Laura Folkwein has been called as an associate minister at Missoula, MT’s University Congregational Church UCC and will be voted on by the church members on June 30th.  Laura currently leads Small Interest Groups at the church.  She is also very active as a champion for immigrant rights in Montana. Laura was ordained at Good Shepherd where she was staff. 

Patricia StandTal Clarke is offering training in ear acupuncture through the NADA (National Accupuncture Detoxification Association) training program from August 3rd-4th at Shadow Rock.

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Rev. Drew Terry, pastor at Oro Valley UCC, has some exciting news to share: He's been accepted into both the Next Generation Leadership Initiative (NGLI) and Candler early career programs.

What a joyful celebration!

To view the entire photo collection taken by Bill Kaszeta, visit this link.

Holly Herman compiles the weekly Church Jottings from your church newsletters. (Thanks, Holly!) If you’d like a separate article about your news, submit it to Wende here.

Rev. Dr. Patricia StandTal Clarke (Shadow Rock UCC) received her DMin on 21 May 2019 from Claremont School of Theology.

June 2, 2019 at 9:30 a.m.

The Sierra Vista Community United Church of Christ cordially invites the public to "Honor Our Heroes Sunday.”

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Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at First Congregational UCC Prescott, 216 East Gurley, Prescott, AZ 86301

To date, 18 local artists have signed on to exhibit their work during "A Celebration of God's Gift of Art."

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 I love reading everyone's newsletters (usually between 25-30/week) and keeping up with what the SWC churches are doing.  But what are my real reasons for doing this?  I want folks to think as they read this "What a cool idea!  We could do that!"  Or "I wonder if that church could use some help with that project.  It's in keeping with the mission of my church."  Or " I'd love to attend that event/workshop.  Could we maybe bring it to my church?" Or "We do that, too.  I wonder if we could learn how to do it better by consulting each other."    Or. "Is my church in there this week?"  Why do you read it?  –Holly

I opened up my folder to start this week's Jottings and saw that there were 65 documents in there.  I love reading everyone's newsletters (usually between 25-30/week) and keeping up with what the SWC churches are doing.  But what are my real reasons for doing this?  I want folks to think as they read this "What a cool idea!  We could do that!"  Or "I wonder if that church could use some help with that project.  It's in keeping with the mission of my church."  Or " I'd love to attend that event/workshop.  Could we maybe bring it to my church?" Or "We do that, too.  I wonder if we could learn how to do it better by consulting each other."    Or. "Is my church in there this week?"  Why do you read it?  -Holly

Saturday, May 18, 3 PM at Desert Heritage Church, 1020 N. Horne, Mesa AZ 85203

This film shows the crisis we face with global warming alternating with practical things people (conservative and progressive in cities and town and states) are doing to mitigate and prepare for climate change.

Speaker: Jack Harris - Retired Phoenix police Chief and Deputy City Manager

Subject: Immigration and Crime in Arizona

Jack will provide facts that show the true relationship between the two as opposed to statements that have been in the news that do not actually reflect what was and is going on in immigrant communities. 

United Church of Santa Fe hosts this annual fundraiser on the first Sunday each May.

Shadow Rock will be hosting a 5 week Our Whole Lives series for adults in May. Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive, values based, affirming, multi-age human sexuality curriculum… and every one of those adjectives is important! Topics will include values, communication, sexuality & aging, setting boundaries, and exploring gender. 

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