Joyce Spartonos As more of us continue to get vaccinated, the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) looks forward to the time we can once again gather together in person for our Friday night services. But for the present, SLJC will continue its services virtually, via YouTube. Look for us under the heading Sun Lakes Jewish…
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Religion, April 2021
The Gratitude Attitude
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes The story is told of a man who lived on the border between Wisconsin and Minnesota. For years he had assumed that he lived in Minnesota, but a new survey revealed that he actually lived in Wisconsin. His response? “Thank goodness, I never could bear…
Religion, April 2021
Economy of Attention
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester The Smithsonian magazine recently featured an article titled “Drawing Fire.” Author Ron Rosenbaum began the article, “Fueled by outrage and armed with an artist’s pen, journalist and activist Molly Crabapple fights for justice in the Middle East and closer to home.” The article tells of her willingness to brave difficult situations to…
Religion, April 2021
Unity: Lent, a Time for Reflection
Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a New Thought Spiritual community. We follow the teachings of Jesus, as well as other wise Spiritual Masters. We practice positive thinking and affirmative prayer. Rev. Jeanne MacLaughlin is our minister and prepares weekly lessons for us on YouTube. Check us out on our website, www.unityofsunlakes.org. It’s…
Religion, April 2021
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood
Esther Spear Linda Coppleson, one of only a select few female Torah scribes, spoke to the Sisterhood of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation on Feb. 18, via Zoom. She spoke about the art and skill of writing a complete Torah and her experiences learning how to repair and restore sacred documents. At our next meeting…
Religion, April 2021
Hate and Indifference
Rabbi Dr. Irwin Wiener, Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation The history of hate extends beyond our understanding of time and space. From Cain killing Abel to the present day, we have learned nothing about controlling the impulses to hate and destroy that which we hate. It is a disease that festers and grows, because we allow…