ALL means ALL! PERIOD! All means you, you, you, and me, and yes….even you. Period! This emphasis on the period further highlights our congregation’s unconditional commitment to being a beloved community for ALL of God’s children. End of sentence! Full stop! What should be a simple, non-controversial claim, is unfortunately still not the norm. Society still struggles to a have shared understanding of how to peacefully thrive among complexity and difference. Unfortunately, far too many churches practice the very divisive harms that plague society. Christ calls us to be a counter cultural community that witnesses to a more loving way of existing in the world. Our concluding summer mini series will inspire us to embody that witness. Pastor Deontez will conclude the series when he returns August 20th at our annual Open and Affirming Sunday. To start the series we are joined by Tres Adames. He is no stranger to the Cross Roads community. He serves as director of PRISM Counseling, and is a pastoral counselor. This Sunday he will encourage us to love through differences. Come, let us worship the God whose Spirit welcomes us ALL. 

Tres Adames is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor and President of Prism Counseling and Arizona Christian Counseling. Tres holds a Master of Divinity from Wesley Biblical Seminary and Bachelor of Arts from Asbury University. Tres is an active member of ACPE (the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education) and currently serves on the ACPE Psychotherapy Commission. Tres hosts and produces a podcast called “Ask a Christian Counselor” is also the host and producer of “Spiritual Care Today,” the official podcast of The Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling.

This Sunday's scripture comes from 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Pastor Deontez is out on some much needed rest and relaxation. He will be back in office on August 15th and will answer emails and phone calls by August 18th. For any questions or concerns please reach out to the church office at (602)944-1524 or info@crossroadsphx.com and we will direct your questions and concerns to the right person. Please continue to pray for Pastor Deontez as he relaxes on his vacation.

Please plan to donate blood at our Blood Drive on SAturday 8/19 from 9:00-2:00. Got to rcblood.org/donate and search for Cross Road's event on 8/19 to sign-up. Also, we would greatly appreciate it if you would post this in your social media accounts: "There’s a REEL need for donors! Schedule a time to give at our Red Cross blood drive on Saturday 8/19 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Cross Roads United Methodist Church, in the lobby, at 7901 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85020. All who come to give will get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of your choice. Appointments: rcblood.org/donate"

Scripture Readers Needed!

We are looking for volunteers to read scripture on Sunday during service.

To sign up click on the link below

Lisa, Selaise, & Nicole Hanson, Tanya Willis & Family, Barbara Hoddy, McGuire & Nixon Family, Doris Siders, Diana & Family, Susan Turner, 

Leaders of The U.S. Government, Lura Turner Homes Residents & Care Givers,  Navajo Nation, Cross Roads Community ​

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AZ Korean Fellowship, Chandler UMC, Cross In The Desert UMC, Desert Chapel UMC

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Summer Church Office Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs - 9am to 6pm, Wed - 9am to 1pm, Fri - Closed