Those of us who use social media have seen the question, “Where were you on July 20, 1969?” Most of us can give a reasonably accurate account of whether or not we witnessed the lunar landing on that day. I have another question for you – where were you in October, 1969? From some of… Continue reading 50th Anniversary update
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Social Justice Team update
Seeking JUSTICE through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support P. A. L. M. S. The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team, which is part of the Board of Mission & Outreach, is moving forward by addressing major social justice issues of our times. Using the scripture passage from Micah 6:8, “And what does the… Continue reading Social Justice Team update
Jack Evans presents: The Palms’ monthly film
Good friend and film aficionado, Jack Evans, will once again be our guide this Fall and Winter for an eclectic and varied line-up of movies. This season, we have something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue: September 21st: HAROLD AND MAUDE Hal Ashby’s cult classic from 1970 about a young man who falls… Continue reading Jack Evans presents: The Palms’ monthly film
“My Bag Project”
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”
We are (literally) the P.A.L.M.S.
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?