For now, masks are still being encouraged while indoors. We have resumed our outdoor coffee hour following the service (in the atrium). We will continue to live stream so folks with special vulnerabilities or concerns on our webpage at https://www.desertpalmucc.org/.

OPEN INVITATION

If you or someone you know have a need for prayer, please join us on Zoom any Wednesday between 3:00 and 4:00 and share the request.  No need to be present for the whole hour - drop in as you can.

If the time isn’t convenient, you can also send your request to admin@desertpalmucc.org with Joys & Concerns in the subject line. The need will be shared with those attending, added to the Prayer List, and shared with the Desert Palm Prayer Team.

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Energy Justice for All
Tuesday September 20, 2022, 5:30 PM
Zoom meeting, register here

Join AZIPL and guests on Tuesday evening for a discussion of Energy Justice for All. 

As prices go up across the board, many families and individuals struggle to cover high utility bills, especially in the summer.  We'll learn what the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers to households and engage in a conversation about how congregations can ensure those measures reach medium- and low-income households.

Educational  Session

Sunday, Sept 25 at 4:00 PM

 "Why pronouns are important."

The session will be planned for one hour in the library, and there will be a Q&A at the end so that it can run a bit longer. Topics will include learning more about the LGBTQ+ spectrum and terminology as we live our mission to be an Open and Affirming church. Speakers will include Corey Meier, Ellen Colangelo, and Gary Gephart. 

Educational Night re Prop 308

Friday, September 30, 2022, at 6:30 PM (in the sanctuary)

Join us for a few short video clips and some Q & A about prop 308, the pending legislation that will ensure Dreamers and other graduates from AZ high schools will qualify for in-state tuition.

Fall Adult Ed Offerings

October 2, 16, 23, 30 (skipping October 9th)

Anti-Racism Storytelling Group: Hybrid (in-person and via zoom) post-church 10:30-11:30 AM

Join Pastor Tom starting Sunday, October 2nd (through October 30th) as he leads a storytelling group on anti-racism, and discuss any stories that come to mind when you think about race and your personal experiences. Zoom Link below. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84262115295?pwd=RHRianZhVnUxMEFIZEtmZEZXSWtidz09
Meeting ID: 842 6211 5295
Passcode: DPUCC

Sunday, October 2nd, 2022

Neighbors in Need (NIN) is a special mission offering of the United Church of Christ that supports ministries of justice and compassion throughout the United States. One-third of NIN funds support the Council for American Indian Ministry (CAIM).

Two-thirds of this offering is used by the UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) to support various justice initiatives, advocacy efforts, and direct service projects through grants. Neighbors in Need grants are awarded to UCC churches and organizations doing justice work in their communities. These grants fund projects whose work ranges from direct service to community organizing and advocacy to address systemic injustice.

This year, a special focus is on economic justice. With inflation impacting all of our households, it is important to support those struggling with income inequities and food scarcity.  

Neighbors in Need helps make a ‘Just World for All’ possible. For this to occur, we need your support.

You can contribute in two ways:

1. You can write a check payable to Desert Palm UCC and make a note on the memo line for NIN.
2. Or you can use the ‘Give’ feature on our DPCC website. There will be a ‘Donation’ option and a drop-down box where you can select NIN.

Time: Monday, Oct 17, 2022, 10:00 AM Arizona
Topic: Caregiver Coordinators
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82551785780?pwd=MGZHc1FXRU80YWdNSFRIZVBhNzNwZz09
Meeting ID: 825 5178 5780
Passcode: DPUCC

Coffee Hour is a time after the church service for people to get together and talk about whatever is on their mind. Get to know people you may not know very well. You can talk or just listen; it’s up to you. Whether you’re in the Phoenix area or across the country, join us and share some good conversation and fellowship time. 

Topic: DPUCC Coffee Hour
Every Sunday 11:00 AM
             

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89734014493?pwd=cCs4RmdON0pqTTVWbXEzYWVKbkdaZz09
Meeting ID: 897 3401 4493

Warren Ray Littleford is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting every Monday at 7 pm.

Topic: Supportive Conversation Zoom Meeting
Every Monday at 7 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92800034295?pwd=ZStxejAzZDVqUVMvclF6bFR3enFXdz09

Meeting ID: 928 0003 4295
Passcode: DPUCC

Joys and Concerns Zoom

Every week on Wednesday at 3:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81085456697?pwd=Z0xXN20vb25NREEvMGxneVMxeFYvUT09

Meeting ID: 860 7155 9166

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has about 200 call centers nationwide to receive these calls for suicide prevention and mental health crises. We have been waiting two years for this, and it has finally happened. As of this Saturday, July 16, 988 will be the new phone number for mental health emergencies.