Our LGBTQ Equity sub-group of the Social Justice Team would like to introduce Ron Enzweiler, a new-ish member here at Church of the Palms, and his ministry “My Bag Project.” Ron is a member of the LGBTQ Club of Sun City and the Sun City Sewing Club. He was featured in an article in the… Continue reading “My Bag Project”
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Homeless Ministry in Sun City and the West Valley
Most of us take a lot for granted, including a permanent address, a place to lay our head at night, a place we call home. But an increasing number of people are homeless across the United States, in Arizona, in Maricopa County and in our own communities. A recent newspaper article reported the number of… Continue reading Homeless Ministry in Sun City and the West Valley
HART Pantry collecting goal 2018
HART Pantry July/August food items needed: Apple sauce cups or fruit cups Vegetable cups Fruit juice packs like Capri Sun 100% Juice Carnation Instant Breakfast packets Back-to-School Needs List: Backpacks – high school size Calculators Rulers Compass and protractor kits 3-ring binders (1 1\2 inch minimum) Composition books Pens, pencils, colored pencils, sharpeners, erasers Assignment/calendar… Continue reading HART Pantry collecting goal 2018
Underground Railroad Quilt
From The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team: Working together despite differences of opinion and world views has been a hallmark of American history and is certainly true within the United Church of Christ and even right here at Church of the Palms. It is fitting, then, that the beautiful quilt displayed on the… Continue reading Underground Railroad Quilt
Shop with Amazon Smile and support The Church of the Palms!
Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Church of the Palms every time you shop on Amazon, at no cost to you. When you shop smile.amazon.com, Amazon will make a donation to the Church of the Palms. To register at Amazon Smile: 1. Go to smile.amazon.com. 2. If you… Continue reading Shop with Amazon Smile and support The Church of the Palms!
Sew what?
Do you sew? If you enjoy using a sewing machine, the Service Project Craft Group would love to have your help. There are several items that those who come to our church use regularly including walker bags, neck cooling wraps, and adult bibs. We have the patterns and material – we need someone to sew… Continue reading Sew what?
Next Steps in Discerning COTP Involvement with the people of Israel/Palestine
The Church of the Palms Social Justice Action Team has begun a conversation on ways we might continue to learn about and engage with the people living in Israel/Palestine. 75 COTP members attended the fellowship breakfast in March at which Daoud Nassar spoke (founder of the Tent of Nations outside of Bethlehem). 20 members participated in a four-week… Continue reading Next Steps in Discerning COTP Involvement with the people of Israel/Palestine
Meet the Moderator
Hello to all my Church friends! Most of you know me, but some of you are new. I’m new too, because I am the new Moderator, and I hope to represent well the Church that I so love. I will be learning as quickly as I can what is expected of me, and I would… Continue reading Meet the Moderator
Member and Associate Member Emergency Contact Form
Please click this Emergency Contact and Information Form and print it out. Complete as much of it as you would like and bring it to the office. This form will be used by our Pastoral Staff and Administrative Staff to keep in touch with you. The information you provide will: Help us help you in case… Continue reading Member and Associate Member Emergency Contact Form