A moment in time

Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. Many of us have seen movies, heard stories or read books about the Holocaust. Most of us received some message or meaning from the experience. But through all the telling, there is one theme that is the common denominator – survival. All Holocaust depictions have that unmistakable message. Whether it is…

Unity: Fasting and Feasting

Kay Davis Unity Church of Sun Lakes is a thriving spiritual community that celebrates the Presence and Power of God, the good within every human being. We are positive and practical and support living a healthy lifestyle exemplified by Jesus Christ and other spiritual masters. Join us on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Arts…

Nobody’s perfect

Pastor Ron Burcham, Risen Savior Lutheran Church I have been in several gated communities in Chandler and have always been impressed with the security they offer. If you don’t have a card or special device to put in your car, the only way into the community is through the gate with a security guard. Depending…

Chag Sameach (joyous festival)

Remembering those lost in the Holocaust

Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation invites family, friends and neighbors to join us in the celebration of the festival of Passover at our Second-Night Passover Seder which will be held on April 11 at Palo Verde Country Club. The service will be led by Rabbi Wiener and Cantor Ronda Polesky. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and…

Academy Award snafu unfortunate, but not unforgivable

Jean Newell, Associate Pastor at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Did you happen to see the Academy Awards a few weeks ago? Do you remember what happened at the end of the show? Actors Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway were to present the final award of the evening. Warren, opening up the envelope, seemed confused…

SLJC Sisterhood meets April 20

The next meeting of the Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation Sisterhood will take place on April 20 at the Chapel Center at 1:00 p.m. The featured speaker is Janet Arnold, the Senior Concierge of Jewish Family and Children’s Services. She will present information about Creative Aging classes, a national movement that fosters the relationship between creative…