Ordination Service for Andrew Ponder Williams - with updates

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May 22, 2022 4 pm AZ / 5 pm NM-EP

Desert Palm UCC, Tempe, AZ & Livestreamed

This is the Lord’s doing;

it is marvelous in our eyes -Psalm 118:23

Celebrate with the Southwest Conference at the ordination of Andrew Ponder Williams, who has been a member in discernment with Desert Palm UCC, Tempe. He has been called and is beginning his ministry as solo pastor of United Church of Christ of St. Johnsbury, Vermont in June.

  • Clergy are invited to wear RED stoles

  • Clergy are invited to gather ahead of time for a processional in Rev. Tom Martinez's office, which is across from the entrance to the sanctuary.

  • Masks are optional.

  • A light finger food reception to follow.

  • Overflow seating available but folks can always watch the livestream from home. A live feed will appear on the homepage of the Desert Palm website( https://www.desertpalmucc.org/) just prior to the start of the service.

The service will also be live streamed on the church website.

Congratulations, Andrew!