Church News
On Thursday, January 25, Pastor Randy Mayer from The Good Shepherd UCC – Sahuarita hosted members and friends of Casas Adobes – Tucson for a trip to Nogales, MX. The trip brought a van full of visitors to La Casa de la Misericordia, the UCC-supported shelter for asylum seekers run by Sister Lika Macias. A highlight was observing Sister Lika interacting with the children.
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Read MoreThe Missions and Outreach Ministry of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ have organized a collection to benefit MAGGIE’S PLACE and JUSTA CENTER throughout Lent. The first three weeks we will collect for MAGGIE’S PLACE and the second three weeks we will collect for JUSTA CENTER. This draws us toward the resurrection and restoration of our world.
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Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
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On Sunday, February 4th, Dr. Yvonne Delk will be preaching in worship at First Congregational Albuquerque. That afternoon, she will do a presentation and book signing on her new book Afro-Christian Convention: The Fifth Stream of the United Church of Christ. This special event will kick off the church's Black History Month Celebration. They will study the book together this spring.
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Congregational Church of the Valley invites all to a concert of works by two 20th-century masters, each of whom is the most popular composer from his home country: George Enescu of Romania, and Claude Debussy of France. The program will include Enescu's masterpiece, Sonata No. 3 for Violin and Piano (in the Romanian Style), and two of Debussy's most popular pieces, Rêverie and Clair de Lune. This exciting and beautiful concert will be presented by four musicians from the Phoenix Symphony.
Presale tickets may be purchased online for just $30 by clicking here or by calling 480-451-4565. Free admission for students.
Tickets will also be available at the door for $35. The concert is being presented at the Congregational Church of the Valley, 12001 E Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale.
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Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
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The Good Shepherd UCC celebrated the retirement of Rev. Rebecca McElfresh in December, and now welcomes Rev. ellie hutchison.
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Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
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Clara Sims had a successful Ecclesiastical Council on Sunday, December 17 and will be ordained on February 3rd at 2 pm. First Congregational Albuquerque is excited to celebrate Clara’s ministry and have her officially installed as their Associate Minister!
Read MoreThe NM Conference of Churches has received a $1,065,608.00 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help establish The Journey Project, in support of local churches across the state.
The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative to encourage the flourishing of congregations by helping them deepen their relationships with God, enhance their connections with each other, and contribute to the vitality of their communities and the world.
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We collected 349 pairs of men’s, women’s and children’s socks. These were given to ShoeBox Ministry to be handed out to the less fortunate that find themselves living on the streets.
We also adopted 2 families from Maryland School. A total of 7 children, ranging from 2 to 11 years of age. The children each received 5 presents consisting of a pair of new shoes, a new outfit, a toy, a book and a scooter. The 2 year old received a Big Wheel bike. Our 2 families also received a box filled with every day household cleaning items.
Church of Beatitudes wishes everyone a joyful holiday season!
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Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
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Read MoreWhat’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc.
Read MoreWhat’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc.
Read MoreWhat’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc.
Read MoreWhat’s happening at YOUR church? Tell us about it! Just write up an article and submit it to Wende by Thursday at noon to have it included in the following Monday’s Loop.
Holly Herman reads your church newsletters and other materials and compiles the highlights to keep us up-to-date on the amazing work happening at the Southwest Conference churches and beyond. (Thanks, Holly!)
Tag us on Facebook and Instagram so we can share your posts! We’re @swcucc.
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DG UCC is thankful to the UCC’s Pension Boards for sharing a webinar which helped us become connected with the organization Re-volv which helps non-profits and churches install Solar Photovoltaic systems.
Desert Garden UCC has been accepted into the program and looks forward to becoming a more sustainable campus in 2024.
Read MoreShadow Rock United Church of Christ has from the very beginning affirmed the goodness of life and celebrated the creative human spirit. Art, beauty, and a comprehensive view of life is a crucial part of who we are. In this spirit, we move toward closure of our celebration of our 50th Anniversary with the Golden Celebration of Community Art Show & Sale. This art show will feature artists from the Southwest, and many of whom share a connection with Shadow Rock UCC and the Moon Valley area. Also, on the day of the art show, there will be an interactive event for young artists and families to do together the day of the kick off.
This is a great opportunity to share some of the best of who we are with the community we are called to love and serve. The Art Show Team recommends that all of us invite four people to this event. In addition to the grand opening on Nov. 18th, 3-6 pm, we will have the additional days and times for viewing on Nov. 19th, Nov. 26th and Dec. 3, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Bring a friend, go to lunch, appreciate art, and be in good company.
Read MoreSun Lakes United Church of Christ hosted their very first blood drive with the American Red Cross on Thursday, November 2, 2023. Twenty units of blood were collected and for ten of the donors, this was the first time they had ever given blood. The staff of the American Red Cross were very pleased with how busy they were during the 5 hours of the drive.
“Hosting a blood drive coincides with Sun Lakes United Church of Christ’s core values of giving back to the community.” said Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes UCC. “With a simple blood donation, we have the ability to help save the life of someone who could be a co-worker, loved one, or neighbor.”
Several members of the church either donated blood or volunteered at the registration table and the refreshment area, while other members just visited with the donors.
Per the American Red Cross and the members of the church, this was a great experience for all who participated in one way or another. Congratulations on a job well done, Sun Lakes UCC!
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