I have a bittersweet, love-hate relationship with election years. I am excited, depressed, happy, and disgusted all at the same time! I cherish the right to vote and that others have that right as well. But, I hate the tension within families, friends, and churches. What I like: What I don’t like: As we move… Continue reading I have a confession to make.
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For All the Saints
I’ve been grieving a lot recently. For at least the last couple years, as I have seen my mom slowly decline, I have been grieving. These last few months I have been deeply entrenched in grief. Her situation was clearly not where she wanted to be – she was too dead to be alive and… Continue reading For All the Saints
Property Clean-up Day
Our Men’s group is sponsoring a Property Clean-Up for Thursday, October 19th, starting at 8 am and going until they tire out! If you’d like to help out, (you don’t need any special skills or even be a guy!), come and join us! Contact John Durbin or Pastor Paul for more details.Bring rakes, shovels, gloves,… Continue reading Property Clean-up Day
9 truths and 1 lie about my employment history
What kind of jobs have you labored at during your lifetime? Did you have a favorite one? I’ve done a lot of different jobs in my life. Here’s a list of nine truths about my employment history and one lie. Can you guess which one is the lie? Youth MinisterProfessional Basketball PlayerFactory WorkerSheet Metal FabricatorLawn MowingSubstitute… Continue reading 9 truths and 1 lie about my employment history
In Solidarity: Antiracism Virtual Workshop
Friday, January 14 – Saturday, January 15 Deacon Joan Crawford is providing an online opportunity, “In Solidarity: Antiracism Virtual Workshop” sponsored by the ECC Truth & Reconciliation Commission. A freewill offering based on a sliding scale of $10 to $40 per person is suggested. A portion will be contributed to the ECC and the Arizona… Continue reading In Solidarity: Antiracism Virtual Workshop
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?”
How many colors are in a rainbow?
Rainbows are biblical images reminding us of God’s everlasting love. A friend of mine, “Roy G Biv,” taught me the colors of the rainbow. The Greek epic poet Homer, in a decidedly unpoetic manner, believed that rainbows were made of a single color: purple. During the Renaissance, it was decided that, no, there were four… Continue reading How many colors are in a rainbow?
Ash Wednesday: Live-Streaming Worship
February 17, 11:00 a.m. MST On Ash Wednesday this year we will join our sister congregations — United Church in Sun City, Sun City Christian in Sun City, and Desert Garden in Sun City West — for a LIVE-streaming worship service. To join the worship, go to the Bridges platform here on our website. Click… Continue reading Ash Wednesday: Live-Streaming Worship
Support The Palms through Amazon Smile
Hi, this is the Board of Stewards. As we continue to do our part by staying in and staying safe, here’s a reminder that there is an additional way to support your church: shopping through Amazon Smile. Many of you probably shop through Amazon, and you can continue shopping as normal while raising money for… Continue reading Support The Palms through Amazon Smile
The Stones Cry Out: The Story of the Palestinian Christians
Fellowship Breakfast — February 12, 2019, at 8 a.m. Christians have lived continuously throughout the Middle East for 2000 years. They’re the descendants of those early followers of Christ. Yet few are aware of their continuing existence there. It’s important that people understand the living aspect of Christianity in Palestine. That it’s composed not only of… Continue reading The Stones Cry Out: The Story of the Palestinian Christians