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…
Category: Religion
November 2024, Religion
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, a Reform Temple, is now accepting new members. For more information, please contact Susie at 480-580-1592.
November 2024, Religion
“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…
Religion, November 2024
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.…
November 2024, Religion
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…
November 2024, Religion
Pondering the Seasons of Life—Fall: Reflect, Renew, Reconnect at FBCSL
Pastor Steve Foss As the vibrant colors of fall begin to paint our landscapes, we are reminded of the beauty in change and the opportunity for reflection, renewal, and reconnection that this season brings. In many ways, fall mirrors our spiritual journey—an invitation to let go of the old and prepare for the new. First…
November 2024, Religion
Devorah Hadassah Events for November
Come join the fun and meet new friends! For information on Hadassah and attending our events, please contact Eliana Bar-Shalom by phone at 860-377-7126 or by email at [email protected]. The second Wednesday of each month is our book group, called Literary Ladies, on Zoom at 1:30 p.m. The next book we will be discussing on…
Religion, November 2024
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…
November 2024, Religion
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…
November 2024, Religion
Risen Savior Lutheran Church South Building ‘Refresh’ Grand Opening
Hello Sun Lakes neighbors and friends, we want to invite you to come out and celebrate our south building “refresh” that was just recently completed! If you drove on South Alma School Road this summer, you likely saw a variety of construction and maintenance vehicles coming and going from our campus. After almost 25 years,…