Pray-Ground Forum
September 17, 2026, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
First Light Fellowship, 4111 W Innovative Dr, #108, Anthem, AZ 85086
Hosted by Woven — Weaving Children into the Life of Worship
What if children didn't have to leave the sanctuary to belong in it? Join presenter Rev. Andrea Roske-Metcalfe at First Light Fellowship in Anthem, AZ for a full-day forum on pray-grounds — intentional, in-sanctuary spaces that make room for children to worship alongside the whole congregation.
Hear stories from real churches. Reimagine radical hospitality. Go home with something you can actually use.
$75/person; use code EARLYBIRD by 8/1 for $20 off
Registration closes 8/15.
Register here.
Read MoreThe worship services at Annual Meeting will be live streamed so anyone in the Southwest Conference and beyond can worship with us!
You can watch the live stream on The Good Shepherd UCC’s Facebook page.
Friday, April 24 at 9 am Arizona / 10 am New Mexico & El Paso
Saturday, April 25 at 9 am Arizona / 10 am New Mexico & El Paso
Link: https://www.facebook.com/thegoodshepherdsahuarita/
Read MoreThere’s a brand-new way to engage with the General Synod of the United Church of Christ later this month without traveling to Indianapolis.
General Synod @Home is a collection of worship and faith formation resources available for local churches to use on July 2, the Sunday that General Synod holds community worship in Indianapolis. They include liturgical elements, the communion liturgy, faith formation resources and a video sermon and text.
Read MoreGeneral Synod 33 wrapped up yesterday! Here you’ll find links to news items from the week.
Read MoreMeet the worship leaders!
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