As part of their ongoing commitment to racial justice, Church of the Good Shepherd has begun a three-part cultural humility training series focused on building vocabulary, developing active listening skills, and strengthening cross-cultural competency for racial justice. This workshop series is led by Tonya Covington, Executive Director of Peacemakers Consulting.
Desert Heritage Church is holding "A Night Out" fundraiser on Friday, November 20. Socializing, appetizers, dinner, dessert, and a raffle!
Shepherd of the Hills UCC will host Morning of Mindfulness: Pathways of Recovery on Saturday, Nov. 7. Led by Dharma teacher, jazz musician, and author Peter Kuhn, the gathering will feature meditation, music, reflection, and conversation centered on finding harmony amid life's challenges. Presented in partnership with Desert Cactus Sangha, the event welcomes both experienced practitioners and those curious about mindfulness, contemplative practice, and spiritual growth. Participants are encouraged to invite friends and explore this opportunity for renewal and interfaith connection.
Rev. Clara Sims invites all to the New Mexico Interfaith Power and Light Annual Fall Gathering on Sunday, October 25th from 5:30-8pm. This year it is called: The River Lives in Us: Carrying Forward our Calling with Creation. The evening will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, where we will walk a labyrinth, participate in ritual and song, share a meal, and present about past year of work and growth. If you plan to join, please RSVP here.
Start November off by helping the American Red Cross save lives! First Church Phoenix will host a blood drive on November 1st. By donating blood, you can help patients of all ages, including accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those battling cancer. Sign up to donate blood here.
Casas Adobes Congregational will help with one of Tucson Presidio Museum's monthly educational field trips for a local 4th grade class as a hands-on way to get to know the region and support local education.
Don’t miss this month’s UCC Love of Children newsletter! There are opportunities to join 2027 cohorts, give feedback about church children's programs, photo booth resources, upcoming webinars, Children's Sabbath Sunday resources, and more!
If you are interested in witnessing Climate Hope Affiliates in action while learning more about the scale and growth of AI’s electricity demand, water use, and carbon emissions, join the next Climate Hope Affiliates national webinar. The guest speaker will be Alex de Vries, a leading researcher on the environmental impact of AI who has been interviewed and quoted by a range of media outlets including The New York Times, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, and The New Yorker.
On Wednesday, November 11, at 11:00 am MST, Margaret Atwood will join Sojourners president Adam Russell Taylor for a live conversation, How Stories Shape Justice Movements. Registration is free, but space for this live online conversation is limited. We expect seats to fill quickly, so we encourage you to register soon. You can also help shape the conversation. Is there something you have always wanted to ask Margaret Atwood? When you register, you’ll have an opportunity to submit a question for consideration during the live Q&A.
Read the October issue of Pension Boards’ newsletter, Gateway.