Category: Other News

19th Annual Interfaith Conference

Registration is now open for “Lessons in Decolonization” The Church of the Palms will host its 19th Annual Interfaith Conference onsite this November 4 & 5 during National Native American Heritage month. Consistent with our church’s mission statement of love of God, justice, and extravagant welcome, this is an interfaith opportunity to bridge connections to… Continue reading 19th Annual Interfaith Conference

Meet Joy!

We are pleased to announce that we have hired Annette (Joy) Sheridan as our new Office Assistant. Yes, she would like to be called Joy. Her name matches her personality and we are excited to welcome her aboard. Joy’s previous experience includes her 15+ years as a Senior Administrative Assistant and Client Relations Support. She… Continue reading Meet Joy!

Memory Pillows by our Service Project Craft Group

“Memory Pillows” is an ongoing service that our group offers. Carol Reynolds, our Group Leader, makes Memory Pillows for anyone that has lost a loved one and would like a keepsake to remember them by. Beyond a visual reminder, it’s also something to hug and hold. Carol fashions these pillows from a special shirt or… Continue reading Memory Pillows by our Service Project Craft Group

Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Project

By Jeff Scruggs, Project Coordinator The Board of Stewards has some exciting news. There have been plans in the making for several years now but COVID and life got in the way. I am happy to announce that it is finally happening. The “Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial” project is coming soon. The outside wall of… Continue reading Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Project

Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part I of II “Why Shy and Silent About Domestic Violence?”

(This series is about adult with adult relationships) by Kay Klinkenborg  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  A topic we seldom write about in our religious or spiritual articles.  I was about 40 years old, married to an ordained minister and the first time in my life I heard a sermon from the pulpit on domestic… Continue reading Missing Sermons and Lessons: Part I of II “Why Shy and Silent About Domestic Violence?”

Can spirituality or religion decrease or even prevent depression?

by Kay Klinkenborg, Church of the Palms UCC; Spiritual Director; Retired: RN, LMFT, Clinical Member AAMFT A burst of joy went off inside me as I read of research by Dr. Lisa Miller, PhD that has clinical documentation revealing depression is avoided and certainly significantly reduced in persons that recorded a high connection to religion… Continue reading Can spirituality or religion decrease or even prevent depression?

Voting on a revised Constitution & Bylaws

Members of the Church of the Palms UCC will be voting on a revised Constitution and Bylaws (CaB) in the coming days. Voting begins on Monday, September 20 at THIS LINK, by telephone 623-748-3574, or in-person following worship next Sunday, September 26. The remaining opportunities for Q&A with the Constitution and Bylaws Task Force via… Continue reading Voting on a revised Constitution & Bylaws