Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There is an interesting tale that comes to mind when I think of the two holidays approaching: Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Given all that has transpired in our country and around the world, perhaps it is fitting that we consider it even more, especially since it is designed to express our…
Category: Religion
November 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.
Religion, November 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Shabbat service will be held on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. The good work of the Jewish War Veterans will be recognized at that service. 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, November 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood News
Esther Spear The next meeting of the Sun Lake Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Nov. 20, in the Chapel House at 1 p.m. The speaker will be Jody Crago, the director of the Chandler Museum. The presentation will be about Dorothea Lange, the photojournalist known for her iconic images taken during the…
November 2025, Religion
Pondering Our Modern Madness …
Rev. Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes It is obvious to most observers that our society is clearly divided. And it all centers around two dominant worldviews: secularism and theism. The first rejects the notion of a creator God, while the second embraces such. The evidence for this is found in governmental legislation, enforcement…
Religion, November 2025
Gratitude in a World of Contradictions
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Thanksgiving is often pictured as a table heavy with food, laughter in the air, and family gathered in peace. It is a season to name blessings and give thanks for life’s bounty. Yet, as a pastor, I feel the tension between this image and…
Religion, November 2025
Unity Church of Sun Lakes
Julia Norton Nov. 9: Bring a Bear to Church. Unity Church of Sun Lakes is collecting new stuffed bears for the police and fire department to give to children in trauma situations. Nov. 5 and 26 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Sheila Taylor will be facilitating the Metaphysical Group in the Mirror Room at Sun…
Religion, November 2025
Seven Signs God Is with You
Mark Wenz How do we know that God is with us? According to Paramhansa Yogananda, one of the best known and most beloved of all Indian spiritual teachers who came to the West, there are seven signs that signal divine connection: • You feel a deep inner peace, even when life is chaotic. If a…
Religion, November 2025
Risen Savior’s Service of Remembrance December 1
Join us on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the south building sanctuary for prayers, music, and a message of hope. If you have lost someone dear to you, remember them at this service. Call the church office at 480-895-6782 to include your loved one in this service by giving their name to be read…
Religion, November 2025
Veterans and Remembrance
Reverend Jennifer Lambert November is a month of remembering. As the season shifts, our calendars call us to Veterans Day—a time to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage and sacrifice. In our community, many neighbors wear the quiet witness of that service. Their stories, their steadfastness, and their ongoing…