Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team has been very active. The team members working on the Immigration/Refugee issue have developed a working relationship with Refugee Focus, a division of Lutheran Social Services. For more than thirty years, this organization has served some of the… Continue reading Social Justice Action Team
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Women’s Discussion Group
From Debby Stinton: I am delighted to host a “Women’s Discussion Group” on Wednesday, December 6th at 10:30 am to chat about what we want as a group going forward. In the past, the group has been a Bible study, but I have been in conversation with some women here in the church, and we… Continue reading Women’s Discussion Group
Social Justice Team update
Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support! The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team is a vital ministry in and of our church. The very nature of seeking justice infers advocating on behalf of those individuals and classes of individuals that have been marginalized and oppressed. We keep our eyes, ears, and… Continue reading Social Justice Team update
Why not just call them immigrants?
by Beth Malmgren Member, Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Immigrant; Alien; Illegal Immigrant; Illegal; Refugee; Asylum – we hear these terms everyday through whatever news media we watch or listen to. But, do we understand the meaning? It is my opinion that it is important to know the difference, as “words do matter.” An IMMIGRANT… Continue reading Why not just call them immigrants?
Please continue to pray for Debby Stinton and family
On the morning of Tuesday, August 8, Debby Stinton, our pastoral assistant, learned that her son, Rick Woodford, had been hit by a car and suffered numerous internal and external injuries. Rick passed away on August 22. A Go Fund Me page was set up for Rick’s medical fund, if you feel moved to contribute. Please keep… Continue reading Please continue to pray for Debby Stinton and family
Our deepest condolences to Debby Stinton
Our deepest condolences to Debby Stinton, our pastoral assistant, on the loss of her son, Rick Woodford. Two weeks after being hit by a car and sustaining numerous critical external and internal injuries, Rick passed away on August 22. The celebration of life service for Rick will be held at Church of the Palms on… Continue reading Our deepest condolences to Debby Stinton
Memory Pillows
Have you seen the pillow on the event table in the narthex? When someone passes away, it is great to have a visual reminder of them – something that brings back pleasant memories as you walk by and notice it. A memory pillow is a great and practical reminder. The Service Project Craft Group will… Continue reading Memory Pillows
The Palms Community Photo Album
The Church of the Palms has some enthusiastic photographers! Whether you take great photos, or enjoy viewing them, click on over to our new Community Photo Album. There you can upload your photos of church events and view those by others. You will need to be logged into your Google account in order to participate.… Continue reading The Palms Community Photo Album
Raising the Rainbow Flag Ceremony Photos
Church of the PALMS Social Justice Team: Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The rainbow flag represents affirmation of our Church’s commitment to be Open and Affirming and to show our support for the LGBTQ community. The flag is commonly flown with the red stripe on top, as the colors appear in… Continue reading Raising the Rainbow Flag Ceremony Photos
The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Report
Our Social Justice Team has been very active this summer with a number of activities. Following is a statement and prayer written by Michael Curry, our service leader July 16th, and read by members of Shadow Rock and Church of the Palms , pictured below, at the ICE Office, Phoenix on July 17th, 2017. “Here… Continue reading The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Report