We’d like to tell you the story of the Penny Magic Jar in the narthex. It’s been there for over 20 years. One of our church members, back in the late 1990s, had been carrying around loose change (pennies at that time) in his pocket that he wanted to get rid of. So, he put… Continue reading Penny Magic Jar
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Easily dispose of your old electronics
AZStRUT’s electronics recycling is back! If you have electronics around the house that are no longer being used, bring them to Shadow Rock UCC, January 7–9 – or – to Church of the Palms no later than 1 pm on January 7 Besides being diverted from our landfills, they will be disassembled and repaired for… Continue reading Easily dispose of your old electronics
Do you go to church or are you the church?
Do you go to church or are you the church? Do you approach church with a consumer or missional point of view? As we approach the pinnacle of this holy season, for what are you looking in your proverbial church stocking? Some Christmas elves are interested in a consumer church. Their attitude views church as… Continue reading Do you go to church or are you the church?
Help HART Pantry
HART Pantry is having trouble purchasing needed food items. The quantities they need are often restricted. If you are thinking of a cash donation, consider buying the non-perishable food items if it is convenient to do so. Some of the items are: juice boxes canned pasta dinners tuna or chicken lunch packs pudding or fruit… Continue reading Help HART Pantry
I-HELP & King Hall: In the room where it happens
By Nancy Mueller The Church of the Palms has been an integral part of Interfaith Homeless Emergency Shelter (I-HELP) of the northwest valley since it began in October 2019, usually hosting every Monday night. I-HELP is administered by Lutheran Social Services who interviews, selects, and provides case management for those who have lost safe and… Continue reading I-HELP & King Hall: In the room where it happens
Thanksgiving (just not a meal)
For safety reasons, The Church of the Palms will not serve a meal this year for Thanksgiving. However, we do feel that some of the goals of the Annual Joyce Spaulding Memorial Thanksgiving Feast can still be met: Opportunity for ministry Provide extravagant welcome Remember Joyce and Roy Spaulding Have fun As an opportunity for… Continue reading Thanksgiving (just not a meal)
A challenge: Reducing our household’s carbon footprint
By Beth Moore, Creation Justice Task Force I last wrote in April of this year about the work Church of the Palms has embarked on to care for God’s creation by reducing our “carbon footprint” — the amount of CO2 we put into the environment. We began the work of reducing our carbon footprint by… Continue reading A challenge: Reducing our household’s carbon footprint
Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part II
A: When Domestic Violence Is Revealed—DOs and DON’Ts B: Elder Abuse: Be Informed and Resources by Kay Klinkenborg A: WHEN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IS REVEALED…DO’S AND DON’Ts There are some key truths and safety strategies to know when a situation of domestic violence (DV) is revealed; safety for the victim and you. TRUTHS: Victims suffer multiple… Continue reading Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part II
To Tell the Truth
It’s More Than Just a Game Show by Rev. Dave Klingensmith, Church of the Palms UCC I have always enjoyed the game show “To Tell the Truth.” I’ve seen it through several different versions, even was at a taping in NYC once. It has always been fun for me to try to decide, along with… Continue reading To Tell the Truth
HELP! Arouet Foundation in Urgent Need of Starter Kit Donations
Group aims to provide hygiene kit, essentials to 160 women exiting prison on October 1 HELP! 160 women will be released from Perryville Prison on Friday, October 1. Usually, there are 20-30 women released in one month! Arouet Foundation will try to provide Starter Kits for as many of these women as possible. So if… Continue reading HELP! Arouet Foundation in Urgent Need of Starter Kit Donations