June is Gay Pride Month! The Church of the Palms is celebrating Open and Affirming Sunday during the 10:00 a.m. online worship service on June 28, 2020. Afterward, we’ll have a parking lot parade starting at 11:00 am. Keeping our physical distance, we’ll cruise our church parking lot. Decorate your car, your truck, your golf… Continue reading Pride Parking Lot Parade
Category: Events
Jack Evans’ film series “From Jack’s Private Stock”
We watch the films on fourth Fridays at 9 a.m. in the boardroom. Bring a friend! It’s free. March 20 at 9 a.m. The film for March is “Paterson,” starring Adam Driver, a quiet observation of the triumphs and defeats of daily life, along with the poetry evident in its smallest details.
Chili Cookoff!
Sunday, January 12 after worship Mark your calendar and get ready for our next Church of the Palms mouthwatering epicurean event: another world-famous chili cookoff on Sunday, January 12th in King Hall following our Sunday service. You can find the sign-up sheets on the opportunity table in the narthex (or call the church office). You… Continue reading Chili Cookoff!
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
Mark your calendar and please plan on attending one or more of the Week of Prayer services at churches around Sun City during the week of January 20th. . The presentation theme this year is: “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness” -Acts 28:2. The emphasis this year is on all churches demonstrating “unusual kindnesses” to each… Continue reading Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2020
Educational and spiritual growth opportunities
The Church of the Palms offers several educational opportunities to assist folks in their spiritual journeys. Most in-person events are suspended during the pandemic. Please see the Bridges page for how to connect online. Events are subject to cancellation; please confirm with the church office 623.977.8359. Current Issues & Faith “How to be an Antiracist,”… Continue reading Educational and spiritual growth opportunities
Fellowship Breakfast
Join us on second Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m. for a continental breakfast and discussion series. October 8: Medicare Choices November 12: Wills, Trusts, and Estates December 10: A Christmas Party Be sure to sign up for this event in the narthex or by calling the church office!
Ecumenical & Interreligious Retreat
September 3 – 6, 2019 at Chapel Rock Conference Center in Prescott This year’s retreat will focus on: God’s creation, the evolving universe, and how our traditions instruct us to interact with it. Mysticism, angels, spirits, and their relevance in our individual lives and the lives of our traditions. Interreligious dialogue, understanding, tolerance, and acceptance (brotherhood… Continue reading Ecumenical & Interreligious Retreat
Palms Cinema
The Palms Cinema is open in the summer months. Make sure to check back here for our 2020 screenings. Snacks and drinks are provided.
50th Anniversary celebrations update
Thank you for supporting the fundraising events hosted by the 50th Anniversary Committee. Our events and donations have allowed us to construct the Labyrinths, add the Peace Pole, and have the beautiful lighted cross added to the sanctuary. How blessed we are! The goal of the Committee is not only to celebrate our past, but… Continue reading 50th Anniversary celebrations update
Dining with the Sharks
Saturday, May 25, 11 a.m. (bus departs church at 10:30) Sharks in the desert? You bet! On May 25, 2019 the Board of Worship and Fine Arts will again host Dine with the Sharks at Dillon’s KC BBQ Restaurant next to the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park in Litchfield Park. The Palms’ bus… Continue reading Dining with the Sharks