Sunday, June 3
Church of the Good Shepherd, Albuquerque

Professor Larry L. Rasmussen, teacher, writer and activist, will share his thoughts on the topic “How Do We Hymn the Earth in a Time of Climate Change?” If climate change tugs at how we think about the world and envisage its uncertain future, how ought congregations enter the fray in a helpful way? How do we hymn creation in a tumultuous world? What is our work now?

May 17, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Congregational UCC

The Church of the Palms Social Justice Action Team has begun a conversation on ways we might continue to learn about and engage with the people living in Israel/Palestine.

75 Church of the Palms members attended the fellowship breakfast in March at which Daoud Nassar spoke (founder of the Tent of Nations outside of Bethlehem). 20 members participated in a four-week study group held in the spring of 2017. They would like to continue to build on the interest and support expressed by congregation members to these two events. The team came up with possible ways of continuing our learning and ministry in this part of the world.

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Soon-to-be Rev. Dr. Delle McCormick has received the Robert Duncan Award from Drew University and Theological School 2018 graduating class.

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We hope that attendees at Annual Meeting this past weekend had a chance to stop by and visit Taos UCC's table in the fellowship hall. Here, Rev. Pamela Shepherd shares what's happening with them in the coming weeks:

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Compiled by Holly Herman from your church newsletters - be sure to add Holly and Wende to your mailing list!

The Isac Amaya Foundation has four scholarships available for community college and university students across the state. The scholarships are specifically for students who don’t qualify for financial aid due to their immigration status.

In partnership with the First Church United Church of Christ, the Isac Amaya Foundation will award the Beacon of Hope Scholarship, $2,500 award to a student enrolled in an Arizona university, public or private, in the Fall 2018 semester.

Shadow Rock is hosting a video discussion series on dementia from our friends at Duet on Tuesdays, beginning April 24th. "Finding Meaning and Hope" offers real promise to reduce stress and build resilience for family caregivers.

 In this Issue: Events and Opportunities

* Church Women United * Stand with Immigrants *
* April 14th CIRCO a Benefit for the Ecumenical Community *
 * African American Catholic Community Anniversary *
* Upcoming Events * New Resource for Civil Discourse *

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Casas Adobes UCC and Church of the Painted Hills youth groups get together periodically to do service projects and have fun. 

You are invited to experience “The Heart of Nuba” at the Church of the Palms' April Fellowship Breakfast, Tuesday, April 10, at 8 a.m. This timely and moving film by award-winning director/producer, Kenneth A. Carlson, is presented by Kenneth’s father, Palms’ associate member Rev. Bob Carlson.

United Church of Sun City declares we ALL are precious in God’s sight. John 13:34
states: “I give you a new commandment that you love one another. Just as I have
loved you, you should also love one another.”

We celebrate with Rev. Alberta Wallace as she prepares for graduation in Shawnee, Kansas on May 12.

Monday, April 16, 2018, 6–8:30 p.m.
The Church of the Palms, 14808 Boswell Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85351

This is a discussion of one person’s lifelong journey and the implication of living a life being transgender. Through understanding can come acceptance.

We celebrate with Rincon UCC's Rev. Delle McCormick as she prepares for graduation in Madison, Wisconsin on May 10 after four years of doctoral work