Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) is thrilled to announce the return of Sweet Life Café, starting on Thursday, Sept. 5. After a summer hiatus, Sweet Life Café will resume weekly gatherings from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 4 of the Education building. Sweet Life Café offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals to explore…
Religion, September 2024
Israel: The Nation and Its People
Michael Cohen Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation and the East Valley Jewish Community Center present this series to clarify common media myths about historical and current issues relative to Israel. The international media often portrays Israel as an intruding, colonizing power within its borders; an apartheid state; an occupying force wherever Palestinian Arabs reside; a suppressor…
September 2024, Religion
Unity’s Sacred Seven
Mark Wenz According to Inuit tradition, these are the Seven Sacred Teachings, also known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings: • Wisdom is the cherishing of knowledge; • Love is knowing peace; • Respect is honoring all of Creation; • Bravery is facing foes with integrity; • Honesty, which is also righteousness, means being honest first…
Religion, September 2024
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reformed Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, please contact Susie at 480-580-1592.
Religion, September 2024
‘In God We Trust’
Pastor Mitch McDonald I am writing this article on July 30 and am reminded that 68 years ago, on July 30, 1956, Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law officially making “In God We Trust” our national motto. The earliest recorded use of that motto in English was in January of 1748, as The Pennsylvania Gazette…
Religion, September 2024
SLUMC Hosts ‘How to Thrive in Your Second Half of Life’ Seminar
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) is thrilled to announce an empowering seminar, “How to Thrive in Your Second Half of Life,” featuring the esteemed speaker Benjamin Surmi, social gerontologist. This event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, in…
September 2024, Religion
Ponderings of a Pastor
Pastor Steve Foss Loose lips aren’t the only things that sink ships! Large ships faithfully served their duties for our country, carrying hundreds, if not thousands, of seamen within their berths and battle stations. A military ship is like a country unto itself, requiring responsible leadership, experienced planning, careful routing, thorough training, and capable discipline…
September 2024, Religion
Civility in Crisis
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In a world where technology instantly connects us, we paradoxically find ourselves more divided and disconnected than ever. The rapid spread of information has brought a troubling decline in civility, a cornerstone of healthy societal interaction. Civility, once the bedrock of our public and…
Religion, September 2024
FBCSL Best Blessed Breakfast: Incredible Edibles Await—If You Survive the Safari!
Pam Wortman First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) men’s Best Blessed Breakfast (BBB) hunt begins on an ominous note this September. Never before has the safari taken on such dangerous territory, or so the rumors go. Treacherous rivers of gravy impede every move made by the team. The men must scramble up mountains and trek…
Sports, September 2024
Tennis Tip from Coach Kwong
Part of why tennis is so great is the challenge it offers. We must practice being a coach and an official during court play while displaying good sportsmanship from beginning to end. No one likes losing or being frustrated by being outplayed by an opponent. Unfortunately, there are players of every age who don’t play…