“Who starts a new ministry right in the middle of a pandemic?” That was Pastor Jim’s question/statement to us at the shower trailer dedication. The answer is, “We do!” We are called to be about ministry despite the pandemic, right in the middle of pandemic, because of the pandemic. Like the proverbial phoenix rising from the… Continue reading Who starts a new ministry right in the middle of a pandemic?
Category: Mission
The Palms’ shower ministry is named ‘FEET-N-MORE’
By Max Klinkenborg A seven-member shower trailer committee has been meeting weekly for the last two months to establish protocols for use of the trailer, decide on the “wrapping” for the trailer, to pick a name for the shower ministry, and much more. The name comes from the Biblical story of Jesus taking on the… Continue reading The Palms’ shower ministry is named ‘FEET-N-MORE’
Kairos Call to Action: The Fierce Urgency of Now
The Kairos Call to Action recently issued by the United Church of Christ’s Council for Climate Justice builds on what Martin Luther King, Jr. called “the fierce urgency of now,” and an understanding of Kairos time as time that is ripe, pregnant, and urgent time. The call to action urges congregations to begin a decade… Continue reading Kairos Call to Action: The Fierce Urgency of Now
I-HELP Needs Overnight Volunteer Monitors
Are you a night owl or a morning dove? Here is an Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-HELP) late-night or early-morning volunteer opportunity for you: I-HELP needs overnight monitors. Volunteer time-slots are 10:00 p.m.-3:00 a.m. or 3:00-7:00 am. The I-HELP guests are usually weary and sleep soundly during these hours. Usually, there are 12 guests.… Continue reading I-HELP Needs Overnight Volunteer Monitors
Provide Meals for Our I-Help Guests in December
Please contact Laurie Cathey at spkplg1941@hotmail.com or at 623.238.3826 or if you can provide meals for any of the following dates: Dinner:December 7, 11, 21, and Christmas Dinner on the 25th Breakfast:December 1, 5, 8, 12, 22, and 26 Packed Lunch:December 8 and 15
Women’s Clothing Donations Needed
Each day, women leave Perryville Prison after having served their time, often without clothes to reenter society. There is an urgent need for clothing of all sizes: shorts, pants, tops, and business attire for job interviews. No undergarments, sleepwear or shoes, please. Donations can be boxed or bagged (no hangers).
HART Pantry Christmas Drive 2020
Can you be one of Santa’s little elves and help us make this a wonderful Christmas for our At-Risk Teens? Our wish list of items: Hooded sweatshirts (adult sizes S, M, L, XL or XXL) Throw blankets (no larger than twin size) Face masks Small (2 oz.) hand sanitizers Target and Walmart gift cards in… Continue reading HART Pantry Christmas Drive 2020
The Shower Trailer is Here; Now What?
by Max Klinkenborg The shower trailer arrived at Church of the Palms on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, after a 1,534-mile trip from Elkhart, Indiana, where it was manufactured. It came with a notebook full of instructions and manuals for the air conditioner, water heater, controls, etc. To provide the electrical power for the trailer, we… Continue reading The Shower Trailer is Here; Now What?
Thanksgiving: Not Just a Meal
As was announced earlier, it has been decided for safety reasons that 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 activity can still be met. The goals of The Annual Joyce Spaulding Memorial Thanksgiving Feast:• Opportunity for ministry•… Continue reading Thanksgiving: Not Just a Meal
Dysart Community Center School Supplies Needed
The Palms’ Social Justice Action Team is running a “School Supplies Drive” November 1–15 for kids at the Dysart Community Center. There’s a drop-off box in the narthex for these suggested items. Thank you! • #2 pencils• Extra erasers• Pens (blue or black)• Box of crayons• Box of markers or colored pencils• Glue sticks• 1/2 inch… Continue reading Dysart Community Center School Supplies Needed