Lauren Jones Start the new year by focusing on your health and wellness! After enjoying all those delicious holiday meals with family and friends, it’s time to check in with your body and set new goals. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, is excited to welcome Ila Mackerman to our…
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February 2025, Generals
SLUMC Launches Grief Support Class Beginning February 18
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is pleased to announce a new Grief Support class starting on Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This eight-week class is designed to provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals navigating the journey of grief. The Grief Support class will be facilitated by community care advocate Polly Smith,…
January 2025, Generals
Tuesday Nights Together at SLUMC
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) is proud to host Ken Sorensen’s inspiring lecture on Dr. King’s life and his profound commitment to freedom. Ken Sorensen is a distinguished educator with over 30 years of experience teaching history and English at the high school and college levels. Ken has…
November 2024, Generals
Kick Off the Holiday Season with Desert Winds Concert Brass Band!
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) at 9248 E. Riggs Road hosts Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs, every month! Topics vary from light and entertaining to serious and informing. A light meal will be offered for a free-will offering at 5 p.m., and the presentation starts at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov.…
September 2024, Religion
SLUMC Welcomes Back Sweet Life Café
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) is thrilled to announce the return of Sweet Life Café, starting on Thursday, Sept. 5. After a summer hiatus, Sweet Life Café will resume weekly gatherings from noon to 1:30 p.m. in Room 4 of the Education building. Sweet Life Café offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals to explore…
September 2024, Religion
SLUMC Hosts ‘How to Thrive in Your Second Half of Life’ Seminar
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) is thrilled to announce an empowering seminar, “How to Thrive in Your Second Half of Life,” featuring the esteemed speaker Benjamin Surmi, social gerontologist. This event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lindsay Hall, located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, in…
September 2024, Generals
Tuesday Nights Together Returns September 10
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC), located at 9248 E. Riggs Road, is excited to announce the return of Tuesday Nights Together (TNT), a series of free programs held every month! These engaging evenings are designed to bring our community together with a variety of topics ranging from lighthearted and entertaining to serious and informative.…
Religion, July 2024
A Season of Transitions
SLUMC Staff Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) is saying farewell to its Senior Pastor of nine years, Rev. Marvin Arnpriester. Pastor Marvin came out of retirement as an interim pastor in 2015, and his ministry to the church and community lasted nine wonderful years. His second retirement this July culminates a total of 60…
Religion, April 2022
Welcome Community Care Advocate at SLUMC

Please join us in welcoming Polly J. Smith, RN, BSN, LNC, to Sun Lakes United Methodist Church as our new Community Care Advocate. Polly has an extensive background as a registered nurse, health care advocate, and social services volunteer. She will lend support and assist individuals with their challenges by advocating for them as a…
Generals, September 2021
Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) Returns in October!
Denny Steele Sun Lakes United Methodist Church (SLUMC) will offer a special fall version of its popular Tuesday Nights Together (TNT) beginning Oct. 5 at 5 p.m. in Lindsay Hall at 9248 E. Riggs Road (just west of the Robson Library). Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and informing. Everyone is welcome,…