Mission – The Church of the Palms UCC

Annual community Thanksgiving meal

Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28thbeginning at 11:00 am 3 reasons that we host this community Thanksgiving meal every year: Last year, we accomplished the first goal by serving 137 plates of food. This would not have been possible without the many volunteers who provided food and gave their time to set up, serve, and clean… Continue reading Annual community Thanksgiving meal

LGBTQ+ Ministry

“Hope will never be silent.” – Harvey Milk The LBGTQ+ Ministry Team had an impactful and groundbreaking 2023! Highlights include the Rainbows Festival with Pride Phoenix, the Pride Parade, Open and Affirming Sunday Service, and Transgender Remembrance Day. The team was also able to establish strong connections within the community to successfully position us for… Continue reading LGBTQ+ Ministry

Meet some of our IHELP volunteers

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

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

Dysart Community Center Update

Dysart’s summer camps are underway with 150 children in El Mirage and 75 in Surprise. They’re attending free of charge thanks to a state of Arizona grant from the governor’s office. The center appreciates the snacks and grocery items that church members have given to the center for the camp attendees. Thanks for your continued… Continue reading Dysart Community Center Update

Church of the Palms Social Justice Champion for 2022: Beth Moore

The Volunteer Engagement Committee working with Social Justice Leadership Team has selected Beth Moore for the 2022 Social Justice Champion Award. Beth attributes much of her social activism to her upbringing in the Methodist tradition where John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, worked among the marginalized coal miners of Great Britain in the early 1700s.… Continue reading Church of the Palms Social Justice Champion for 2022: Beth Moore

Pen Pal meeting

Would you like to be God’s heart and hands right from your own home (even in another state)? Consider becoming a Pen Pal for a woman at Perryville Women’s Prison. You can write a note or use email to give an encouraging word of faith and hope. Some of these women do not receive family… Continue reading Pen Pal meeting

Clothing Drive

Every two months, members of The Church of the Palms are asked to donate non-monetary gifts to different groups we support. During May and June, children at Dysart Community Center are the designated recipients of our gifts. This year DCC is requesting underwear (no socks needed) and stretchy shorts for boys and girls sizes 4-12.… Continue reading Clothing Drive