Scottsdale Congregational UCC is inviting members and friends of all ages to a Christmas Ornament Nativity Craft Gathering on Sunday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Following worship, participants will enjoy a pizza lunch and create nativity-themed Christmas ornaments as part of this year’s pageant theme, Around the Tree: How We Pass Our Stories Down from Year to Year.
Church of the Red Rocks' first Near-Death Experiences class, led by Eldon Byland, was well attended! Participants gathered to explore the fascinating world of near-death experiences, scientific studies, and the mysteries of consciousness. Discover the scientific studies of and evidence for Near-Death Experiences (NDE’s). Hear first hand accounts of medical doctors, scientists and patients who have temporarily “crossed over” but through medical intervention were brought back. Learn about the difference between the brain and actual consciousness, and the wonders of a loving universe we all belong to. The next two opportunities are November 17 and 24 at 10:30 am.
From Pathways: The Stories of Christian Saints and Sinners begins January 6, 2026. This course provides an overview of the 2000 plus year history of the Christian church in chronological order and in themes or patterns within the history. Reflective of the trends within the field of Christian history, students will explore Western church history, the history of Christianities, including global perspectives, and the various voices of critical histories regarding social and postcolonial histories. The course seeks to balance the “grand narrative” approach to history with a nuanced approach taking into account the various voices and narratives that come together to create a stronger, broader, and bolder understanding of the Christian faith across time, culture, and space.
First Congregational Albuquerque has a Give/Take Away table, a great opportunity to re-gift things that aren’t to your taste, but that someone else would love. People are welcome to take without bringing anything in return, too. Table items are to be in "gift-giving" condition.
Desert Palm UCC Fall Festival!
Transgender individuals of all identities are welcome to join us for Dusk and Dawn Trans Empowerment: A Bible Study and Mutual Aid Group. Message @dawnanddusktrans on instagram for time and location info.
Lester Atkinson, Audio and Visual Technician at United Church of Sun City, AZ, and a film student at Huntington University, spent the summer last year working on location in Indiana for a movie being made entitled, “Seniors.” Lester was the Sound Utility/Boom Operator for the movie and was also an extra in the movie. Currently, the movie is being shown at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains location and the reviews are outstanding. Congratulations to Lester!
Casas Adobes Congregational is holding a craft fair!
Exciting news: Our friends at Convergence Music Project are offering a FREE bundle of Advent Candlelighting and Advent Songs.