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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

It’s a Long Road

Volunteers from Church of the Palms and Dove of the Desert UMC ( 14 thus far) are continuing to travel weekly to the host church in Tolleson (about 20 minutes away) where 150 asylum seekers are dropped off each Monday and Tuesday. We sort clothing to provide a clean set of clothes after the visitors… Continue reading It’s a Long Road

Church of the Palms is a Giving Church! Calendar for non-monetary donations

Thanks to your financial generosity and receiving 20% of the proceeds from all fundraising events, our Board of Mission and Outreach is able to contribute between $15,000 to $20,000 annually to various charities and community-based organizations (CBOs) in our local and global communities. Recipients this year include: Benevilla, Meals on Wheels, Sun City Community Fund,… Continue reading Church of the Palms is a Giving Church! Calendar for non-monetary donations

Offering Hospitality to Asylum Seekers, or Love Thy Neighbor – No Exceptions

Members of your social justice team have been exploring ways of offering support to immigrants who are seeking asylum and have been admitted to the country legally. These families have applied for asylum on entry (completing all necessary paperwork to do so) and are being allowed to travel to family members in the US who… Continue reading Offering Hospitality to Asylum Seekers, or Love Thy Neighbor – No Exceptions

English Afternoon Tea

Saturday, April 13, 2:00 p.m. Tickets are now available for the English Afternoon Tea. A $15.00 donation grants you: delightful tea sandwiches scones desserts (!!!) entertainment door prizes It’s an opportunity to show your creativity as well. This is an invitation to decorate and wear a hat—-there will be prizes for your unique, imaginative handiwork.… Continue reading English Afternoon Tea

Memory and Faith Project Dementia Care and Education

Wednesday, March 13, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered if someone you love is facing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia? Have you wondered how you might help the individual or family as they faced this? Are you a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s and facing its many challenges, feeling alone, stressed, or… Continue reading Memory and Faith Project Dementia Care and Education

Holy Week and Easter at Church of the Palms

ALL are welcome at these events! April 14: Palm Sunday. Our Sanctuary Choir will share a musical presentation, Reflections on Holy Week. April 18: Maundy Thursday 5:00 p.m. We’ll host a community service that will include our sister churches: United Church UCC and Sun City Christian.  Communion will be served. April 19: Good Friday self-directed labyrinth… Continue reading Holy Week and Easter at Church of the Palms

Celebrate Your Roots and Embrace Your Personal History

Presented by the Social Justice Action Team Sunday, March 17th, in King Hall at noon, following worship Come to an all-church potluck and program event for members and friends where we will share, explore, and celebrate our various personal heritage stories. Please bring a dish to share that reflects your ancestry, or a salad, side dish… Continue reading Celebrate Your Roots and Embrace Your Personal History