What kind of day is Palm Sunday?

It’s the observance of a tragedy. It’s not a day of simple optimism. We know all about optimism; we’ve tried to be optimistic while the various countries of the world, including our own, position for war. We’ve tried to be optimistic while our government is falling apart and lacks the moral leadership to dig us… Continue reading What kind of day is Palm Sunday?

This week has taken a different direction…

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, as when he comes into our lives as the presence of God, it was a time of rejoicing. If people hadn’t cheered, even the rocks in the street would have cried out! The week soon turned into a different direction. Jesus entered the temple and drove out all who were selling… Continue reading This week has taken a different direction…

Holy Week Events

April 10: Palm Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Sunday in the Sanctuary. Choir presentation. April 14: Maundy Thursday Service, 5:00 p.m. Thursday at United UCC, 11250 N. 107th Ave., Sun City. Joint service with United UCC, Church of the Palms, Desert Garden UCC, and Sun City Christian Church. Communion will be served. April 15: Good Friday Service,… Continue reading Holy Week Events

It is an exciting time for us at The Palms

It is an exciting time for us at The Palms. Before we rush head on into the joyous celebrations of Easter, let’s pause and reflect why we have Easter in the first place. At the Last Supper, Jesus gave us a mandate to love one another. Then washed the feet of the disciples. Soon afterwards,… Continue reading It is an exciting time for us at The Palms

Holy Week and Easter at Church of the Palms

ALL are welcome at these events! April 14: Palm Sunday. Our Sanctuary Choir will share a musical presentation, Reflections on Holy Week. April 18: Maundy Thursday 5:00 p.m. We’ll host a community service that will include our sister churches: United Church UCC and Sun City Christian.  Communion will be served. April 19: Good Friday self-directed labyrinth… Continue reading Holy Week and Easter at Church of the Palms