When a loved one dies, life is never the same for those left behind. Beginning on Wednesday, September 7, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will offer GriefShare, a non-denominational seminar and support group designed to assist those who are struggling with the loss of a loved one. John McCollum, who completed the GriefShare program in…
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Generals, September 2016
September flu clinic at SLUMC
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again be offering its popular flu shot clinic to the Sun Lakes community on September 29 from 10:30 a.m.-noon. The clinic will be administered by Theresa Taylor, Walgreen’s Sun Lakes pharmacist and will be conducted in Room Four of the church’s Education Building. Walgreen’s accepts most insurances and will…
Front Page, June 2016
Join Tuesday Nights Together this summer
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again host Tuesday Nights Together, a series of free summer programs on Tuesday evenings in June, July and August. Topics vary from light and entertaining to more serious and important to our community. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Each Tuesday event will be held at 6:30 p.m.…
Religion, June 2016
Talking with Dad
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church I was raised in a military family — Air Force, to be precise. Dad was an officer, so he was used to telling people what to do and that included my brother, sister and me. Dad expected us to do our best no matter what we…
Religion, May 2016
Being intentional
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church Many years ago, between keeping up with growing children and pursuing a teaching career, I never gave exercise a thought! I hadn’t grown up with parents who took exercise seriously, so why should I exercise? I ate what I wanted – including fried food and desserts…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
New GriefShare classes begin May 4
Grieving the passing of a beloved family member or a close friend is a life altering experience. As such, grief, a normal response to death, is unique to every individual. Whether the loved one battled a debilitating disease for an extended period of time or died unexpectedly, grief is a painful reality that should not…
Generals, May 2016
Sun Lakes UMC announces new counseling services
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is pleased to introduce an important new ministry within its church. Sun Lakes UMC Counseling Services was introduced to the congregation on Easter Sunday, and is now offering counseling services to not only the congregation but the Sun Lakes community as well. Two counselors, Dr. Julian Pickens and Debra Ralston,…
Religion, April 2016
Which way to go?
Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church One day I decided to go for a walk, but instead of walking around my neighborhood, I headed off in a new direction. I ended up walking around the ASU West campus. The quiet atmosphere on campus that early fall morning was in sharp contrast to…
Religion, March 2016
From broken to whole
Pastor Jean Newell, Associate Pastor, Sun Lakes United Methodist Church For more years than I can remember, I have collected coffee mugs. Call me practical, but I decided many years ago that if I was going to have a collection, it wouldn’t be stuff that sat on a shelf and had to be dusted. I…
Generals, March 2016
Health and Wellness programs at SLUMC
The Health and Wellness Ministry at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will be offering the following free presentations in the coming weeks: Wednesday, March 2 – “Stiff Person Syndrome” with presenters Dr. Robert Cloar and Barbara Cloar, RN. Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare neurologic disorder characterized by rigidity and stiffness. The stiffness primarily…