Church News & Events
| Thank you from First Samoan Congregational Christian Church |
 On behalf of Pastor Tupuola and the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church of AZ, UCC, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you for the assistance in obtaining an altar/communion table. It was the highlight of our 11th year anniversary celebration. To our Conference Minister, the Rev. Dr. John Dorhauer, to the Desert Heritage Congregation in Mesa, and to the Rincon Congregation in Tucson, we thank you all for sharing your church furniture with us. The table from Desert Heritage is being used to set the communion plates on, as well as the love offering table. A big thank you to Holly Herman for all her help regarding this matter. God Bless you all and we look forward to seeing you all soon. Blessings, Herman F. Tuiteleleapaga, Moderator, FSCCCAZ, UCC |
| Crusin' around the Conference |
 News and notes from churches in the Southwest ConferenceBill Hadley, member of Shepherd of the Hills, is our "Crusin' around the Conference" correspondent. |
February 2012 The first Boy Scout Troop in Sedona, Arizona was established in 1990 by the Rev. Dr. George Ault, Pastor of The Church of the Red Rocks. Ault was the Scout Master for the first 15 years of the troop’s existence. Since it was established, 275 boys have been members of the troop. Ten percent went on to become Eagle Scouts. The national average is two percent. The Rev. Gloria Smith has been called as pastor of the Encanto Community Church in Phoenix, Az. The Rev. Talitha Arnold, Pastor of the United Church of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico, will be a keynote speaker at the “Desert Wisdom in a Time of Change” seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona in April. |
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The Church Council of Rincon Congregational UCC in Tucson, Arizona has approved a wedding policy that states “we shall conduct services of Christian marriage for same-sex couples” rather than just “commitment ceremonies” or “holy unions.” The church has been an Open and Affirming congregation since 1996. 
