“Radical Inclusion through the Arts” series kicks off in late October 

Honoring the role art and spirit play through music, poetry, literature, dance and more, Desert Palm United Church of Christ’s “Radical Inclusion through the Arts” featured artist series is designed to foster growth to those embracing their spiritual journey.   

As part of its mission, DPUCC offers a variety of creative arts to educate, heal, unite, inspire, and bring the gospel alive in the hearts of our congregation and the community at large.  “We worship the Creator and, in many ways, we are co-creators who can celebrate the artistic talents that help us enrich each other’s lives,” says Rev. Dr. Tom Martinez, Senior Minister at Desert Palm. 

In the first of this special monthly series, Marc Gaston, Desert Palm’s newly commissioned Minister of Music and the Arts, will share his own personal story as it relates to his love of the arts (including music), followed by shared music and a communal dinner in Desert Palm’s Mission Hall.   

Desert Palm UCC’s newly Commissioned Minister of Music and the Arts, Marc Gaston, is a nominee/one of the finalists for the Mayor's 2023 Arts Awards (October 12th at 6PM at the Phoenix Center of the Arts) in the Community Innovator category.

Marc was the first person commissioned by a local congregation after the SW Conference  delegated that power to the local church! 

He’s also the Artistic/Executive Director of the Phoenix Gay Men's Chorus.

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