Chuck Heitbrink As the Community Church of SunBird begins making plans for the upcoming fall season, it has become increasingly clear that the music program could greatly benefit from additional support. The church is seeking individuals who are willing to share their musical talents by playing piano during worship services and or by accompanying the…
Tag: Church
May 2026, Community News
Letting Go
Mark Wenz It’s human nature to want to be liked and to desire a large group of supportive people around us. However, some relationships do nothing to support our spiritual growth but do the opposite by holding us back and distracting us from staying on our spiritual evolutionary path. We have all known people whose…
May 2026, Community News
Community Church of SunBird Offers Root Beer Floats
Chuck Heitbrink On March 29, the Community Church of SunBird hosted a special event where volunteers prepared root beer floats by scooping ice cream and topping it off with refreshing root beer. The event provided a delightful treat for attendees on a hot Sunday afternoon. All donations collected during the event will be directed to…
March 2025, Religion
Community Church of SunBird Spring Activities
Jamie Morgan Spring bustles with activity at Community Church of SunBird (CCSB), and we would like you to join us. On Sunday, March 23, we invite the SunBird community to join us for a Root Beer Float Social on the patio from 1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy an old-fashioned root beer float and meet new…
March 2025, Religion
The Ripple Effect of Kindness
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ I want you to imagine a world where kindness is not just an occasional act but a committed way of life that transforms communities. The 2000 film Pay It Forward presents this idea through a young boy’s simple yet powerful plan: If each person…
December 2024, Front Page
Candlelight Service
Excitement is mounting, and the thrill of anticipation for the holiday season is upon us. What better way to celebrate Christmas Eve than with a Candlelight Service right here in SunBird? The Community Church of SunBird is opening the ballroom doors to residents, family, and friends as we celebrate the birth of our dear Savior…
August 2024, Association News
The Days of Summer
Rev. Dr. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As a pastor and a lover of dogs, I often find myself reflecting on the simple joys and profound lessons our furry friends bring into our lives. My administrative assistant and I share a mutual affection for dogs, and we’ve observed how their companionship…
August 2024, Association News
Sun Lakes United Church of Christ Helps Local Elementary School
For the second year in a row, the Mission and Outreach Ministry of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ asked the congregation to help support the needs of Hartford Sylvia Encinas Elementary School, and they did. For the month of June, members of the congregation purchased a variety of school supplies that are needed by…
April 2024, Front Page
Celebrate National Day of Prayer
The Sun Lakes and SunBird communities will meet for the National Day of Prayer at the SunBird Golf Resort ballroom, at 6250 S. SunBird Blvd., in Chandler, on Thursday, May 2. The program begins at 10 a.m., with musicians playing patriotic music from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Sam Rotman, a concert pianist and inspirational speaker,…
March 2024, Community News
The Promise of Spring, the Seeds of Harmony
Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ In the heart of winter, on Jan. 14, 2024, our community embarked on a journey of understanding and connection that defied the cold and barren landscape around us. Gathered within the warm embrace of fellowship, individuals from diverse religious backgrounds came together for an interfaith…