Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In a world where words hold profound meanings, we must ensure that our beliefs and understanding are rooted in accurate sources. We often encounter sayings widely believed to be from the Bible, even though they are not. I want to explore some of these misattributed…
For information on attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom at 860-377-7126 or [email protected]. The third Monday of each month is our Out to Lunch. We meet at a different restaurant each month for good food and conversations. The second Wednesday of each month is our book group, called Literary Ladies, on Zoom at 1:30 p.m.…
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906), American Women’s Rights advocate, wrote, “I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.” I think of this every time I read or hear about someone pontificating on what God wants from…
The next meeting of the Sun Lake Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. at the Chapel House. Martin Rittman, owner of Rango Honey in Tempe, will be the guest speaker. His company sells kosher honey, and its mission is to help young people and adults on the autism…
The regular monthly Shabbat service for October will be held on Oct. 13. Full services are conducted each month starting in October, except for July and August, on the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. For additional information or to have your questions answered about Sun Lakes Jewish…
Rev. Steve Foss, FBC, Sun Lakes This is not one of those jokes about those who went to hell, only to see their preacher there burning right alongside them. No, this is a more sobering read. One of the most intriguing stories Jesus ever told is found in Luke 16. The story is not found…
Pastor Marvin Arnpriester Mother Teresa was once asked by a novice, “How can you pick up those dirty, old, sick people on the street and wash them?” Mother Teresa replied, “Every one of them is Jesus in a different disguise.” I wonder what might change in my behavior if I could see every person I…