in-person and online
In-person worship services
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
April 14, 2024: The scripture for the third Sunday of Easter is from Acts 4: 8-12. Pastor Paul is telling us to get out our road map and asking if all roads lead to God. How is your life demonstrating the light you have received? Judy Jondahl is the liturgist today and Doris Gott is providing special music with her flute, accompanied by Jennifer Hoppe. Rev Phil Ladd will present the Social Justice Champion Award for 2023 to Nancy Mueller.
Click here to view the weekly bulletin
April 7, 2024: This is the second Sunday of Easter. The scripture is from the Gospel of John, chapter 20, verses 19-31. Pastor Paul is preaching and explaining how, through our scars, we can become healing agents of God. Everyone has scars. Some are physical, while others are emotional, and still others are spiritual. How can you use your scars to bring healing for those around you? Be prepared to participate in Holy Communion during today’s service. Deb Bontadelli is the liturgist and musical talents are shared by Elaine Klauser, Jennifer Hoppe, and the Sanctuary Choir.
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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 April 2024:
April 7th:
Read John 20:19-31. Pastor Paul will be preaching. Through our scars we can become healing agents of God.
April 14th:
Pastor Paul will be preaching. Get out your road maps, and read Acts 4:5-12. Do all roads lead to God?
April 21st:
Creation Justice will be coordinating this service in celebration of Earth Day.
April 28th:
How wide is the mercy of God? How wide is wide? Pastor Paul will be stretching our hearts to be like God’s heart. Read Acts 8:26-40.