Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. The Scriptures are filled with anecdotes describing acts of one human being toward another to enhance their values and encourage humanities’ call for good. There are so many ways to accomplish benevolence and consideration. Hopefully, during our journey we will encounter individuals who personify the essence of dignified human behavior. I…
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Religion, February 2015
Risen Savior’s Inaugural Community Christmas concert an instant favorite
There is no doubt that Risen Savior’s first Community Christmas Concert was a resounding success! Every seat, upstairs and downstairs, was occupied by the standing-room-only audience of 475 that donated more than 1,000 pounds of food to the Chandler Food Bank. The gala celebration of Christmas was hosted by Master of Ceremonies, Rev. Ron Burcham…
Religion, February 2015
Temple Havurat Emet – February 2015
Barbara Schwartz Temple Havurat Emet invites you to attend our Friday night service on February 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lecky Center of the Robson Library at 9330 E Riggs Road in Sun Lakes. This service will have a topic of healing (the body, the soul and the mind). We look forward to seeing…
Religion, February 2015
Sun Lakes Lutheran Church news – February 2015
Pat Ovrebo January was quite a busy month for the worship community of Sun Lakes Lutheran Church. Our congregational meeting was held on January 25 to talk about 2014 and our goals for 2015. There was Bible Study on the second and fourth Wednesdays of January. Phoebe Circle met January 27 for Bible Study led…
Religion, February 2015
Risen Savior names Rev. Mark Hoffmann new Associate Pastor of Congregational Care
Rev. Ron Burcham, Senior Pastor, Risen Savior Lutheran Church has announced the acceptance of a Divine Call by Rev. Mark Hoffmann to fill the position of Associate Pastor, Congregational Care. Pastor Burcham commented that “Pastor Mark is an enthusiastic, high energy pastor who was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona where he worshiped at St.…
Religion, February 2015
Mardi Gras jazz is back at SLUCC February 15
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…
Religion, February 2015
Help needed/wanted
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is looking for a person to help us get ready for our monthly services in the Sun Lakes Chapel. We have Friday evening services on the second Friday evening from October through June. This involves bringing religious articles out from the store room, setting everything up in the open area, and…
Religion, February 2015
Sisterhood of Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation news
The Sisterhood of Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation is up and running for 2015. We have wonderful programs planned for our future meetings and look forward to welcoming returning members and anyone wishing to join us. New members can send their dues ($30) to Phyllis at 3495 E. County Down Drive, Chandler, AZ 85249. As always,…
Religion, February 2015
“Your Valentine”
Dr. Marc Drake, Sr. Pastor, Sun Lakes Baptist Church Sometimes it’s hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to certain aspects of Christian history. Some accounts of early heroes and martyrs of the faith, handed down orally, have become embellished and romanticized. Such is the story of St. Valentine – a man who…
Religion, February 2015
Shalom Hadassah
Doris Codkind, Publicity What’s next for our Chapter? Can we top 2014 for fantastic events? The Shalom Chapter of Hadassah finished 2014 with a bang after having our Chillin and Grillin Barbecue; a marvelous Wine and Cheese Party; a trip to see The Sound of Music; and our annual shopping spree to Chico’s and other…