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YMCA hosts morning of prayer Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA presents its eighth annual Morning of Prayer from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10. The breakfast, themed “I Believe,” is an interfaith gathering to promote hope and support to the surrounding community. Check-in and buffet breakfast begins at 7 a.m. Bruce Cooper, 12 News sports anchor and reporter, will emcee the event; keynote speakers include Phoenix Suns Coach Jeff Hornacek
and Darleen Santore, Origami Owl’s chief performance officer. Other guest speakers include Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny and Gilbert Mayor John W. Lewis; entertainment is provided by the Chandler Community Celebration Choir. Tickets are $25 per person or $350 for a table of 10; all proceeds beyond the cost of breakfast benefit scholarships for Y programs for children and adults in the community, which ensures that no child or family is turned away because of an inability to pay. Tickets can be purchased online at www.donatenow.networkforgood.org/ YPrayerBreakfast8 or at the Chandler/ Gilbert YMCA front desk. Chandler/Gilbert Family YMCA is at
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1655 W. Frye Rd. in Chandler. For more information, call Gina LaBenz at (480) 262-8401.
Havurat Emet plans for holidays The schedule for Temple Havurat Emet’s celebration of the upcoming Jewish High Holy Days has been announced. Services for Rosh Hashana will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, and 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, with a luncheon at Chompie’s, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler. Yom Kippur services will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, and 10 a.m.
SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sunday Mornings Traditional Worship
7:30 & 11:30 A.M.
Contemporary Worship 8:50 & 10:10 A.M. Sunday School
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
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Saturday, Oct. 4, with an afternoon service beginning at 3 p.m. Yizkur and concluding service times will be announced during the morning services. Break-the-fast will be served at a Sun Lakes residence following the conclusion of services. For information and pricing of meals, call Linda at (480) 588-1827 or Charlotte at (520) 8360867. Extended family members of congregants are $50 per person; other
The spiritual leaders of SanTan Sun-area churches, temples, mosques and other religious and spiritual gathering places are invited to contribute their Spiritual Reflections in essay format by sending their thoughts, enlightening insights and other writings of a spiritual nature to news@santansun.com. Be certain to put “Spiritual Reflections submission” in the subject line. Include your first and last name, title and facility name, address, phone number and website. Spiritual Reflections are printed on a space-available basis, and submission does not guarantee print. The opinions represented in this column are those of the author and not that of the SanTan Sun News.
nonmember tickets are $75. Uniformed active military are free, as are children accompanied by one paying adult. Call Barbara at (480) 388-0190 or visit www.templehavuratemet.org to learn more.
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PICNIC PARTY
BEAR WITH ME: Ray of Light Christian Preschool recently celebrated its annual Teddy Bear Picnic. The 3-year-old students brought their favorite teddy bears with them to school and enjoyed a morning of activities. Ray of Light Christian Preschool is at 800 W. Ray Rd. in Chandler. For more information, call (480) 963-6105, ext. 211, or visit www. rayoflightpreschool.org. Submitted photo
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Chandler United Methodist Church Celebrating more than 100 Years in Chandler. Making and Deploying Disciples Who Put God First, Since 1913.
SUNDAY WORSHIP Traditional Worship .............8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY SCHOOL For Children ........................8:40 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. 480-963-3360 • www.chandlermethodist.org • 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd.
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Vendors sought for Tempe holiday fair Vendors from Chandler are invited to sell their handcrafted wares at the 13th annual Holiday Shoppe hosted by the Women’s Ministry of Arizona Community Church in Tempe on Nov. 14 and 15. One of the few “handcrafted only” venues in the Valley, the Holiday Shoppe runs from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15. Setup begins at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. Space is available for more than 90 crafters offering unique home décor, baby items, holiday decorations, soaps, jewelry, accessories, keepsakes and more. No commercially made or multilevel-marketing merchandise is allowed. The event also features hourly
raffles and a bake sale. Vendors will be required to collect their own money. Free Wi-Fi will be available for credit card transactions, and shoppers will have access to an on-site ATM. Vendors will rent space but keep 100 percent of sales. Applications are accepted now through Monday, Oct. 13. Space assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Arizona Community Church is at 9325 S. Rural Rd. in Tempe, at the northeastern corner of Rural and Knox roads. To learn more or to access vendor registration information and forms, visit www.azcc.org/holiday-shoppe or email holidayshoppe@azcc.org.
Send us your church, temple events Let the SanTan Sun News help you publicize your church or temple’s events and activities in the Spirituality section by emailing details to news@ santansun.com. Include a brief description of the event, times, days, dates, cost or free, if registration is required, venue, address, publishable phone number, website if applicable and contact information for verification purposes. We welcome photos, which must be 300 dpi JPEGs or taken on a digital camera on the “best” or “highest quality” setting. Information is due 10 days prior to publication date. Submission does not guarantee placement.
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SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
Call ahead to confirm information, as details occasionally change after print. If you have a recurring monthly support group or meeting you would like listed in Spiritual Connections, email complete details to news@santansun.com. Bible study Meets twice a month Members of the Women’s Life group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives. Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ, Chandler Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882 Career Connectors 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays Nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant jobsearch topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert Info: www.careerconnectors.org Christian Business Networking, Tri-City Chapter – Chandler, Tempe, Mesa 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals.
Crackers and Co. Café 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter 7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room C100 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter 7:30 a.m. Wednesdays Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Mission Church Seminar Room 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www. christianbusinessnetworking.com East Valley JCC Parent and Child Playgroup 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages
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12 months to 2 1/2 years old. East Valley JCC 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@evjcc.org East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies and plays for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range. Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@ cox.net
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www.facebook.com/forevermarriages. Grief Care 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays A place to come share your feelings or just listen to others as we try to navigate through our grief. You don’t have to do it alone. Epiphany Lutheran Church, south campus old church building 800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler, on the north side of Ray Road near Alma School Road. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com
Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays Support group for wives committed to their marriages. Offering hope, encouragement, biblical truths, fellowship and prayers to stand together for the restoration of marriage. Sozo Coffee House, private room 1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@ lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers.com,
WebXtra: WebXtra: For a complete list of Spiritual Connections, SanTan Sun area monthly support groups, study groups and spiritually stimulating meetings, visit SanTanSun.com and click on “Spirituality.”
WEDNESDAY: Bible Study 12 Noon & 7 p.m. SUNDAY: WORSHIP 10 a.m. 19609 S. McQueen Rd. • Chandler, AZ 480-899-LIFE (5433) • 480-343-0022 www.gospel4life.org
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Sundays 10 a.m. Perry High School onechurch.com
Our church family already loves you. We just haven’t met you yet. Worship: 10 a.m. Sunday Hamilton High School Auditorium 3700 S. Arizona Ave. www.loc-az.org
480-899-1400