By Max Klinkenborg A seven-member shower trailer committee has been meeting weekly for the last two months to establish protocols for use of the trailer, decide on the “wrapping” for the trailer, to pick a name for the shower ministry, and much more. The name comes from the Biblical story of Jesus taking on the… Continue reading The Palms’ shower ministry is named ‘FEET-N-MORE’
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If we’re going to worry…
Is 2020 over yet? Please make it stop! For just about everyone, this year brought a shroud of uncertainty with no job being recession-proof, and budgets shrinking with demands expanding. Often these times bring on a sense of worry. The gospels tell us not to worry. Yet, it is hard to expect anyone not to… Continue reading If we’re going to worry…
Mental Wellness Tips for 2021
Important Phone Numbers:National Alliance on Mental Illness Helpline 1-800-950-6264 Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.TALKVeterans’ Crisis Line 800.273.8255 press 1Pastoral Care—Pastor Jim Alexander 623.792.5295 With each new year comes the opportunity to do things differently. I am not talking about making resolutions that we all know will go by the wayside by January 31! I am talking… Continue reading Mental Wellness Tips for 2021
The Work of Christmas
I will light candles this Christmas,Candles of joy despite all the sadness,Candles of hope where despair keeps watch,Candles of courage for fears ever present,Candles of peace for tempest-tossed days,Candles of grace to ease heavy burdens,Candles of love to inspire all my living,Candles that will burn all year long.—Howard Thurman The Season of Christmas is twelve… Continue reading The Work of Christmas
Kairos Call to Action: The Fierce Urgency of Now
The Kairos Call to Action recently issued by the United Church of Christ’s Council for Climate Justice builds on what Martin Luther King, Jr. called “the fierce urgency of now,” and an understanding of Kairos time as time that is ripe, pregnant, and urgent time. The call to action urges congregations to begin a decade… Continue reading Kairos Call to Action: The Fierce Urgency of Now
I-HELP Needs Overnight Volunteer Monitors
Are you a night owl or a morning dove? Here is an Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP) late-night or early-morning volunteer opportunity for you: I-HELP needs overnight monitors. Volunteer time-slots are 10:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. or 3:00-7:00 am. The I-HELP guests are usually weary and sleep soundly during these hours. Usually, there are 12 guests.… Continue reading I-HELP Needs Overnight Volunteer Monitors
Life Long Learning classes in December continue online
To connect to these online classes, visit our Bridges page! Current Issues & Faith, Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.Facilitated by Kay Klinkenborg.Dec. 1-15: “J.E.S.U.S.A” DVD. An in-depth exploration of the relationship between Christianity and American nationalism and the violence that often emerges from it. Some featured speakers: Diana Butler Bass, Fr. John Dear, and Dwight Ford.Dec. 22,… Continue reading Life Long Learning classes in December continue online
Provide Meals for Our I-Help Guests in December
Please contact Laurie Cathey at [email protected] or at 623.238.3826 or if you can provide meals for any of the following dates: Dinner:December 7, 11, 21, and Christmas Dinner on the 25th Breakfast:December 1, 5, 8, 12, 22, and 26 Packed Lunch:December 8 and 15
Are you helping The Palms through Amazon Smile? It’s easy!
Here’s a reminder that there is an additional way to support your church: shopping through Amazon Smile. Many of you probably shop through Amazon, and you can continue shopping as normal while raising money for The Palms via Amazon Smile. Nothing changes for you and your account; it works exactly the same. Through Amazon Smile,… Continue reading Are you helping The Palms through Amazon Smile? It’s easy!
Women’s Clothing Donations Needed
Each day, women leave Perryville Prison after having served their time, often without clothes to reenter society. There is an urgent need for clothing of all sizes: shorts, pants, tops, and business attire for job interviews. No undergarments, sleepwear or shoes, please. Donations can be boxed or bagged (no hangers).