50 charming ladies dressed in black and white with hats and gloves and 7 dignified waiters (mostly) plus kitchen staff gathered on Sunday afternoon March 24th for a Ladies Black and White Afternoon Tea. Complete with tea, tisane, entertainment, prizes, a harpist, and wonderful food, the event benefited United Church's Treasures 4 Teachers Mission.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 4/6/19
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Read MoreJottings 3/30/19
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Read MoreFor Such a Time as This: A Wellness Series for the Second Half of Life
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.
Read MoreJottings 3/23/19
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Read MoreThe Art of Justice Open Mic and Art Show
Tuesday, March 26 (and every last Tuesday of each month) at First Church UCC Phoenix
Art of Justice is an all ages open mic and art show experience, seeking to express the reality of systematic injustice through visual and performing arts, ultimately promoting activism and direct action.
Read MoreAll About the Heart - save the date
Using poetry, Scripture and story Michael invites us to dig deep to discover our treasure, to listen to the Heart of God and, like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, to live with burning hearts. As we travel on the road of life can we stop from time to time and ask ourselves “did not our hearts burn within us?”
Read More12 Step Centering Prayer Group
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..
Read MoreSocial Services Coordinator
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.
Read MoreAn Extraordinary Evening of Music at Congregational Church of the Valley
Church Jottings 3/16/19
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Read MoreCelebrating the Gifts of Spiritual Journey
Coming together for a special program to reflect on and share how our prayer practice has changed our lives.
Read MoreChurch Jottings 3/9/19
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Read MoreAsh Wednesday events
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!
Read MoreJottings 3/2/19
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Read MoreMemory and Faith Project: Dementia Care and Education – in Sun City
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.
Read MoreInstallation service for Rev. Drew Terry
You are invited to join in celebrating a Service of Installation for Rev. Drew Terry as the Pastor & Teacher for Oro Valley United Church of Christ on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 3 p.m. Reception will follow the service.
1401 E El Conquistador Way, Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Read MoreExciting news regarding The Church of the Red Rocks
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.
Read MoreSinging Under the Dome of Heaven
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
Read MoreSouper Bowl of Caring
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!