Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. As time goes by, we seem to wonder, more deeply, about life, our fallibility, and our mortality. This occurs more so now because we feel vulnerable. Some of us do go through questions about our understanding of our connection to God. Some of us consider prayers as just a collection of…
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, voices across the globe will rise in unison, singing the timeless words of “Auld Lang Syne.” With its wistful tune and poignant lyrics, this Scottish classic invites us to pause and reflect on the passage…
Rev. Chan Hong Kim, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes UMC Elementary school children were grappling with pressing issues in the world. Questions like, “How can we solve the problem of global warming?” or “How can we aid efforts to quit smoking?” were on their minds. However, the most daunting challenge they identified was the pervasive issue…
Mark Wenz In the Fall of 2022 I began looking for a new place to worship. Years before I had been raised by my father, a pastor in the United Church of Christ, and my mother, who worshiped dutifully beside him, but after I was confirmed, I told my parents that I no longer wanted…
Rev. Jennifer Lambert As we turn the calendar to a new year, many of us feel a sense of renewal—a chance to reflect, dream, and set intentions for the months ahead. Whether you call them resolutions or simply hopes, the start of a new year can inspire us to consider what it means to live…
Happy New Year! Unity Church of Sun Lakes invites anyone to the Wednesday events at the Sun Lakes Country Club Mirror Room. Everyone can come, learn, and have fun. January events: Jan. 8 Elise Ratliff leads a balance and stretch session from 1 to 1:45 p.m. Sheila Taylor leads the Metaphysical Group from 2 to…