Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ I want you to imagine a world where kindness is not just an occasional act but a committed way of life that transforms communities. The 2000 film Pay It Forward presents this idea through a young boy’s simple yet powerful plan: If each person…
Category: Religion
Religion, March 2025
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, March 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will meet on Thursday, March 20, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel Center. Our guest speaker from the Minkoff Center for Jewish Genetics and the ASU Master’s program will present a program about your genes. Topics that will be covered include learning the pros and cons of…
Religion, March 2025
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Murray Siegel The regular monthly Shabbat service for March will be held on March 14 at 7 p.m. The Choir, led by Lana Oyer, will be honored during the 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, March 2025
Made of Metal Takes to the Skies—Again
Pam Wortman Things are looking up for the popular men’s group at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL). For the second month, Made of Metal takes to the skies again. Last month featured a fighter pilot, but on March 8 Lee Murray will lead the men on a soaring adventure. FBCSL is hosting the March…
Religion, March 2025
Planting for Those Who Follow
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. In ancient writings we are taught that a person will be called to account on Judgment Day for every permissible thing that he might have enjoyed but did not. Not for sins or destructive attitudes or not following God’s commandments, but for not enjoying life as it was intended. Think about…
March 2025, Religion
The Blessing of Grace
Mark Wenz The concept of grace has roots in ancient religions in which the Goddess was revered, as well as in Greek and Roman mythology. The word “grace” has its origins in the Old French word gracier, meaning “to thank,” and in the Latin word gratia, which means “kindness, favor, esteem.” The adjective form of…
Religion, March 2025
Armand & Angelina
International inspirational speakers and performing artists Armand & Angelina will be offering a morning of Music, Message, and Mirth to create a once-in-a-lifetime experience of love, laughter, and music. Gifted with an angelic and heart-opening voice, Angelina draws from many languages. Armand’s brilliant talks and compositions, powerful vocals, and engaging presence inspire us to love…
Religion, March 2025
Honoring God with Our Whole Selves
Reverend Jennifer Lambert “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own” (1 Corinthians 6:19). When Paul wrote these words to the church in Corinth, he was reminding them of a profound truth: Our bodies…
March 2025, Religion
Pondering a National Return to Worship
Rev. Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Do you ever think you’re on a lonely journey through life? Do you ever wish you could have a support network that will be transparent with you and speak straight with you? Do you feel a part of society or a pariah? Begin anew by allowing God…