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From 2015 - 2019 Jazzin' 4 Justice grew into a phenomenal success, with each event drawing more attendees and fostering a deeper connection among those who gathered. The pinnacle of our journey came in 2019 when we welcomed our largest audience yet—600 people—who joined in an unforgettable evening of music, inspiration, fellowship and advocacy.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Tag SWC and Wende on Facebook and Instagram to get our attention so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc and Wende is @yeswende.
Shadow Rock Congregational Church seeks a part-time bookkeeper to oversee financial operations across multiple ministries, including the Church, Preschool, Foundation, and Festival Garden.
Key responsibilities include payroll processing, accounts receivable/payable, donor record management, financial reporting, and support for budgeting and audits.
This role is a great fit for a seasoned accounting professional who is detail-oriented, mission-driven, and eager to contribute their expertise in a collaborative, faith-based nonprofit environment.
Read about duties, requirements, nice-to-haves, etc. HERE.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Tag SWC and Wende on Facebook and Instagram to get our attention so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc and Wende is @yeswende.
The scriptures connect us to our shared history and faith—anchors we need more than ever in this moment. Join Pastor Sarah (aka @disorganized.religion) and Church of the Good Shepherd UCC to read the entire Bible in one year!
The Rev. Dr. Randi Walker put together a fabulous schedule that begins with the "good stuff" (the Gospels) and continues into the prophets and beyond. The goal is to not get stuck in Numbers or Deuteronomy, as so many of us have in the past.
You can subscribe to their email newsletter and join in the conversation here.
The goal is to complete our first reading (the Gospel of Mark) by September 14, 2025. If you're just hearing about this now - don't worry! You’re welcome to jump in any time! See the schedule below to know what we're reading.
We’ll also be hosting optional gatherings on Zoom on the first Sunday of every month to discuss what we’ve read. If you'd like us to assign you a conversation partner to discuss the text with more frequently, you can also sign up at the link below. The link also includes the Zoom link for our regular meetings and the complete schedule of readings.
Click here for the Reading Schedule, Meeting Link and Conversation Partner Sign-Up
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Tag SWC and Wende on Facebook and Instagram to get our attention so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc and Wende is @yeswende.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Tag SWC and Wende on Facebook and Instagram to get our attention so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc and Wende is @yeswende.
Doing Grief Community Healing Project at First Church Invites you to Community Art Share
Sunday, August 24 at noon - First Church - 1407 N 2nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85004
There are many ways to tell our stories of grieving and healing. The arts are one such path to share the grief we suffer and the ways we transform it. Art Share is usually celebrated in a small group where each participant brings a work of art that provides healing for them.
The Community Art Share event includes a potluck meal and the opportunity to experience healing through the arts shared by others - as community members offer expressions of visual art, music, photography, poetry, storytelling, dance, the written word, and more.
We will sing together, create a collaborative work of art, and engage in a simple folk dance that speaks of the healing power of belonging in community with others. Each artistic offering tells a story about a passage or transformation that provides a sense of wholeness and healing for those who share it.
RSVPs to attend are kindly appreciated: email Connect@DoingGrief.org.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
What’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Tag SWC and Wende on Facebook and Instagram to get our attention so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc and Wende is @yeswende.