Tag: Sun Lakes United Church of Christ

Living Love in a Leap Year

Rev. Derrick Elliott, Pastor, Sun Lakes United Church of Christ As the desert winds of February sweep across Sun Lakes, we are gently reminded of a unique season in our calendar—a time when love takes center stage in its various hues. February, a month often associated with Valentine’s Day, invites us to examine deeper into…

Christmas Joy

Beth Smith The members of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ celebrated Advent Joy with a Christmas Toy Drive for underprivileged children in the Chandler area. The members of the church received Joy by shopping for the children. They gave Joy to the volunteers at Matthew’s Crossing Food Bank who stated that they had never…

Giving to Those Who Need Our Help

Beth Smith The members of Sun Lakes United Church of Christ have made it their mission to help those in our community and the greater Phoenix area who are in need. Over the years, the church has helped support many different agencies but really tries to focus on some agencies that are right in their…

The Wholeness of a Nation

Rev. Derrick Elliott Last July 4, many houses of worship joined the United States in celebrating Independence Day, marking the day this country declared independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1776. This day is characterized by the explosion of fireworks, parades, BBQs, concerts, and family reunions—a day where all citizens gathered together to…