Rev. Chan Hong Kim, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes UMC Elementary school children were grappling with pressing issues in the world. Questions like, “How can we solve the problem of global warming?” or “How can we aid efforts to quit smoking?” were on their minds. However, the most daunting challenge they identified was the pervasive issue…
January 2025, Religion
My Personal Spiritual Journey Towards Unity
Mark Wenz In the Fall of 2022 I began looking for a new place to worship. Years before I had been raised by my father, a pastor in the United Church of Christ, and my mother, who worshiped dutifully beside him, but after I was confirmed, I told my parents that I no longer wanted…
January 2025, Religion
A Fresh Start: Finding Hope and Purpose in 2025
Rev. Jennifer Lambert As we turn the calendar to a new year, many of us feel a sense of renewal—a chance to reflect, dream, and set intentions for the months ahead. Whether you call them resolutions or simply hopes, the start of a new year can inspire us to consider what it means to live…
January 2025, Religion
Unity Community
Happy New Year! Unity Church of Sun Lakes invites anyone to the Wednesday events at the Sun Lakes Country Club Mirror Room. Everyone can come, learn, and have fun. January events: Jan. 8 Elise Ratliff leads a balance and stretch session from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Sheila Taylor leads the Metaphysical Group from 2 to…
January 2025, Religion
Women’s Bible Study in the New Year!
Tina Schuler, a national speaker and Bible teacher, will continue teaching the Bible in an easy way to understand it every Thursday, beginning Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. in the Navajo Room in the Sun Lakes Phase 1 clubhouse. Sun Lakes Women’s Bible Study is a sister study to the Arizona Community Church Women’s Bible…
January 2025, Religion
Pondering a Cooperative Work
Rev. Stephen Foss, FBCSL On Nov. 11 about 150 Southern Baptists from around the State of Arizona met in Glendale to reaffirm their commitment to The Great Commission and strengthen the network of churches bound together for that purpose. If you do not know what The Great Commission is, please come to First Baptist Church…
January 2025, Religion
Devorah Hadassah Events
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. Exciting news: We will be having our annual Game Day on Wednesday, April 2, at the JCC from 1 to 4 p.m. If interested in attending or helping with the planning,…
January 2025, Religion
Craft Fairs, Car Shows, Pickleball Tournaments Coming Soon to FBCSL
Pam Wortman The vintage car show in November, sponsored by First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) and the Sheriff’s Posse, offered a lively and nostalgic event where car enthusiasts, collectors, and the public gathered to admire, showcase, and celebrate classic automobiles, typically those that are at least 20 to 30 years old. The show featured…
January 2025, Religion
New Year, New Church—FBCSL Wants You
Pam Wortman First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) is really bringing the energy and making waves in our community. At FBCSL we are seeking to create a vibrant, engaging, uplifting environment for all. We desire to have a contagious faith, embracing creativity, connectivity, and vitality in Sun Lakes. If you’re looking for a church with…
January 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing the Middle
David Zapatka If you have played pickleball very long, you’ve heard of this strategy, “hit the middle of the court.” What does this mean, why should we do it and why does it work? Our first thought may be that this means to hit the middle of the opponents’ side of the court. This is…