Most of us take a lot for granted, including a permanent address, a place to lay our head at night, a place we call home. But an increasing number of people are homeless across the United States, in Arizona, in Maricopa County and in our own communities. A recent newspaper article reported the number of… Continue reading Homeless Ministry in Sun City and the West Valley
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HART Pantry collecting goal 2018
HART Pantry July/August food items needed: Apple sauce cups or fruit cups Vegetable cups Fruit juice packs like Capri Sun 100% Juice Carnation Instant Breakfast packets Back-to-School Needs List: Backpacks – high school size Calculators Rulers Compass and protractor kits 3-ring binders (1 1\2 inch minimum) Composition books Pens, pencils, colored pencils, sharpeners, erasers Assignment/calendar… Continue reading HART Pantry collecting goal 2018
Underground Railroad Quilt
From The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team: Working together despite differences of opinion and world views has been a hallmark of American history and is certainly true within the United Church of Christ and even right here at Church of the Palms. It is fitting, then, that the beautiful quilt displayed on the… Continue reading Underground Railroad Quilt
Sew what?
Do you sew? If you enjoy using a sewing machine, the Service Project Craft Group would love to have your help. There are several items that those who come to our church use regularly including walker bags, neck cooling wraps, and adult bibs. We have the patterns and material – we need someone to sew… Continue reading Sew what?
Next Steps in Discerning COTP Involvement with the people of Israel/Palestine
The Church of the Palms Social Justice Action Team has begun a conversation on ways we might continue to learn about and engage with the people living in Israel/Palestine. 75 COTP members attended the fellowship breakfast in March at which Daoud Nassar spoke (founder of the Tent of Nations outside of Bethlehem). 20 members participated in a four-week… Continue reading Next Steps in Discerning COTP Involvement with the people of Israel/Palestine
Used Bikes for Hart Pantry
If you have a used bike to donate to the HART (Helping At Risk Teens) Pantry for use by the teens of this great organization, please contact Jan Eckstein or Ruth Langford. Don’t’ worry about the condition of your donation; the bikes are repaired before they are gifted. HART Pantry gets them to our at-risk teens as soon as… Continue reading Used Bikes for Hart Pantry
Social Justice Action Team
Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team has been very active. The team members working on the Immigration/Refugee issue have developed a working relationship with Refugee Focus, a division of Lutheran Social Services. For more than thirty years, this organization has served some of the… Continue reading Social Justice Action Team
Social Justice Team update
Seeking justice through Prayer, Action, Love, Ministry & Support! The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team is a vital ministry in and of our church. The very nature of seeking justice infers advocating on behalf of those individuals and classes of individuals that have been marginalized and oppressed. We keep our eyes, ears, and… Continue reading Social Justice Team update
Why not just call them immigrants?
by Beth Malmgren Member, Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Immigrant; Alien; Illegal Immigrant; Illegal; Refugee; Asylum – we hear these terms everyday through whatever news media we watch or listen to. But, do we understand the meaning? It is my opinion that it is important to know the difference, as “words do matter.” An IMMIGRANT… Continue reading Why not just call them immigrants?
The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Report
Our Social Justice Team has been very active this summer with a number of activities. Following is a statement and prayer written by Michael Curry, our service leader July 16th, and read by members of Shadow Rock and Church of the Palms , pictured below, at the ICE Office, Phoenix on July 17th, 2017. “Here… Continue reading The Church of the Palms Social Justice Team Report