A sacred place is defined as a space distinguished from other spaces. The rituals that a people either practice at a place or direct toward it mark its sacredness and differentiate it from other defined spaces. At The Church of The Palms, we have several sacred spaces: Our beautiful Sanctuary, the Memorial Garden, our Chapel,… Continue reading Our New Sacred Place: Donations Area
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Well, last week was certainly different!
I didn’t plan on getting sick and missing time at work. I am grateful for Pastor Jim, caring congregational leaders, and for resources that allowed me time away from work to get well. I’m glad that I at least got to video my way into the worship service. Self-care is not something at which I… Continue reading Well, last week was certainly different!
Vision Assistance for Worship Services
Does your vision make it difficult for you to actively participate in church worship services? If so, there is a possibility we can assist you in becoming more involved in the service. The church office can arrange for you to receive an email with the Call to Worship, hymns and other participatory parts of the… Continue reading Vision Assistance for Worship Services
Why Palestine Matters
Save the dates: February 24th, March 3rd, and March 17th Fridays from 1:30 to 3 pm At The Church of the Palms we began our journey of support for Tent of Nations and Palestinian human rights in 2018 after Daoud Nassar, who is a Palestinian Christian farmer, spoke to our church. We have engaged in… Continue reading Why Palestine Matters
What makes you come alive?
What makes you come alive? Howard Thurman was a friend and colleague of Martin Luther King, Sr. He was a mentor to MLK Jr., too. Author, philosopher, theologian, mystic, educator, and civil rights leader, he recognized that many people live as though they were already dead. Thus, he challenged one and all: “Ask what makes… Continue reading What makes you come alive?
What the church needs
Howard Thurman was an American author, theologian, and educator. Thurman’s theology of radical nonviolence influenced and shaped a generation of civil rights activists – he was a key mentor to leaders within the civil rights movement, including MLK, Jr. One of Thurman’s poems, The Work of Christmas, was turned into a hymn we sing a lot… Continue reading What the church needs
What phrase doesn’t spark energy, passion, or excitement?
The phrase, “Annual Meeting,” isn’t one that sparks a lot of energy, passion, or excitement in most folks. But it is necessary. Like worship, refreshments will be served afterwards. Votes will be tabulated on our ministry budget and the slate of our future leaders. Will we use an abacus for the tally? Come and find… Continue reading What phrase doesn’t spark energy, passion, or excitement?
Who woulda thunk…a semicolon
by Kay Klinkenborg Rarely would I steal—not plagiarize, but steal—a title from an author or organization, but the claim to this title belongs to a remarkable young woman who started a movement with a sentence about one of the most common things we see each day of our life: a semicolon. But, I am ahead… Continue reading Who woulda thunk…a semicolon
Meet & Greet with Micheon Gorman, Director of Development, Phoenix Indian Center
Saturday, February 4, 20239 am: Light breakfast served9:30 – 10:30 am: Program, presentation, and Q&A Micheon will join us via Zoom in King Hall.This is a free event, open to the public.Breakfast reservations: Sign up on clipboard in narthex or call 623-977-8359.Participate via Zoom by going to the Bridges page of our website and clicking… Continue reading Meet & Greet with Micheon Gorman, Director of Development, Phoenix Indian Center
“Tell them about the dream!”
It was one of the biggest speeches of his career, and he knew it. MLK Jr. was already widely recognized as the spiritual leader of the American civil rights movement. The podium set up in front of the Lincoln Memorial would be his biggest pulpit ever. The eyes of the nation were on the keynote… Continue reading “Tell them about the dream!”