Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ The AARP says that music can keep your brain healthy(found in the Dec. 1 email to members). Sun Lakes United Church of Christ (SLUCC) agrees! Music also adds depth and meaning to worship. This fall we found ourselves searching for a choir director. We were…
Chuck Reinhart Join us for our celebration of Ash Wednesday on Wednesday, February 14, at 8:00 a.m. and the Lenten season on Sunday, February 18 at our 11:15 a.m. worship service. Our Lenten theme is Journey to the Cross. Lent is about transformation and change. Richard Rohr comments: Jesus is much more concerned about…
On Monday, February 13, the United Church of Christ will host an afternoon tea from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Chapel Center. The tables will be set with linens, fine china and favors for all. Special goodies will be provided. Diane Eddy, Sun Lakes tea expert, will furnish different teas, and a delightful program will be…
Pastor Jean Newall The holidays are a busy time of year – a time full of anticipation and excitement, a time of endless shopping and cooking, a time of gathering with friends and family! Although, it may seem that everyone is full of holiday spirit, the truth of the matter is that for some, the…
Two exciting, talented musicians will lead and accompany the Sun Lakes United Church of Christ music ministries beginning this September. Both individuals come with formal music education credentials as well as broad musical experience to meet the needs of a church that draws worshipers of varied beliefs and from diverse religious backgrounds from the Chandler…
Charles Reinhart Pastor Vernon Meyer will be presenting a series based on Karen Armstrong’s recent book, Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. We all wish for a better world but we are either fearful of change or unsure of the path that will take us into a more peaceful filled world. Her book sets out…
On Sunday, February 15 at 11:15 a.m., Sun Lakes UCC will celebrate its annual Jazz Sunday, one of our most popular services of the year. Bob Confare, Director of Music, will be bringing a five piece jazz band and a joint choir for rousing New Orleans style Dixieland music. Come and join us for great…
Come join us for “Understanding the Historical and Cultural World of the Bible” sponsored by our Open and Affirming Committee Pastor Vernon Meyer, Ph.D. on Wednesday mornings: July 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Our Christian tradition has understood the bible as the inspired and revealed Word of God. Real people wrote the…
On the Fourth of July weekend, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will celebrate with a special worship service focused on the Four Freedoms promoted by President Franklin Roosevelt. He defined the four freedoms as the freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of every person to worship God in his own way; the freedom…
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ has some great events planned to keep you well fed, entertained and cool as a cucumber. Not everyone disappears to cooler climates here, so we still have a great time together. Come join us. The Fellowship Committee invites you to join us any Sunday, but don’t miss these fun…