3 p.m., Sunday, November 24 at Shepherd of the Hills, 5524 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
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Church Jottings 11/4/19
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Read More"Tragic Investment" author to speak at Church of the Painted Hills UCC
James Addington, author of Tragic Investment: How Race Sabotages Communities and Jeopardizes America’s Future – And What We Can Do About It will be speaking on the book and these themes on November 17, 2019 at Church of the Painted Hills, United Church of Christ.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 10/28/19
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende.
Read MoreRev. Rock Fremont chosen to serve on the UCC Manual on Church Working Group
“I am honored and humbled to have been asked to be a part of this vital work, and ask for your prayers of support as I begin this journey!”
Congratulations, Rock!
Read MoreFauré Requiem at United Church of Santa Fe
Sunday, November 3, 2 p.m.
United Church of Santa Fe, 1804 Arroyo Chamiso, Santa Fe, NM 87505
United Church of Santa Fe’s Festival Choir sings the Fauré Requiem to benefit for the Rio Grande Chapter of the National Wildlife Federation
Read MoreSoloists Needed!
Church of the Beatitudes is looking for high school & college-age singers who want to be a part of our soloists team! $60/Week - Auditions are going on right now -- interested students should call (602) 264-1221, x104 or email sschermitzler@beatitudeschurch.org for more information.
Read MorePet Blessings throughout the Southwest Conference
Several SWC congregations hold a pet blessing in October and November; does yours? Email Wende with the details!
Read MoreChurch Jottings 10/21/2019
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende.
Read MoreJazz Coffee House Series
Sunday, November 17, 6:00 p.m at Church of the Beatitudes UCC
The Beatitudes Jazz Coffee House Concert Series returns, featuring some of Arizona's most prolific jazz artists! Concerts feature a relaxed performance atmosphere with refreshments and talk-backs with the musicians.
The 2019-2020 series kicks off with the amazing jazz piano duo featuring Judy Roberts and Nicole Pesce. $5 suggested donation.
Read MoreUrgent update from Hope House of Sedona
We were dealt a difficult blow last week and need your help. Last Thursday we found out that we are no longer able to purchase the property on Shelby Dr. that we had been planning on. This news comes very late in the game as far as the HUD grant is concerned, leaving us with about 4 weeks to procure new property and come up with a plan.
WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you have some property you might have been thinking about selling or know of anyone who might have such property, please let us know ASAP.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 10/14/19
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende.
Read MoreChurch of the Palms' 50th anniversary celebration
10 a.m. on Sunday, November 3, Church of the Palms, 14808 N Boswell Boulevard, Sun City, Arizona 85351
A celebration worship service followed by a celebration luncheon at the Sun Dial Auditorium across the street from the church.
Call the church office at 623-977-8359 for a reservation.
Read MoreSpirit of the Rocks
Every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. at Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive, Sedona, AZ 86336
“Spirit of the Rocks” is a diverse community that sings, prays, shares meals and has conversations about life and faith; responding to the Spirit's call, we minister to one and other and serve the needs of those we encounter.
Read MoreSt. Paul's UCC has relocated!
New Sunday worship time at our new location: 1:30 pm
Join us at St Francis Episcopal Church, 2903 Cabezon Rd, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (the corner of Cabezon and Golf Course – enter from Cabezon).
Read Rev. Jocelyn Emerson’s reflections.
Read MoreScottsdale Congregational UCC's 60th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday and Sunday, October 26 – 27, Scottsdale Congregational UCC, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale AZ 85251
If you are interested in attending our Saturday catered celebratory dinner and Sugar Thieves concert ($25) please contact our church office 480-946-2900.
Interested in our anniversary worship service? Please join us at 10 a.m. on Sunday, the 27th.
Read MoreDesert Palm UCC to attend Desperado LGBTQ Film Festival opening night
October 11, 7:30 p.m. at Paradise Valley Community College, 8401 N. 32nd St, Phoenix
Opening night film: For They Know Not What They Do followed by Q&A with Bishop Gene Robinson
For They Know Not What They Do shines in its examination of family ties and religious devotion. In this new film by Director Daniel G. Karslake, four faith-focused families must come to terms with sexual orientation and gender identity.
Read MoreTucson "Paris to Pittsburgh" screening
Saturday, October 19, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Southside Presbyterian Church, 317 W. 23rd Street, Tucson
Rincon UCC’s Creation Care Ministry and Southside Presbyterian’s Climate Crisis Working Group are collaborating to bring a showing of “Paris to Pittsburgh.”
Read MoreChurch Jottings 10/5/19
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters to compile the weekly Church Jottings. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, please submit it to Wende.
Read MoreRev. Nathan Watts' installation
You are cordially invited to the Installation of Reverend Nathan Watts. Clergy are invited to please wear green stoles. There will be a light reception following the service.
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