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!)

What’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.

Desert Garden UCC is offering a free webinar on October 9 at 10 a.m. featuring the Rev. Dr. Joretta Marshall giving a presentation on The Hard Work and Challenge of Forgiveness. The webinar will also feature musical selections and readings by the Rev. Rachel Hackenberg. The free webinar qualifies for continuing education hours for clergy if requested at registration. Registration opens September 9 at desertgardenucc.org.

Rev. Dr. Barb Doerrer-Peacock led Scottsdale Congregational UCC yesterday, August 29, in ritualizing and blessing longtime SCUCC member Rev. Sandi Britton’s official retirement from active ministerial standing in the Southwest Conference.

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!)

What’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!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

United Church of Sun City received a $5,000 grant from UCC’s Southwest Conference. UCSC will use the grant to upgrade microphones and purchase a new camera and controller, and other computer equipment which will be used for video streaming. This equipment will allow the church to expand its current online worship options to reach as many people as possible, retain our present congregation, and generate interest of new members. Thank you to the Conference for this grant opportunity.

Gregg Ochoa, Chair of the Grant Committee

First Congregational Church of Flagstaff recently sold their building and are in the process of moving. They are offering their Baldwin 632 Classical Church organ to anyone for free if they can pick it up and move it.

From Rev. Bethany Meier, pastor at First Christian Church Las Cruces:

“After a 3-year engagement and courthouse elopement, Kelsee and I are finally having our wedding ceremony! We will be getting married at a small, outdoor wedding venue in Kansas with our families and closest friends in attendance. Due to COVID, we have made the decision to Zoom the service, which means that all of you are invited to join us virtually!

Desert Garden United Church of Christ welcomes the Rev. William (Bill) Utke as its new pastor. Selected after an 18-month search, the Rev. Utke will assume his position on September 1 and give his inaugural sermon on September 5.

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!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

written by Eric Holmes, member of Church of the Palms UCC; please pass this information along if it is helpful

The Phoenix Indian Medical Center (PIMC) is located at 16th Street and Indian School Road in Phoenix. PIMC provides healthcare services to nearly 160,000 patients, all tribal members from the Phoenix area and from Tribes throughout the U.S. who together represent nearly 70% of the 574 federally recognized Tribes.

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!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles these highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

“With the generous help of donors, volunteers, and government entities, along with the dedication of our contractor, the new building and CRC programs keep moving forward.

In the face of blistering early summer heat—on one occasion the temperature on the roof was recorded at 128 degrees—MW Morrisey and their sub-contractors continue to astound us. They have persevered for five months now through delays, storms, and material challenges so that the plan to open in early February can remain in place.”

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.

“We wish that you could be here to see the progress on the new SFB-CRC building. It promises that we are closer than ever in being able to serve more hungry neighbors with food, and assist them in achieving greater well-being and economic security through the resource center.”

Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please 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 compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches. (Thanks, Holly!)

If you’d like a separate article about your news to appear on the website and The Loop, please submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.