Sometimes the morning news can turn a day of blessing to despair. Here is a top 10 list of affirmations to say to yourself each morning to get your day from start to finish back on track. Be kind to yourself today. Shalom, Paul
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Every trip to the grocery store…
Every trip to the grocery store? Yes, every trip to the grocery store! Every trip to the grocery store, whether it’s your weekly shopping list or you just need one thing to fix a beloved recipe, I want you and I to turn into a worshipful moment. Transform your trip into a worship moment. Permit… Continue reading Every trip to the grocery store…
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
November 15, 20252:00 pm – 3:30 pmat The Church of the Palms14808 N Boswell Blvd., Sun City AZ 85351 We will be remembering those who were a part of the transgender community that have lost their lives to violence and suicide. This secular event is open to everyone whether they have faith or do not… Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance 2025
Stewardship – it’s a Holy Blessing
The progressive Christian call to stewardship is a holistic commitment to our community and the wider world. It is a practice of gratitude and intentionality, rooted in the understanding that everything we have is a gift to be shared. By generously contributing our time, talents, and treasure, we co-create a more just and compassionate world.… Continue reading Stewardship – it’s a Holy Blessing
Building Arizona’s Network of Care
As SNAP benefits are reduced and federal funding disruptions ripple through our communities, many of our neighbors are feeling the strain. In this moment, people of faith and conscience are called to act — to share what we have so that everyone has what they need. Arizona Faith Network is creating a Faith & Mutual Aid… Continue reading Building Arizona’s Network of Care
For All the Saints…
As of this writing, our government is refusing to use a $5 billion emergency fund to maintain the SNAP food stamp program during the government shutdown, leaving 40 million Americans facing lost food benefits. This clearly reflects a lack of humanity, not a lack of money, as the funds are legally available and were used… Continue reading For All the Saints…
We Are More Than Just Words: Our Faith Is Living!
It’s easy to speak in high-minded, aspirational phrases: justice, compassion, beloved community. But as a progressive church, our true testament lies not in the eloquence of our language, but in the daily rhythm of our actions. Do our deeds truly reflect the magnificent words we proclaim? When we speak of radical hospitality, are we genuinely reaching… Continue reading We Are More Than Just Words: Our Faith Is Living!
The Foundation We Build
In a world that often pulls us in countless directions, the act of gathering together as a church community is more vital than ever. Our faith is not meant to be practiced in isolation; it thrives in shared space and mutual support. When we assemble, whether for worship, study, meetings, or on the street with… Continue reading The Foundation We Build
Trading in the Image: A God of Love, Not Abuse
If your understanding of God feels abusive, it’s time to exchange that image for one defined by unconditional love. For too long, many Christians have been taught that the cross was a “cosmic transaction”—a blood sacrifice God supposedly demanded to forgive humanity. This idea, often called substitutionary atonement, wasn’t preached by Jesus; it developed centuries… Continue reading Trading in the Image: A God of Love, Not Abuse
One Table, Global Heart: World Communion Sunday 🥖
One Table, Global Heart: World Communion Sunday On the first Sunday of October, our progressive faith community joins Christians across the globe for World Communion Sunday. This day transcends our local walls and reminds us that we are part of Christ’s vast, beautiful, and diverse body, united by the shared table. For us, this celebration… Continue reading One Table, Global Heart: World Communion Sunday 🥖