Mark Wenz Those of us living in retirement communities are inevitably confronted with our own and our friends’ and loved ones’ mortality, which leads us to ponder the mysteries of dying. We all have views on the subject that are grounded in our spiritual convictions, intuition, and life experience, yet when death occurs to someone…
Category: Religion
April 2025, Religion
Passive Faith vs. Active Faith: A Call to Engage
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ You may remember the old “Got Milk?” commercials. They were simple, sometimes funny, and always memorable—highlighting moments when someone desperately needed milk but didn’t have it. The ads weren’t just about the importance of milk; they made people think about how essential it was…
April 2025, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Arthur Fink Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reform Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, please contact Susie at 480-580-1592.
April 2025, Religion
Devorah Hadassah Events
Deb Engle Come join the fun and meet new friends! For information on Hadassah and attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or [email protected]. Exciting news: We will be having our annual Game Day on Wednesday, April 2, at the JCC from 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in attending or helping with…
April 2025, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood held their annual charity event called Games Galore on Feb. 24 in the Oakwood ballroom. More than 150 women attended the luncheon, played games, and won prizes. Contributions were made to local charities such as Neighbors Who Care, the Sun Lakes Fire Department, and many others. Thank…
April 2025, Religion
Israel, Zionism, and Antisemitism
Joni Brown-Walders What can American Jews do to defend themselves against increasing antisemitic hatred and violence? What are the best strategies to fight this phenomenon and to advocate for Israel at this moment in history? Antisemitism and violence against Jews and Jewish organizations has increased enormously in the U.S. and worldwide, particularly after October 7…
April 2025, Religion
The Gift of Music and Worship: Full to the Brim
Reverend Jennifer Lambert “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth” (Psalm 96:1). Music is a vessel that carries us into the presence of God, filling our hearts and souls with grace beyond measure. In this season of Lent and Easter, we are invited to recognize the abundant love…
April 2025, Religion
A Vow of Charity and Kindness
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Recently, I read a very interesting essay titled “An Interview with God.” The author is unknown, but I believe it could have been written by any of us. And here it is: “Come in,” God said. “So, you would like to interview me?” “If you have the time,” I said. God…
April 2025, Religion
SLJC Notice
Murray Siegal The regular monthly Shabbat service for April will be held on April 11 at 7 p.m. The cast of the musical comedy The Family Tree will be honored, along with the Sun Lakes Community Church whose pastor, Rev. Mitch McDonald, will be delivering the sermon. During the service, the congregation will be commemorating…
April 2025, Religion
Pondering a Return to Common Sense
Rev. Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Common sense is best defined as something that is truthful and widely known. Now, I’m not yet 70, though I have lived long enough in this world to have learned from an early age about the birds and the bees. Growing up with six sisters and a…