Sun Lakes United Church of Christ will be celebrating special Maundy Thursday services on Thursday, April 2. This service commemorates the last meal Jesus celebrated with his disciples before his Passion and Death. The service on April 2 will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Sun Lake Chapel, 9240 Sun Lakes Blvd., with communion. All…
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Generals, April 2015
Spring Bonus: Listening to the Chorale
Jan Ott Once again singing from the heart, the Chorale was eager to please its Spring Concert audience. Performing at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church on Thursday evening, March 19, the group presented something for many different tastes as familiar songs often claimed their fame from a familiar movie or theatre production. The audience…
Generals, March 2015
Miracle of Kindness author to speak at Kindness Conference
All across the valley we read about special instances of care and kindness. Like Natalie who, at age 11, died of a brain tumor, but her legacy lives on through the Make a Wish Foundation. Her one wish – “Can we feed the homeless?” Or seven-year-old Grace who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of…
Generals, March 2015
Veterans reunion at SLUMC
Ten-Hut! There will be a Veteran’s Reunion on Sunday afternoon, March 22, at 1400 hours (that’s 2:00 p.m. to civilians). The program of military history, patriotic music and heartfelt recognition of our nation’s heroes will be held in the Sanctuary at the Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. There will be no admission charge and all…
Generals, March 2015
Back by popular demand
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will again present “Understanding the Journey of Dementia” by Dr. Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, Psych NP, FAAN. Dr Gallagher is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. She serves as the Director of the Dementia Program at Hospice of the Valley and has been featured as…
Religion, February 2015
Righteousness
Rabbi Irwin Wiener, D.D. The Scriptures are filled with anecdotes describing acts of one human being toward another to enhance their values and encourage humanities’ call for good. There are so many ways to accomplish benevolence and consideration. Hopefully, during our journey we will encounter individuals who personify the essence of dignified human behavior. I…
Generals, February 2015
CPR class on February 28 at SLUMC
Sun Lakes United Methodist Church will hold their annual CPR class on Saturday, February 28 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. in Lindsay Hall. The fee is $20. Please register by calling 480-895-8766. Space is limited.
Generals, February 2015
Sun Lakes Chorale’s inspiration
Jan Ott After another well-received December Holiday Concert, Chorale members are enthusiastically exploring new music and composers in preparation for their annual Spring Concert on Thursday, March 19. The next concert’s theme will be “Why We Sing,” and the group’s versatility and enthusiasm for their music will be evidenced in the varied program they will…
Generals, February 2015
Augsburg Centennial Singers coming to Sun Lakes on February 19
Tickets are still available for the Augsburg Centennial Singers Concert on Thursday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. This 60-voice male chorus group comes to Sun Lakes every two years to perform their “songs of praise” in the Gospel Quartet tradition that originated in 1885 and that the group still…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
Simple Acts of Care and Kindness Conferences come to Sun Lakes
On March 20-21, the Sun Lakes/Chandler community will have an exciting opportunity to be part of the area’s first Care and Kindness Conference to be held at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church. The conferences are an integral part of the Care and Kindness Ministries, founded by Dr. James Kok, the popular author of The Miracle…