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…

Unity Church of Sun Lakes

Julia Norton On Dec. 10 the Metaphysical Group will meet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Mirror Room at Sun Lakes Country Club. On Dec. 13 we will be volunteering for the Down Syndrome Network Holiday Party. If you would like to help, please call or email Judy Adams at 480-399-0411 or jamamaw4544@gmail.com for…

The Writer vs. ChatGPT—Who Wins?

Pastor Steve Foss, First Baptist Church Sun Lakes According to ChatGPT, the top issues facing Americans today are as follows: Economy & Cost of Living: Many Americans say inflation, rising prices, and affordability are among the biggest problems. This includes the cost of food, housing, healthcare, and the gap between wages and expenses. It affects…

The Gift of Presence

Rev. Jennifer Lambert, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church December arrives in Sun Lakes with its own kind of beauty. While we may not have snowy sidewalks or frosted pine trees, we do have something just as meaningful: warm, golden mornings; quiet desert sunsets; and a community that gathers thoughtfully during this season of light. This…