The first Sunday of worship for Church of the Palms was World Communion Sunday, October 5, 1969. We are now officially 50! We ended our year of celebration on November 3, 2019 with the triumphant worship and our anniversary luncheon. To recap what we did this past year: A Chili Cook-Off, two Bingo parties, and… Continue reading We are now officially 50! A recap.
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I-HELP: Church of the Palms Provides Relief to the Homeless
Over a year ago our Social Justice Action Team was exploring ways to address the growing homeless population in our corner of Maricopa County. We learned of a program that was being used in Avondale and four of our members went to see the program in action at the First Baptist Church. The program was… Continue reading I-HELP: Church of the Palms Provides Relief to the Homeless
Fellowship Breakfast
Join us on second Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast and discussion series. October 8: Medicare Choices November 12: Wills, Trusts, and Estates December 10: A Christmas Party Be sure to sign up for this event in the narthex or by calling the church office!
The Palms is ready for the launch of I-HELP Northwest Valley
A 20-member I-HELP committee at Church of the Palms has been working hard for the last two months to get ready for the October launch of I-HELP Northwest Valley. I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program), a program of Lutheran Social Services, is designed to help the growing numbers of working people who have lost access… Continue reading The Palms is ready for the launch of I-HELP Northwest Valley
Grief Share
Fridays, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. September 6 through November 29 Expressing sympathy is always difficult, but all we can say is how sorry we are and want you to know we care. The journey of grief is a painful process, and you do not need to walk it alone. We would like to encourage you… Continue reading Grief Share
Contributions for asylum seekers
The Social Justice team has found a new group helping asylum seekers, so we can once again accept contributions. We will be working with Lutheran Family Services through the Glendale Mission and Ministry Center, under the auspices of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They can accept over 200 asylum seekers per week. As before,… Continue reading Contributions for asylum seekers
Criminal Justice / Prison Reform
For I was hungry and you gave me food… I was in prison and you visited me . . . truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of My family, you did it to Me. Matthew 25:36 One of the issues being addressed… Continue reading Criminal Justice / Prison Reform
Ecumenical & Interreligious Retreat
September 3 – 6, 2019 at Chapel Rock Conference Center in Prescott This year’s retreat will focus on: God’s creation, the evolving universe, and how our traditions instruct us to interact with it. Mysticism, angels, spirits, and their relevance in our individual lives and the lives of our traditions. Interreligious dialogue, understanding, tolerance, and acceptance (brotherhood… Continue reading Ecumenical & Interreligious Retreat
Palms Cinema
The Palms Cinema is open in the summer months. Make sure to check back here for our 2020 screenings. Snacks and drinks are provided.
Back-to-school is sooner than you think!
Our service to the homeless high school teens served by Hart Pantry dedicates July to gathering school supplies for back-to-school. Here’s the list being assembled: backpacks 3-ring binders filler paper (college ruled) subject dividers 2-pocket folders composition books calculators geometry kits (protractor, compass, ruler) highlighters erasers glue sticks planner index cards The collection deadline is… Continue reading Back-to-school is sooner than you think!