Religion

VBS for the ladies at SLUMC

Enjoy Lavender Springs Spa, a three-day vacation Bible school for the ladies! You will be taken on a journey through the Psalms, studying the different songs and poems that have inspired people for centuries. Each session is light, fun, informative and uplifting! To claim one of the 30 seats for this event, please call the…

What will you remember?

Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes Psalm 77:11 says, “I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.” In the midst of a crisis or time of uncertainty, it’s easy to forget the past provisions and protection of God. Worry crowds out trust and…

Game Day at SLUMC

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is hosting a “Game Day” event on August 24 at 10:00 a.m. in Lindsay Hall. Bring a friend and play Bingo, Mexican Train and cards. Prizes will be awarded to Bingo winners with light refreshments available. The event is free and open to the community with a courtesy RSVP to…

Tuesday Nights Together

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) hosts a series of free programs during the summer known as “Tuesday Nights Together.” Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and important. The programs are held each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, at Sun Lakes UMC, 9248 E. Riggs Road. Mark your calendars for…

Unity: Peace

Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a positive and loving community of souls who follow the teachings of Jesus as well as those of other spiritual masters. We choose to live a healthy lifestyle filled with affirmative prayer, meditation, love and gratitude. We are truly blessed to have the uplifting and intuitive Rev. Debbi Brown…

Dr. Pickens named VFW Chaplain

Post Commander Carlos Lozano with Dr. Julian Pickens

Julian Pickens, Ed.D., LISAC, LMFT, BRI-111, has been named Chaplain for VFW Post 8053. Post Commander Carlos Lozano welcomed Dr. Pickens to the position at Sun Lakes Country Club during the VFW Memorial Day celebration. Dr. Pickens also provides counseling services to veterans and their immediate family through Sun Lakes United Methodist Church and may…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation news

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Choir

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation (SLJC) is an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month from September through June. In July and August, a rabbinic-led Twilight Service is held in the Sun Lakes Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Services are a great opportunity to meet new…

SLUMC offers Alpha Course

Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will host an introduction class to Alpha on Sunday, September 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Room 4 of the Education Building, beginning with a complimentary light lunch. Alpha is a 10-week course in the basics of Christianity and originally designed for non-believers, but it soon became apparent…

What’s in your Bible?

Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church “What’s in your wallet?” Sound familiar? Most likely! However, rather than focusing on what credit card you might be carrying, I’d like to tweak the question a bit and ask, “What’s in your Bible?” Recently, my sister gave me a Bible that belonged to my mom…