Pastor Steve Foss “Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert” (Isaiah 43:19). The above bible verse perfectly suits First Baptist Church’s (FBCSL) current status. Our Church Leadership Team (CLT) met to discuss the…
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Religion, August 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
The Twilight Shabbat service for August will be held on Aug. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Full services are conducted each month starting in September, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered about SLJC…
Religion, August 2025
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, August 2025
Bible Study—The Book of Numbers
Beth Smith Welcome to “Journey Through the Wilderness: Faith, Rebellion, and Divine Providence in the Book of Numbers,” a journey that reflects our own spiritual walks with its blend of faith, rebellion, and the manifestation of divine providence. The Book of Numbers offers a detailed account of the Israelites’ wanderings. More than a historical account,…
Religion, August 2025
Dreaming
Rabbi Dr. Irwin Wiener As the summer begins to wane, my mind begins to wander toward a new season, and I find myself dreaming. I dream of those days thought to be “fun filled” or “better.” Several years ago, I read a story about a man who owned a horse ranch and had agreed to…
Religion, August 2025
What Ancient Words Can Teach Us Now
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As we head into August, I’ve been thinking about what it means to engage with the teachings of Jesus in a world so different from his own. Over 2,000 years ago, people gathered in small fishing villages. Living under Roman rule, they faced their…
Religion, August 2025
‘Even though I walk …’
Rev. Jennifer Lambert As a second-generation Arizonan, one might think the season of summer is a welcomed season. Nothing could be further from the truth! Summer always feels like a hard season—for me, it’s the relentless heat of late summer. Perhaps, for you, the weather matters less than the hard season of grief, illness, or…