Pastor Steve Foss There is a cave in Canaan where the patriarchs of Judaism and Muslim heritage are buried. The bodies of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, and Leah are all buried there. It is located in Machpelah (present-day Hebron), which is due south of Jerusalem and on the west side of the west bank,…
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Religion, June 2025
Devorah Hadassah Events for June 2025
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 ebarshalom.eb@gmail.com. The second Wednesday of each month is our book group, called Literary Ladies, on Zoom at 1:30 p.m. The next book we will be discussing on Zoom is Kantika, by Elizabeth…
June 2025, Religion
Don’t Just Talk About It—Live It
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ June is a month full of life. The days get longer. School lets out. Families gather for cookouts and road trips. We celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month, both reminders of the long journey toward freedom and dignity. Even if the world sometimes tells us…
Religion, June 2025
What Life Is All About
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Another winter has passed. Summer is fast approaching. Perhaps now is the time for all that has transpired to be reviewed as we reconcile the past with the present and as we anticipate the future. The experiences for the last six months are recorded for all to see. However, it is…
June 2025, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reform Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, please contact Susie at 480-580-1592.
Religion, June 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The regular monthly Shabbat service for June will be held on June 13 at 7 p.m. In addition to the regular Shabbat service, there will be a healing service included. Full services are conducted each month starting in November, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at…
Religion, June 2025
Embracing the Spirit Of Service
Volunteering for the church is an enriching and fulfilling experience that allows you to serve your community, deepen your faith, and grow personally and spiritually. Churches rely on the dedication and goodwill of volunteers to carry out their mission, provide essential services, and foster a sense of belonging among their congregants. Ways to Volunteer for…
Religion, June 2025
The Resurrection Principle
Mark Wenz “They say the darkest hour is right before the dawn.” —Bob Dylan, “Meet Me in the Morning” “To be a traveler on this earth, you must know how to die and come to life again.” —Goethe Do you trust that you have the power to transform that which seems hopeless into something hopeful…