Desert Palm will observe its 40th anniversary on Sunday, May 19th with a celebratory service at 9:00 a.m. followed by a potluck brunch. All our welcome to join us as we reminisce, laugh and remember the fellowship that has graced Desert Palm for 40 years.

Invitation from Encanto Community Church, 2710 N. 7th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85007-1124

Join us for four Fridays in April and May at 8 p.m. for a different movie screened each week outdoors on our lovely front lawn.

We'll supply the popcorn and cold beverages, but if you’re planning to be hungry for some other delicacies, you will want to visit the food truck(s) we have invited.

Sunday, May 19 at 6 p.m. in Nelson Hall

A rare appearance by Boneyard Band featuring Carole Pellat, guitar; Dom Moio, drums; Todd Johnson, bass; and Joe Garcia, congas.

Tap your toes over light refreshments while enjoying the latest art installation along the west wall of Nelson Hall. It's an evening of jazz brought to you by the Arts Council at Beatitudes.

Holly Herman compiles the Church Jottings from your church newsletters.

Holly Herman compiles the Church Jottings from your church newsletters.

At First Congregational Church of Flagstaff on Saturday afternoons, 2–4 p.m. beginning in February. All are welcome!

This series will address some of the questions that arise when we or loved ones move into and through the second half of life.

Led by specialists on various topics, we’ll learn about ways to

• identify the challenges, questions, and options we have,

• embrace the opportunities that present themselves and

• develop meaningful conversations with family, friends, professionals on several topics that face us as we get older.

It is a series, but you may attend one or several or all. There is no charge, except for the final session when the American Red Cross will offer CPR Training.

Holly Herman compiles the Church Jottings from your church newsletters.

For those practicing a 12 Step program, the simple yet powerful method of Centering Prayer, when used as an 11th Step practice, opens one to a deeper spiritual awakening and prepares us to receive the gifts of God’s presence..

First Congregational UCC in Albuquerque has announced that they are ready to hire the Social Services Coordinator to respond to the needs of those who come by their church seeking assistance! They’re partnering with seven other churches.

Holly Herman compiles the Church Jottings from your church newsletters.

Holly Herman compiles the Church Jottings from your church newsletters.

Conference churches that are holding Ash Wednesday events (services, “ashes to go” etc) will be listed here.

If your church isn’t listed, please email the information to Wende at wgonzales@uccswc.org or fill out this form. Thanks!

Holly Herman compiles the Church Jottings from your church newsletters.

The Church of the Palms and United Church of Sun City are pleased to participate in the Dementia Care and Education Memory and Faith Project, an educational project designed to provide education and resources to churches across Arizona. The program is being offered in churches with the goal being to mobilize and educate faith communities, increasing awareness and understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and supporting those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.

First, we have named our facility – Hope House of Sedona.  We are quite excited that our new mission has this meaningful name: offering Hope to those in Sedona who truly need it.  Extending the reach of Christ has taken on new form and meaning for our church.

Rev. Talitha Arnold joins Fr. John Bethancourt in a presentation on the integration of sacred music, sacred spaced, and sacred story in preparation for the Desert Chorale’s special concert of Russian and Eastern European sacred chant

United Church of Sun City squared off against the Church of the Palms as congregants readily engaged in the fun competition and once the competition was over, the United Church of Sun City won the sought-after Silver Ladle. 

However, the real winner was the Valley View Food Bank, recipient of the soup that was raised. Between the two churches over 6,600 cans and packages of soup was donated!