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Trust walk

A “trust walk” is staple at church camp. It is another way of trying to get kids to see without their eyes. Permit me to explain: One kid gets blindfolded and is led through the wilderness guided only by a partner’s voice. With phrases like, “Take two baby steps to the left” and “Take four… Continue reading Trust walk

Thanks for choosing The Palms!

Grat-i-tude (grat’ – a – tud) n. thankfulness [L. gratus, pleasing, thankful]. Thank you for choosing The Church of the Palms. Your presence, participation, and sharing of your time, talent and treasure makes this place so special. In a world where there are a lot of choices, thanks for choosing The Palms! There are so… Continue reading Thanks for choosing The Palms!

The RAINBOW Path to Healing & Mental Wellness

By Rev. Erika Allison Greetings, Palms Community, and Happy Pride Month! My name is Rev. Erika Allison and I am an interfaith/interspiritual minister as well as author of the book Gay the Pray Away: Healing Your Life, Love, and Relationships from the Harms of LGBT Conversion Therapy. In the book, I describe a phenomenon I… Continue reading The RAINBOW Path to Healing & Mental Wellness

A “Can’t Miss Sunday”

The joy was palpable! We were in the sanctuary, without masks, and we could sing! Wow! And the joy spilled out in standing and applauding for a hymn. Wow! We had another new member join! Wow! Last Sunday was a holy time for me. God is doing some great things at The Palms and each Sunday… Continue reading A “Can’t Miss Sunday”

The Rules Change This Sunday

We’re back this week! The CDC has lifted much of the protocols for in-person worship — we can return to what we know and love. I’m excited, nervous, and a little scared. Just when we figured out how to operate under the terms of a pandemic, the rules changed, and we’re needing to adjust our… Continue reading The Rules Change This Sunday

5th anniversary as Senior Pastor

This past week marked my 5th anniversary as Senior Pastor at The Palms. Thank you for all of the patience you have shown me – thank you for the grace you have demonstrated. Thank you for the love and support you have shown my family. As I have reflected over this anniversary… I am amazed… Continue reading 5th anniversary as Senior Pastor

Second Shower Trailer Site Begins in June

by Max Klinkenborg, Feet-N-More Shower Ministry Beginning Wednesday, June 16th, FEET-N-MORE, the shower trailer ministry of Church of the Palms, will be providing showers at Santa Teresita Catholic Church in El Mirage. At the invitation of St. Vincent de Paul’s food distribution and feeding program at Santa Teresita, we will be there from 9:00 a.m.–1:00… Continue reading Second Shower Trailer Site Begins in June

Awakening Racial Injustice: Arizona Indigenous Tribes

By Nancee Noel Having lived in Arizona for 16 years, I am surprised how little acknowledgement and attention is given to the many indigenous people who also inhabit our state. There are actually 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona. That’s a lot of people! I won’t try to name the tribes, as anyone interested can… Continue reading Awakening Racial Injustice: Arizona Indigenous Tribes

Social Justice Action Team—Criminal Justice hosts Breakfast in Your PJs

Tuesday, June 15, 8:30–9:30 am Arizonans serve 40-percent longer sentences for drug crimes and twice the national average for nonviolent property crimes. These long sentences are not making Arizona any safer. Please join us for some of these Arizona stories and ideas on what we can do to decrease the Injustice In Our Justice System:… Continue reading Social Justice Action Team—Criminal Justice hosts Breakfast in Your PJs