Sunday, November 11, 10 a.m. Worship will be followed with a free lasagna and salad lunch. Meet new people, share worship together, and enjoy a homemade lunch! This event helps people to learn about the church and to be blessed by the love and welcome that we share. Bring a friend, bring two, bring a… Continue reading Bring-a-Friend Sunday
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The Church of the Palms Social Justice Champion Recognition: Carolyn Modeen
This recognition is awarded to a person who is a member of our church, active in leadership roles, and active in social justice ministry. The individual demonstrates a long-term commitment to seek justice on local, regional, and global issues. Her/his actions challenge injustices and effect change through education, advocacy, activism, and fundraising. Finally, the individual demonstrates the belief that everyone… Continue reading The Church of the Palms Social Justice Champion Recognition: Carolyn Modeen
50th Anniversary update
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
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”
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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