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
Category: Mission
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
Grocery Store Exploration Trip
The CARE TEAM is hosting the first Grocery Store Exploration Trip on Thursday, April 20th to Peoria Discount Grocery Store. This is Senior Discount Day (10%). The church bus will provide transportation and a few CARE TEAM volunteers will be along to help you navigate the store/ manage the grocery cart and load your groceries… Continue reading Grocery Store Exploration Trip
Our New Sacred Place: Notes from the Mission and Outreach Team & Social Justice Action Team
A sacred place is defined as a space distinguished from other spaces. The rituals that a people either practice at a place or direct toward it mark its sacredness and differentiate it from other defined spaces. At The Church of The Palms, we have several sacred spaces: Our beautiful Sanctuary, the Memorial Garden, our Chapel,… Continue reading Our New Sacred Place: Notes from the Mission and Outreach Team & Social Justice Action Team
Why Palestine Matters
Save the dates: February 24th, March 3rd, and March 17th Fridays from 1:30 to 3 pm At The Church of the Palms we began our journey of support for Tent of Nations and Palestinian human rights in 2018 after Daoud Nassar, who is a Palestinian Christian farmer, spoke to our church. We have engaged in… Continue reading Why Palestine Matters