I confess to having many sleepless nights leading up to Easter morn. The “what if” detail questions kept bubbling to the surface. What if this…what if that? Then there were the “will the” questions. Will the set up go smoothly? Will people actually show up willing to sit outside in the sun? Will the visitors… Continue reading Observations of Easter
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Shea Darian passed her ordination interview!
Congratulations to Shea Darian! She unanimously passed her ordination interview with the Southwest Conference (SWC) Committee on Church and Ministry. Wahoo! The next step is her Ecclesiastical Council. It will be online Sunday, May 2, at 3:00 p.m. That group is composed of representatives of congregations from across the SWC. You are welcome to join… Continue reading Shea Darian passed her ordination interview!
Dispatches from ‘FEET-N-MORE’ Shower Ministry
By Max KlinkenborgShower Trailer Ministry The shower trailer of “FEET-N-MORE” of Church of the Palms has been in the city of Surprise on 2/23 and 3/9, providing hot showers for the homeless. On our first outing, we provided 9 showers, and it grew to 12 our second time. In addition to the showers, we are… Continue reading Dispatches from ‘FEET-N-MORE’ Shower Ministry
Prison Ministry Introduces Pen Pal Program
By Nancy NoniniSocial Justice Action Team-Prison Ministry Do you know why 4:15 p.m. is the most exciting time of day at Perryville Prison for Women (ASPC – Perryville)? It’s Mail Call. Women rush to see if they get a letter. Others never come out because they don’t want to face yet another day without a… Continue reading Prison Ministry Introduces Pen Pal Program
The stone is rolling away!
I have literally been waiting for this moment for a year! It broke my heart to have to go from in-person worship to video; I know you join me in missing our in-person gatherings. I truly believe that I will never, ever, take for granted the blessing of being able to gather in our sanctuary!… Continue reading The stone is rolling away!
It is an exciting time for us at The Palms
It is an exciting time for us at The Palms. Before we rush head on into the joyous celebrations of Easter, let’s pause and reflect why we have Easter in the first place. At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us a mandate to love one another. Then washed the feet of the disciples. Soon afterwards,… Continue reading It is an exciting time for us at The Palms
Spiritual Connections Offered by WISE
Beginning April 12, we will be offering “Spiritual Connections” weekly on Mondays at 1:00 p.m. This is a recovery group which will seek to offer a safe space for support of people who are suffering from addictions, abuse, or other traumatic events through a variety of techniques based on Spiritual Principles. Gordon Street, Commissioned Minister… Continue reading Spiritual Connections Offered by WISE
Easter Morning In-Person Worship at The Church of the Palms
Have you reserved your spot for the in-person worship service at 9:00 a.m. on Easter Sunday? The deadline to register is April 1. Click this link or call 623.748.3574 so we can be prepared to welcome you. This is an outdoor service, so make sure to wear your Easter bonnet! And sunscreen! And, of course,… Continue reading Easter Morning In-Person Worship at The Church of the Palms
Good Friday “Stations of the Cross” Labyrinth Walk
Friday, April 2, 2021 , 1–3 p.m. Each person will receive a printed guide for their self-directed walk, for pausing at the “stations of the cross” to read a brief Biblical text and prayer. Volunteers will be available to assist walkers who are welcome to come anytime between 1 and 3 p.m.; the walk to… Continue reading Good Friday “Stations of the Cross” Labyrinth Walk
It is the right thing to do
It is the right thing to do. The sun is beginning to shine more and more these days. As our temperatures rise, so do our electric bills for cooling down the building. But this year will be different at The Palms. It is the right thing to do. We started with just a dream –… Continue reading It is the right thing to do