Worship with The Palms

in-person and online

In-person worship services

sanctuary at Church of the Palms UCC Sun City

We hold worship services in our sanctuary every Sunday at 10 am.

In-person COVID protocols (updated October 2023):

It is important for us to make sure everyone is safe and makes the best possible decisions for their own health. Because of the high rate of COVID infection and transmission within our community, we are implementing some new guidelines for all public meetings – this includes Sunday worship, memorial services, and meetings of any groups.

  • If you test positive for COVID, stay home.
  • Masks are strongly urged for all gatherings at The Palms. We have an abundance of masks at the church and will gladly share.
  • If you have a non-COVID cough, even if it is allergies, wear a mask.
  • If you feel more comfortable staying at home, please do so with our blessings.

Thank you for keeping the safety of our community in mind. If you are feeling poorly, stay home, with our blessing. Working together got us through COVID before and it will again.

We’re located at 14808 N Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351.

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Need a ride to worship? Call the church office at 623.977.8359 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday to schedule a ride to the service.

We make video recordings of our worship services available to watch the following Monday morning (see below); you can also find them on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.

Online worship services

March 17, 2024: This is the fifth Sunday in Lent and the Scripture reading is from Jeremiah 31: 31-34. Pastor Jim will be preaching about covenants. What has God written on your heart? What is God still writing on your heart? What was the last promise that you made? Are you good at keeping the covenants that you have made in your life? Bonnie Green is doing the readings today and the Sanctuary choir is singing an anthem. Keyboards are again covered by Elaine Klauser and Jennifer Hoppe.

Click here to view the weekly bulletin

March 10, 2024 Service: The scripture for the Fourth Sunday in Lent is from John 3: 14-21, which includes one of the best known bible verses John 3:16. Pastor Paul will be preaching and asking us how we reflect God’s light to the world. Like the moon reflects the light of the sun, we are to reflect the light of God to the world. Judy Jondahl is doing our readings for today. Special music is provided by Ruthie and Paul Whitlock, in addition to an anthem by the Sanctuary choir. Jennifer Hoppe is at the piano and Pastor Jim is playing the organ for the hymns.

Click here to view the weekly bulletin

Saturday, November 18, 2023: The Church of the Palms dedicates and unveils The Homeless Jesus sculpture created by Timothy P. Schmalz. The sculpture will memorialize the commitment to minister and meet the needs of the unhoused in the community.

Click here to view the Dedicatory Bulletin

Worship themes for March 2024:

March 3: Third Sunday in Lent. Pastor Paul will be preaching and turning over some tables. Read Psalm 19 and John 2:13-22.

March 10: Fourth Sunday in Lent. Read John 3:14-21. God so loved the world. We are to reflect the light of God to the world. Pastor Paul will be preaching.

March 17: Fifth Sunday in Lent. Pastor Jim will be preaching from Jeremiah 31: 31-34. What has God written on your heart? What is God writing on your heart?

March 24: Palm Sunday … The Sanctuary Choir, Musicians, and Narrators will lead us in worship through poetry and songs reflecting on Jesus as our Fount of Every Blessing.

March 28: Maundy Thursday. We will gather at 5:00 p.m. at Desert Garden UCC (18818 N 128th Ave, Sun City West, AZ 85375) and worship with our sister churches.

Easter Sunday, March 31: 8:00 a.m. Worship outside in the fountain patio area. Pastor Jim will be preaching.

Easter Sunday, March 31: 10:00 a.m. Worship in the sanctuary. Pastor Paul will be preaching .