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In-Person for SunDay Worship

You can watch our hybrid worship service live on our webpage at https://www.desertpalmucc.org. At Desert Palm, we aim to provide an extravagant welcome to all by ensuring that our worship service and campus are accessible. We offer large-print bulletins, Assistive hearing devices, an ADA-compliant restroom, and Accessible parking spaces.


Special Sunday School Meetings in March

As rhetoric grows more reproachful toward the LGBTQ+ communities, DPUCC youth programming is offering Radical Inclusion, a three-part Sunday School series.  Save these three dates: March 2nd, 9th and 23rd as we offer mini workshops that will reflect on:
        current events impacting marginalized communities,
        the Biblical and theological foundations for inclusion,
        the understanding of radical inclusion from a UCC faith-based perspective.
Each session will be on Sundays during Sunday School on March 2, 9, and 23rd. 

Calling All Cooks! 

Fellowship is sponsoring the annual Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4th.  If you are interested in helping out with set-up, cooking, or clean-up, please contact Lee Laskowski via email at LeeLaskowski@gmail.com.  

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Family needs assistance upon the death of their Loved One, the Pastor of First Samoan UCC

Tragically, the devoted servant of God, Pastor Tulafono Maga of the First Samoan Congregational Christian Church Toafa o le Talalelei EFKAS of Wittmann, passed away near Christmas time, leaving both his family and church community grieving and uncertain about their future. If you would like to contribute to help the family with their essential needs, please consider a gift to the “Pastor Tula’s Family Fund” at Desert Garden UCC which has befriended First Samoan since First Samoan joined the UCC a few years ago. Checks can be made out to (and sent to) Desert Garden UCC, 18818 N. 128th ve, Sun City West, AZ. Be sure to write “Pastor Tula’s Family” in the memo line.

Women’s Book Study

9:30-11:00 This group will meet every first and third Thursday of the month. We'll be discussing the introduction and first chapter of Aging as a Spiritual Practice, by Lewis Richmond.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89221561211?pwd=ypaex9kLAQ4Q6ez8hbzoQYr0pRP2WA.1

Meeting ID: 892 2156 1211
Passcode: 664533

Caregiver Support Group

4:00-5:00 every second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84723489375?pwd=UgLWBmvJ3DKlvdUU7ISn1WA5bJpGvs.1

Meeting ID: 847 2348 9375
Passcode: 983476

True colors


Attention all coloring book enthusiasts! Whether you're a child, teenager, adult, or adult at heart, we need your help. Our home-bound members are running low on colored pages, and we would be grateful for any contributions. If you would like to donate supplies or drop off pages, please contact Pat Quinnett at (480)818-2203. The recipients have expressed immense joy upon receiving our little works of art and have even requested that the creators sign their name on the back with "Colored by (your name)." Please take the time to share and spread the love of coloring!

15 years of

making a difference

This I-HELP program is celebrating 15 years of providing comprehensive emergency shelter in partnership with an array of faith organizations that provide nighttime facility access.

The I-HELP model serves as a cost-effective and scalable solution for ending homelessness. As the homeless population continues to rise; in turn, the volume of affected people unable to access services is also rising. 

The I-HELP shelter program provides a safe place to sleep and a spectrum of services to prepare men and women for employment, financial stability, and permanent housing. 

Today, you can sponsor one night of shelter and additional services for a man or woman in need for $35 and help us celebrate 15 years of making a difference. 


Click here to learn more. 


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COFFEE HOUR

At DPUCC, hospitality is a vital aspect of our ministry. We believe that coming together for COFFEE HOUR and engaging in conversations after Sunday worship is an excellent way to strengthen our church relationships. Please join us!

WHAT DO THE CAREGIVERS DO?

Desert Palm Caregivers offer assistance to members of the Church, their immediate families, and those who actively participate in the Desert Palm UCC community. There are no financial requirements to receive these services, and they are provided free of charge. However, donations to Desert Palm UCC are appreciated. Please note that these services are dependent on the availability of volunteers.
 
TRANSPORTATION:  take someone to and from medical and/or social service appointments within 15 miles of the person’s residence. No transportation for work, social activities, or shopping.
 
TEMPORARY EMERGENCY MEALS:  provide dinners for up to 3 days in case of an emergency.
 
RESOURCES:  information regarding additional services available in the community if our volunteers cannot provide assistance.
 
WE WELCOME VOLUNTEERS!
If you can provide occasional transportation and/or Meals, please contact one of the coordinators:
Marion Durham (durhamjm@live.com)                     
John Linda (johnlinda1901@yahoo.com)
Jim Ewing (jewing@me.com)    
Leslie Schefski (lschefski@cox.net)
Barbara Hofflander (hofflander@cox.net)
Ethel Utter (eutter1062@aol.com)

MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES, dial 988

Did you know that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration manages approximately 200 call centers across the country? These centers are designed to provide support for those experiencing mental health crises or struggling with thoughts of suicide. It's great news that there's now a new phone number to access mental health emergency services - simply dial 988.

Sunday worship

You can watch our hybrid worship service live on our webpage at https://www.desertpalmucc.org. If you missed a service and want to go back and watch the video, go to our youtube page and select "live." And please note we aim to provide an extravagant welcome to all by ensuring that our worship service and campus are accessible. We offer large-print bulletins, assistive hearing devices, an ADA-compliant restroom, and accessible parking spaces and a Braille bible.