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
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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!
Yes, It Takes a Village
One cannot miss hearing about the U.S. immigration problems—especially in Arizona—as information is on every news medium daily. Who are these immigrants? Why are they here? What is our responsibility for them? Members of our Social Justice Team (SJT) have been involved in working with asylum seekers (asylees) at the Revolution Church in Tolleson. The… Continue reading Yes, It Takes a Village
50th Anniversary celebrations update
Thank you for supporting the fundraising events hosted by the 50th Anniversary Committee. Our events and donations have allowed us to construct the Labyrinths, add the Peace Pole, and have the beautiful lighted cross added to the sanctuary. How blessed we are! The goal of the Committee is not only to celebrate our past, but… Continue reading 50th Anniversary celebrations update
Letter of gratitude from HART Pantry
I wish to express my gratitude to your committee and your church for the 36 graduation gift cards you provided. They have been delivered to the schools and will be presented to the respective students at the time of their graduations. Church of the Palms continues to step up and support our at-risk and homeless… Continue reading Letter of gratitude from HART Pantry
Community labyrinths
Visit our labyrinths – they’re open to all. Come and walk, pray, reflect, and return to the world, different. We have created two labyrinths, recognizing the diversity that is embedded in our church and community. One is long, and one is short; please make use of both. The longer one will follow the traditional meandering… Continue reading Community labyrinths
Lifelong Learning – Mondays
Your Board of Lifelong Learning offers a class for ones who are wondering what it is that we call “Progressive Christianity” and/or might be questioning the things you were taught as a youngster. What are we “supposed” to believe? Would you like to explore all those questions you have with others who are asking similar… Continue reading Lifelong Learning – Mondays