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Spirituality
July 5 – 18, 2014
Summer learning at SLUCC A weekly seminar discussion of the historical and cultural world of the Bible is led by Pastor Vernon Meyer, Ph.D., of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, beginning July 9. A summer book study of “Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life” by Karen Armstrong will be held at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, starting July 13. Sun Lakes United Church of Christ is at 25635 S. Sun Lakes Blvd. in Sun Lakes. For more information, call (480) 895-6317.
CCC hosts ‘Crazy’ series “You Make Me Crazy,” a series of sessions discussing how people can work on more positive relationships with others, is offered on weekends throughout July by Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Upcoming sessions include “Patriotic Weekend,” July 5 and 6; The People Pleasing Trap! The Dangers of Being a People Pleaser and How to Overcome It,” July 12 and 13; and “How to Handle Crazy Makers! Dealing with Difficult People and Surviving,” July 19 and 20. To learn more, visit www.chandlercc.org
‘You are a Masterpiece’ presented SLJC announces by Knights of Columbus dates for celebrations
The award-winning pro-life video “You are a Masterpiece” will be presented from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 644 E. Chandler Rd., Chandler. An ice cream social follows. The presentation is sponsored by the Fr.
Traditional Worship
7:30 & 11:30 A.M.
Contemporary Worship 8:50 & 10:10 A.M. Sunday School
Patterson Knights of Columbus Council No. 3121 and the AZ East Valley Pro-Life Alliance. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. To RSVP, call (480) 216-7217 or email Life@EVProLifeAlliance.org. DVDs will be available at the event for a $15 donation.
VUU serves up summer sermons A variety of mostly lay-led sermons is on the agenda in July at Valley Unitarian Universalist (VUU) Congregation, 6400 W. Del Rio St., Chandler. VUU member Barbara Face and Worship Associate Obi Duru lead the July 6 service called “A Space Oddity: Beauty, Truth and the Overview Effect,” an outer space view of relations on Earth for Independence Day, accompanied by classic patriotic songs. Congregation member Duke Mertz reflects on expecting to be “born again” in the religious tradition of his childhood and what it means to him now in the July 13 service, “What It Means to be Born Again,” led by Worship Associate Lynn DeMuth. “To Kill a Mockingbird” is the central theme for the July 20 service, with its motifs of compassion and understanding; congregation member Patrick Whorton and Worship Associate Obi Duru present the service, titled “Pulling a Harper Lee.” VUU’s the Rev. Andy Burnette returns
SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Mornings
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Sunday Evenings CORE (6th - 8th Grade)
6:00 P.M.
High School Youth Group 6:00 P.M.
8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
Adult Forum Bible Study 8:50 A.M.
RISEN SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL 23914 S. Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ 85248 SW CORNER OF ALMA SCHOOL & CHANDLER HEIGHTS ROADS
Phone: 480-895-6782 • Email: info@RSLCS.org • Website: www.RSLCS.org
to the podium July 27 and is inspired by the Amanda Palmer song, “In My Mind.” Burnette asks what it means to live in the moment in the 21st century in the service, “I Still Have a Tattoo to Get: Reflections on Living in the Moment.” VUU services begin at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and last about an hour and 15 minutes. VUU offers a welcoming diverse community that nurtures each person’s lifelong spiritual journey, creating a place of peace and celebration and strives for social justice and sustainable living. For more information, call (480) 899-4249 or visit www.vuu.org.
Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, an established reform congregation, meets for a Twilight Service at 5:30 p.m. the second Friday of July and August at the Sun Lakes Chapel House. Services are an opportunity to meet Rabbi Weiner, Cantor Ronda Polesky and hear the choir, as well as a great opportunity to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and connect with members of the congregation. This year’s High Holidays will be celebrated by SLJC as follows: Rosh Hashana, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 and 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25; Kol Nidre, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3; Yom Kippur 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4. The Book of Remembrance in which departed family members are honored and memorialized is under construction; names must be received by Sunday, Sept. 8, to be included. SLJC dues are $150 per person, which includes a High Holiday ticket. Instructions to purchase additional tickets for guests as well as more information can be found online at www.sunlakesjewishcongregation. org.