Sisterhood Happenings

Esther Spear The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will have their Paid-Up Membership Luncheon with a Hanukkah Flair on Thursday, Dec. 18, at noon at the Chapel Center. There will be a catered lunch, Crazy Bingo, and menorah lighting. The meal is free to our paid-up members, but we request that you submit a check…

The Remodeling Corner

Janet Cook Each year the National Kitchen & Bath Show (KBIS) judges companies’ submissions of the best and most innovative products. It is exciting to see what is cutting-edge, meets the growing demand for wellness, and is an improvement in design, function, efficiency, and sustainability. These award-winning products can provide great ideas for your next…

The Train of Life

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. There is a story of a boy and his teacher. At an early age, the boy loved his teacher very much. The teacher was responsible for explaining the meaning of life, and the boy enjoyed learning from his teacher. One day the teacher received an offer to teach in another state.…

SLJC Activities and Services

Shabbat services will be held on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Sun Lakes Chapel. The Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, will be celebrated at that service. 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 Sun Lakes…

Hope That Holds When the World Feels Unsteady

Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As the Advent season begins, many communities across the nation and the world are lighting candles of hope, peace, joy, and love. We need this reminder even as headlines fill with uncertainty. We’ve watched as stories about government shutdowns, economic strain, and growing divisions…