The beginning of June marks the seventh anniversary of being pastor at The Palms. So many memories come flooding up as I reflect upon this anniversary. I am amazed at the ministry God has done with us – it’s not you or me – but God’s Spirit working through us. Here’s a top 10 list… Continue reading My seventh anniversary of being pastor at the Palms!
Author: Web Admin
Field trip: Christian Nationalism presentation
The Church of the Palms’ bus will go Thursday, June 15th to hear “Christian Nationalism: Policy, Theology, and Practical Application” presented by Amanda Tyler, JD. This is sponsored by Arizona Faith Network and other partners. Our bus will leave the church at 5:30 p.m. for the program that goes from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at… Continue reading Field trip: Christian Nationalism presentation
Visitor / new member information session
Would you like to learn more about Church of the Palms? Come to the Information Session on July 26 at 3:30 pm! Sign up in the narthex on Sunday or contact the church at [email protected] or 623-977-8359.
Pastor Jim’s sabbatical is about to begin!
The time has finally arrived – Pastor Jim’s sabbatical starts right after worship this Sunday. He has earned every second of this time. We wish him the very best as he journeys. There are a couple of rules while he is gone: 1) He’s not allowed to contact us, and 2) We’re not to contact… Continue reading Pastor Jim’s sabbatical is about to begin!
What new folks find at The Palms
Have you noticed all the new people hanging out at The Palms? With new people come questions – and we love questions! Most inquiries ask me to describe our church. What phrases would you use to sketch out who and what we are? How would you describe us? At The Palms, we celebrate the diversity… Continue reading What new folks find at The Palms
“That’s exactly what I needed to hear.”
I like sermons… listening to them, reading them, and preaching them. I enjoy planning and thinking through each turn, word play, and phrase. While on sabbatical, I enjoyed the opportunity to hear some of my colleagues preach. Some of the messages were profound, joyful, and moving. Others had a point or two. Unfortunately, some were… Continue reading “That’s exactly what I needed to hear.”
The wheels on the Bus go round and round…
For years and years we have been richly blessed to have a Bus Ministry to help us with our transportation needs at The Palms. And that ministry shall continue to be blessed as our new Bus serves us. The new Bus has been wrapped with our logo, and wow, does it ever look good! This… Continue reading The wheels on the Bus go round and round…
Here’s a song I wrote ♪♫
With apologies to the Fab Four, here’s a song I wrote a couple of years ago to the tune of Yellow Submarine. It’s called, A Street with Yellow Trees. In the town where I was bornLived a man who looked at treesAnd he told us of his lifeOn the street of yellow trees So, we… Continue reading Here’s a song I wrote ♪♫
Home again after Annual Meeting
Last week in El Paso I attended the Annual Meeting of the Southwest Conference UCC. It was the first live gathering of our conference since 2019. It was so wonderful to see the faces, to give and receive the hugs, and to feel the presence of the divine working among us. One of the things that… Continue reading Home again after Annual Meeting
Pen Pal meeting
Would you like to be God’s heart and hands right from your own home (even in another state)? Consider becoming a Pen Pal for a woman at Perryville Women’s Prison. You can write a note or use email to give an encouraging word of faith and hope. Some of these women do not receive family… Continue reading Pen Pal meeting