Category: Religion

Why Should I Practice Meditation?

Mark Wenz Is the practice of meditation all that it’s advertised to be? I had heard of meditation before moving to Sun Lakes, but I didn’t meditate regularly until I joined Unity Church of Sun Lakes almost two years ago, and I’m now committed to practicing meditation for the remainder of my life. Let’s start…

“When You Don’t Know What to Ask God For”

Pastor Mitch McDonald, Sun Lakes Community Church No matter what window I look out these days, our world is on fire. Topics of most conversations are what the results of the elections will be, global weather events, civil unrest in our own nation, the war in Ukraine, the war in the Middle East, global food…

Healing Through Reconciliation

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As we look back on October, which marked the start of the holiday season, we’ve already begun to see the familiar mixtures of joy and tension that come with this time of year. The deeper emotions of connection—and sometimes division—often surface during this season.…

Thankfulness for Community and Connection

Reverend Jennifer Lambert As we enter the season of Thanksgiving, many of us take time to reflect on that for which we are most thankful. While family, health, and daily joys often come to mind, I invite you this year to focus on the incredible power of community. In a time when it can feel…

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation

The regular monthly Shabbat service for November will be held on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m., honoring veterans and recognizing the good work done by the Jewish War Veterans. 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 the…

2024 Christmas Lineup at FBCSL!

The Christmas season calendar at First Baptist Church Sun Lakes (FBCSL) will once again prove to be a month-long celebration of joy over the Savior, Who was sent to earth for all mankind (read Luke 2). Here’s the lineup: Saturday, Nov. 30, at 4 p.m.: Luke Yates, formerly with The Legacy Project (three Emmys), will…