February is a time at The Palms when we look towards the future. Fresh off the glow of the annual meeting, boards and committees are selecting people to chair their respective groups, plus the “Mod Squad” meets with the pastors and sets priorities for the year for the church. It is a time when normally… Continue reading Teamwork
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Meet the 2020 Church of the Palms Social Justice Champions: Max and Kay Klinkenborg
By John Durbin Each year, the Social Justice Action Team selects an individual or individuals to receive the Social Justice Champion Award. The person(s) chosen best exemplifies our guiding scripture: “And what does the LORD require of us but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God” Micah 6:8. The… Continue reading Meet the 2020 Church of the Palms Social Justice Champions: Max and Kay Klinkenborg
Seeing the face of God
My favorite quote is, “To love another person is to see the face of God.” ―Victor Hugo, Les Misérables. I mentioned this fact at our annual meeting last week. My prayer this year in 2021 is for us to see the face of God in neighbor, children, and creation. This coming year we’ll be doing… Continue reading Seeing the face of God
Ash Wednesday: Live-Streaming Worship
February 17, 11:00 a.m. MST On Ash Wednesday this year we will join our sister congregations — United Church in Sun City, Sun City Christian in Sun City, and Desert Garden in Sun City West — for a LIVE-streaming worship service. To join the worship, go to the Bridges platform here on our website. Click… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Live-Streaming Worship
HART Pantry Food Drive
Saturday, February 6, 9–-11 amSun City Lion’s Foundation, 9451 N 99th Avenue Current HART Pantry needs: peanut butter (10–16 oz jars) protein bars toaster pastries pudding or fruit cups juice boxes ramen noodles assorted canned pasta For your safety, masked volunteers will collect the donated items from your vehicle. Monetary donations are also appreciated!
Clothing Needs at Near-Emergency Levels for Women Leaving Perryville Prison
Each day, women leave Perryville Prison after having served their time, often without clothes to reenter society. THANK YOU to all who have responded to our calls for donated clothing! There is still a huge need for clothing of all sizes, but particularly pants of all types: jeans, sweat pants, leggings, slacks, etc. No undergarments,… Continue reading Clothing Needs at Near-Emergency Levels for Women Leaving Perryville Prison
February: From Epiphany to Lent
The month of February 2021 spans two seasons in the liturgical church: Epiphany and Lent. The Season of Epiphany began January 6, as we celebrated the magi’s gifts to the Christ child. The name Epiphany comes from the Greek epiphaneia, meaning “appearance.” The season celebrates the light of Christ going out to the world –… Continue reading February: From Epiphany to Lent
Introducing COTP’s new MOD(erator) Squad
By John Durbin, Moderator Greetings. I’m not sure the size of Judy Jondahl’s feet, but these shoes left to be filled are very, very large. Thank you, Judy, for your wonderful leadership during the tumultuous year of 2020. I am humbled and honored to be serving as Moderator for 2021 and excited to share with… Continue reading Introducing COTP’s new MOD(erator) Squad
Annual Meetings at The Palms are never boring.
Our Annual Meeting is this Saturday, January 30 at 9 a.m. on Bridges. Annual Meetings at The Palms are rarely boring, humdrum, or same-old-same-old stuff. Each one takes on its own personality. Some elements within the meetings are the similar: We hear of budgets and activities; I stand up and give my State-of-the-Church Address which interprets… Continue reading Annual Meetings at The Palms are never boring.
Our Mission Statement Begins With Unconditional Love
Our mission statement begins with unconditional love. We’re going to need it this year. In my experience unconditional love is not something that just happens automatically like turning the page of a wall calendar. It is not inevitable. Every step toward making positive changes in our world, society, and church requires sacrifice and struggle; people… Continue reading Our Mission Statement Begins With Unconditional Love