Seat belt covers, baby blankets, shawls, adult bibs, children’s quilts, walker bags, aprons with a butterfly on the bib, and lap size afghans/quilts. These are just some of the items on our tables in King Hall. ‘Twiddle Mitts’ for those with dementia to keep their hands busy, are still a popular item. Our inventory changes… Continue reading Service Project Craft Group update
Category: Mission
I-HELP: Church of the Palms Provides Relief to the Homeless
Over a year ago our Social Justice Action Team was exploring ways to address the growing homeless population in our corner of Maricopa County. We learned of a program that was being used in Avondale and four of our members went to see the program in action at the First Baptist Church. The program was… Continue reading I-HELP: Church of the Palms Provides Relief to the Homeless
The Palms is ready for the launch of I-HELP Northwest Valley
A 20-member I-HELP committee at Church of the Palms has been working hard for the last two months to get ready for the October launch of I-HELP Northwest Valley. I-HELP (Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program), a program of Lutheran Social Services, is designed to help the growing numbers of working people who have lost access… Continue reading The Palms is ready for the launch of I-HELP Northwest Valley
Contributions for asylum seekers
The Social Justice team has found a new group helping asylum seekers, so we can once again accept contributions. We will be working with Lutheran Family Services through the Glendale Mission and Ministry Center, under the auspices of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). They can accept over 200 asylum seekers per week. As before,… Continue reading Contributions for asylum seekers
Criminal Justice / Prison Reform
For I was hungry and you gave me food… I was in prison and you visited me . . . truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of My family, you did it to Me. Matthew 25:36 One of the issues being addressed… Continue reading Criminal Justice / Prison Reform
Back-to-school is sooner than you think!
Our service to the homeless high school teens served by Hart Pantry dedicates July to gathering school supplies for back-to-school. Here’s the list being assembled: backpacks 3-ring binders filler paper (college ruled) subject dividers 2-pocket folders composition books calculators geometry kits (protractor, compass, ruler) highlighters erasers glue sticks planner index cards The collection deadline is… Continue reading Back-to-school is sooner than you think!
Yes, It Takes a Village
One cannot miss hearing about the U.S. immigration problems—especially in Arizona—as information is on every news medium daily. Who are these immigrants? Why are they here? What is our responsibility for them? Members of our Social Justice Team (SJT) have been involved in working with asylum seekers (asylees) at the Revolution Church in Tolleson. The… Continue reading Yes, It Takes a Village
Letter of gratitude from HART Pantry
I wish to express my gratitude to your committee and your church for the 36 graduation gift cards you provided. They have been delivered to the schools and will be presented to the respective students at the time of their graduations. Church of the Palms continues to step up and support our at-risk and homeless… Continue reading Letter of gratitude from HART Pantry
Community labyrinths
Visit our labyrinths – they’re open to all. Come and walk, pray, reflect, and return to the world, different. We have created two labyrinths, recognizing the diversity that is embedded in our church and community. One is long, and one is short; please make use of both. The longer one will follow the traditional meandering… Continue reading Community labyrinths
Thank You for Being the Church: Benefits of a Rummage Sale
Church of the Palms lives its mission statement: “Sharing God’s Unconditional Love, Justice and Extravagant Welcome.” This is evident in many ways, but no more so then in the Rummage Sale. What are the benefits of all that hard work and who really benefits from a Church of the Palms Rummage Sale? Here are some… Continue reading Thank You for Being the Church: Benefits of a Rummage Sale