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!

Sundays at 4 p.m., March 10 through April 14 at Desert Palm UCC, 1230 E Guadalupe Road, Tempe

Desert Palm is offering a Lenten Series of five sessions related to becoming a WISE congregation (Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive and Engaged). These workshops will be designed to provide education, resources and personal stories about mental health and mental illness. Following the presentation, there will be a light supper and table discussions.

Sunday March 3, 6:33 p.m. at Beyond Autism School Assembly Hall, 555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix.

What is your first tattoo? For all those who love to ink, join in sharing stories of your first tattoo at this open mic event.

Rev. Mike Lonergan was installed as Pastor of Church of the Painted Hills UCC on Sunday, February 3.

Thanks to Kathleen Reeve for the photos!

Holly Herman compiles the Church Jottings from your church newsletters.

Friday, March 1 at First Church UCC Phoenix, 6:30 p.m.

First Church UCC Phoenix invites all conference youth for karaoke and other fun activities plus snacks galore!

Encanto Community Church celebrated their 75th anniversary on January 27! Check out the photos from their newsletter.

Rev. Derrick Elliott was installed as Pastor and Teacher of Desert Heritage Church UCC-DOC on Sunday, February 10.

The Goshen College Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra will be performing a program "All of Us: A Song of Gratitude" at 7:30 PM on Monday, February 25 in the First Congregational UCC Albuquerque sanctuary as a part of their 2019 Southwest tour. First Congregational is partnering with neighbors up the street, the Albuquerque Mennonite Church, to sponsor this performance.