What were these five women in the kitchen and one man in the parking lot doing on a Monday night at The Church of the Palms? They represent the various roles needed to support IHELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Housing Program). We have about 75 volunteers that support IHELP this year. Ask any of them about… Continue reading Meet some of our IHELP volunteers
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Bring-a-Friend Sunday is November 19!
Just think, if each one in our church family brings even one guest, the pews would be overflowing with members and those who may wish to worship with us again at The Palms. The Board of Evangelism encourages everyone to invite their friends and neighbors to come to our inspirational Sunday worship service on November… Continue reading Bring-a-Friend Sunday is November 19!
Our fourth anniversary with IHELP!
Tomorrow, October 28, is the fourth anniversary of IHELP at the Palms! IHELP stands for Interfaith Homeless Emergency Housing Program. In 2023, The Church of the Palms volunteers and friends of the church number near 75. Since January we housed over 60 adults and accumulated nearly 2,000 volunteer hours. The numbers were similar in the… Continue reading Our fourth anniversary with IHELP!
How you can help Dysart Community Center
NEW NEEDS: Gas cards, which will be used for the two vans used to transport children to and from four area schools, are needed. After-school classes are very full. Doing the transportation of these children allows parents to get to work early while assured their children are being cared for. ONGOING NEEDED DONATIONS: Clothing for… Continue reading How you can help Dysart Community Center
Halloween is when America is most like Jesus.
Halloween is not a big Sun City thing. But in a way, Halloween is a time when America gets it right. Permit me to explain. The age restrictions of our area tend to curtail trick-or-treating in our town. But we can still learn from it. If we turn the perspective around, Halloween is when America… Continue reading Halloween is when America is most like Jesus.
Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
The Church of the Palms will host a Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd from 11 am to 1 pm. This year will be the 25th time we have hosted the community! You can contribute to this mission project by signing up to donate food, volunteering to help serve food,… Continue reading Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
Pride Parade Sunday!
This Sunday the Phoenix area is celebrating the Pride Parade. The Church of the Palms will be represented literally by a bus load of people (including Pastor Jim) and several others meeting us down at the parade site. The bus will pull out of the parking lot at 6:40 am. Set those alarms, my friends!… Continue reading Pride Parade Sunday!
“Homeless Jesus” sculpture dedication November 18
official press release: SUN CITY, AZ: The Church of the Palms, United Church of Christ, 14808 North Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ announces the unveiling of “Homeless Jesus” – a life-size bronze statue by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11 am. Schmalz will deliver a presentation on the role of public… Continue reading “Homeless Jesus” sculpture dedication November 18
All Souls Reflection & Labyrinth Walk
Doing Grief Community Healing ProjectWednesday, November 1st, 6:30 pm The holidays of Dios de Los Muertos and Halloween, and the Christian season of Allhallowtide are celebrated at a time of year when it was once believed that the veil between the worlds of the dead and living was thin, so deceased loved ones could visit… Continue reading All Souls Reflection & Labyrinth Walk
Jennifer Hoppe Studio Recital
Saturday, October 28 at 1:00 pm Come listen to several of Jennifer Hoppe’s students who are honing their craft as wonderful musicians. This event is free and all are welcome.