The Church of the Palms, UCC, will be dedicating the sculpture Homeless Jesus on Saturday, November 18, at 11 am. The community is welcome to join the unveiling. Created by artist Timothy Schmalz, Homeless Jesus, as a piece of public art at The Church of the Palms, has a vital and moving, though at times… Continue reading Homeless Jesus Unveiled
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We can do a lot of things because…
It’s a busy weekend at The Palms. On Saturday, we are dedicating our newest sculpture, Homeless Jesus. I hope you can join us and our Transitional Conference Minister, Dr. Toni. That dedication will be Saturday, at 11 am at The Palms. On Sunday, we will be honoring the (retired and active) clergy among us. Not too… Continue reading We can do a lot of things because…
God is still creating you.
It is Good – The Story of Creation. In Genesis we are told that God created, and it was good! God created the sun and the moon. But have you noticed? Arizona has some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets that I have ever seen! Trans and non-binary people are like those sunrises and… Continue reading God is still creating you.
Bring-a-Friend Sunday is November 19!
Just think, if each one in our church family brings even one guest, the pews would be overflowing with members and those who may wish to worship with us again at The Palms. The Board of Evangelism encourages everyone to invite their friends and neighbors to come to our inspirational Sunday worship service on November… Continue reading Bring-a-Friend Sunday is November 19!
Halloween is when America is most like Jesus.
Halloween is not a big Sun City thing. But in a way, Halloween is a time when America gets it right. Permit me to explain. The age restrictions of our area tend to curtail trick-or-treating in our town. But we can still learn from it. If we turn the perspective around, Halloween is when America… Continue reading Halloween is when America is most like Jesus.
Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
The Church of the Palms will host a Thanksgiving dinner for the community on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23rd from 11 am to 1 pm. This year will be the 25th time we have hosted the community! You can contribute to this mission project by signing up to donate food, volunteering to help serve food,… Continue reading Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
Pride Parade Sunday!
This Sunday the Phoenix area is celebrating the Pride Parade. The Church of the Palms will be represented literally by a bus load of people (including Pastor Jim) and several others meeting us down at the parade site. The bus will pull out of the parking lot at 6:40 am. Set those alarms, my friends!… Continue reading Pride Parade Sunday!
“Homeless Jesus” sculpture dedication November 18
official press release: SUN CITY, AZ: The Church of the Palms, United Church of Christ, 14808 North Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ announces the unveiling of “Homeless Jesus” – a life-size bronze statue by Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11 am. Schmalz will deliver a presentation on the role of public… Continue reading “Homeless Jesus” sculpture dedication November 18
SAVE A LIFE!
Learn or Review Life Saving Techniques The Worship Team initiated the purchase of an Automated External Defibrillator (ADE) to be placed in the hallway between King Hall and the Sanctuary. In the event that an individual at our church would experience a cardiac event requiring resuscitation, this ADE unit is very user friendly, easy to… Continue reading SAVE A LIFE!
Kindom of God—that’s not a typo!
God’s Extravagant Love connects each of us as “kin” and to each part of the larger Kindom of God. That’s no typo – the Kindom of God – it’s a profound insight. In the 37 times that Jesus describes the reign of God in the Gospels, not once is the kingdom of God like a… Continue reading Kindom of God—that’s not a typo!