Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the tapestry of my life, I embrace multiple captivating roles. I am not only a pastor, but also a devoted doctoral student in pursuit of knowledge. Moreover, I proudly serve as an Air Force Reserve Chaplain, donning the uniform to safeguard the cherished freedom…
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Clubs & Classes, June 2022
Those Unimaginable Deep Wounds, Visible and Invisible
Reverend Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ My congregation knows me as Pastor Derrick, and I wear the traditional apparel doing worship service; regular Arizona business casual attire in the office, but they also know me as Chaplain Elliott, a chaplain in the Air Force Reserve. In the last two weeks of…
Religion, May 2022
Becoming Children of Light
Reverend Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Jesus said to them, “The light is with you for a little longer. Walk while you have the light so that the darkness may not overtake you. If you walk in the darkness, you do not know where you are going. While you have the…
Religion, April 2022
Rev. Derrick Elliott Welcomed to Sun Lakes United Church of Christ
Gil Hendry The search committee of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ has unanimously voted to call Rev. Derrick Elliott as our pastor for an initial Designated Term of six (6) months, which he has accepted. Rev. Elliott will begin his pastorate with our regular, weekly service on Saturday, April 2, at 4 p.m. in…
Generals, June 2021
Music Director Search Underway
Betty Raveret The Sun Lakes United Church of Christ is looking for a music director for 2021-22 (September through May). We need someone who is familiar with both traditional and contemporary church music and the liturgical seasons. The director will be responsible for all the music at the Worship Service. Church services are held in…
Religion, October 2020
A Spiritual Journey: An Interfaith Celebration
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation and Sun Lakes United Church of Christ We live in a time when the challenges before us seem almost impossible to overcome. Many of us feel alone and isolated from human contact. Pastor Vernon Meyer of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ and Rabbi Irwin Wiener of Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation…
Generals, March 2020
Choir Director Search Underway
Pastor Vernon Meyer Sun Lakes United Church of Christ is looking for a new choir director for 2020-2021 (September through May). We are looking for someone who is trained in music and is familiar with church music and the liturgical seasons. The director would be one who can choose music that would enhance the worship…
Generals, October 2019
We’re back – Chapel Center Treasure Sale – October 18 and 19
0Barbara Reiss What Fun! It’s the Chapel Center’s 13th Annual Treasure Sale. We are at 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Phase 1, across the street from the clubhouse in Sun Lakes. The dates are Friday, October 18, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., and Saturday, October 19, from 7:00 a.m. until noon. The Treasure Sale…
Generals, September 2019
Chapel Center Treasure Sale-October 18, 19
What Fun! It’s the Chapel Center’s 13th Annual Treasure Sale. We are at 9240 N. Sun Lakes Blvd., Phase 1, across the street from the clubhouse in Sun Lakes. The dates are Friday, October 18, from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 19, from 7:00 a.m. until noon. The Treasure Sale will have…
Religion, March 2019
Joint donation made
The Sun Lakes United Church of Christ and the Sun Lakes Lutheran Church held a joint Christmas Eve service in 2018. The free-will offering taken at the service was donated to Neighbors Who Care with thanks for all they do to assist members of the Sun Lakes community.