The new art show at Church of the Beatitudes features Mary Boehm's watercolor paintings. Contact media@beatitudeschurch for more information about when to view.
United Church of Santa Fe is collecting 2024 calendars and unused Christmas cards for men at Santa Fe’s State Penitentiary. We all get so many calendars from our favorite nonprofits this time of year and can only use one (if that). Maybe churches can collect and send a bulk package to United???
We hear a lot about giving of our time, talents, and treasure, but some of us may not have a clear picture of what our “time, talent and treasure” might be. Church of the Palms has developed a survey for its members to help discern them. Don’t actually fill out the survey unless you are a member, of course, but look at the questions and see if it triggers some ideas in you that can steer you to a greater sharing of your gifts in your church setting. https://forms.gle/Y5jYABe21JJySp6J7
In celebration of their church’s 80th anniversary, Encanto Community Church is soliciting entries to add a supplement to their already amazing church recipe book! This is church that knows how to gather to eat! It’s also a church that knows how to sell! Their parking lot sale made nearly $6000!
Casas Adobes has a new Assistant Administrator and Digital Content Manager, Jay Deskins. Some of you may know Jay from his previous position with ICS as a liaison to faith communities, or when he was the ministry staff person for the Arizona Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) youth, with whom the Southwest Conference of the UCC had partnered for a time. As well as being experienced with the administrative and communications areas of ministry and non-profit work, Jay is also an ordained pastor in the Christian Church (DOC). Jay's spouse, Kelley Dick, is the Senior Minister of Saguaro Christian Church in Tucson.
It’s not too early to order! Enjoy your favorite beverage in, or gift a friend with, a UCC Mug or Tumbler. Be Careful Who You Hate, Be a Blessing, Be the Church and Climate Hope designs and more are available. Order
Christmas coloring books for folks of all ages from the UCC also available! Order
Arizona Faith Network is helping collect winter coats and jackets for asylum seekers traveling to northern climates. Please, check your closets for jackets or coats you no longer need (men’s, women’s and children’s). Drop off sites are available in Phoenix (55th Ave & Happy Valley Rd, Cave Creek & Greenway, Sweetwater and 30th St), Fountain Hills, Tempe, Gilbert, Chandler, Anthem, and Goodyear. Anyone wishing to donate can contact Anna Keating at annakeating3@cox.net or text/call 602-499-1953. Collections will benefit the IRC Welcome Center and the four church shelters in the greater Phoenix area.
The Southwest Conference of the UCC will be holding an Ecclesiastical Council for First Congregational of Albuquerque’s own Clara Sims on Sunday, December 17, at 3:00 p.m. At that time, the people of the Southwest Conference will receive the recommendation of the Committee on Church and Ministry that Clara be ordained, hear her presentation, and be able to ask her questions about her journey, her theology, and her goals for her ministry. Please plan to attend this important step in Clara's journey toward ordination. You must register in advance to receive the Zoom link for the Council at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/. You can read Clara's ordination portfolio at https://drive.google.com/file/.
The Jazz Concert Series at Beatitudes Church continues next Sunday, Nov 19th. The Ted Goddard 10 Piece Big Band will be playing music arranged by the late Pronce Shell. Concert will be held in the Worship Center and begins at 6pm. A $10 donation is recommened. The Jazz Concert Series is put on by the Beatitudes Arts Council and Jeff and Carol Morse.
