50 participants) and then break into small groups for more practice. They would welcome some additional people to help with the small groups. Lessons and materials are provided. Tucson folks take note! The commitment need not be every Friday. Even once a month would be helpful. It is rewarding and fun! Some Spanish knowledge is helpful, but probably not essential! The experience is energizing, upbeat, and fun! Transportation is provided. They leave Green Valley at 9:40 and get back around 1:30. Interested? Please contact Sue Palfrey: stpalfrey@gmail.com or 520-909-4693.
“When Black Female Preachers Speak - Seven Important Discussions with Black Female Theologians" is a part of First Congregational in Prescott’s de-centering whiteness efforts (de-centering patriarchy also). The next gathering will be Friday, October 27 at noon in the church office conference room. Bring your own lunch / snack and drink. The video is 26 minutes long with Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ. Discussion will follow. All are welcome.