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January 27
Church meets at new location, Faith and AZs criminal justice system, new Pilgrim Press resource and more.
Read the Jan 27 'In the Loop'
January 6
Upcoming events, UCC IB-abuse prevention tool, facebook-suicide prevention, DREAM Act, CPR webinars & courses, good ideas, and more.
Read the Jan 6 'In the Loop' now
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Church News & Events
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Invitation to Join Mission Trip
Church of the Beatitudes invites you to join them on a mission trip to LaFlor, Nicaragua in April. Their primary activity will be to develop relationships with our global neighbors. More Details
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SPIRIT releases new CD
SPIRIT, a singing women's quartet from the UCC, have released a second CD called, "Reflections". |
The CD has 15 songs and 1 reprise of the Rev. Dr. Roger Miller's song, "No Matter" and many other reflections of different seasons and the soul. The cost of the CD is $20 and all proceeds from the sale of CD will be donated to the New Life Center, a refuge for families experiencing domestic violence.
If you are interested in having SPIRIT sing or you would like to purchase a CD, please contact Pam Gaston, at 602-320-3185.
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Not Yo Mama’s Church announces their first worship service in the new location!
Not Yo Mamas Church is a brand new faith community of the United Church of Christ in the Southwest Conference. |
| They have been extravagantly welcomed to share space inside VFW Post 9399, located on Apache Trail just west of Ironwood in Apache Junction, AZ. Everyone is invited to a “Y’all come” lunch at noon on Feb 12 at 133 N Saguaro. All are encouraged to bring a toiletry item for homeless Vets. For more info, call Pastor Jaci Scott, 602-300-1918 or revjax@notyomamaschurch.com. |
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DREAM Act Forums
Church of the Palms will host the DREAM Act Task Force on February 8th and 21st to present information about the DREAM Act. More Details
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JAAZ Lecture Series
Feb. 18: Sr. Helen Prejean
Mar. 24: Fr. Matthew Fox
Apr. 14: Margaret Starbird
More Details
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Cokesbury VBS Preview Events
Feb 4, 10am-1pm, Scottsdale
Feb 9. 11am-1pm & 6:30-8:30pm, Phoenix |
This is an opportunity for Christian Educators and VBS Coordinators to see actual VBS materials and hear presentations by Directors of Christian Education who are trained by VBS publishers.
Alight lunch or snack will be served during the presentations More details
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| Employment Opportunities |
Open positions at the UCC National Offices
This list is updated weekly. Local and regional employment opportunities are listed here, as well. UCC Classified Ads
Associate Pastor for Youth
The Church at Litchfield Park, an independent, interdenominational community church in Litchfield Park, AZ is looking to add an Associate Pastor of Children and Youth Ministry to its staff.
We are seeking a candidate with an MDiv or equivalent from an accredited theological school who is ordained or a candidate for ordination in a mainline Christian denomination with experience in children’s and youth education to serve our dynamic congregation. Compensation package $35 – 45K. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume electronically to info@churchatlitchfieldpark.org.
(Note from SWC: The youth at Church at Litchfield Park have long had an association with the Southwest Conference through their participation in conference camps and retreats.)
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