Join us for a special screening of Ahimsa: Gandhi: The Power of the Powerless, a powerful film on Mahatma Gandhi and the transformative power of non-violence, this Saturday, April 5 in the Fellowship Hall.

Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. – Bring a dish to share and enjoy a warm meal as we gather in community, including our Family Promise Guests.

The film starts at 6:30 p.m. – Experience a deeply moving journey through history, from Gandhi’s legacy to the civil rights movement and beyond.

This beautifully woven documentary highlights the impact of non-violent resistance across the world—from South Africa to Europe and back to the U.S. We hope you’ll join us and bring a friend as we reflect, connect, and recommit to being part of the change. See you there! 

A memorial service for one of Dayspring's founding members, Larry Haubrock, will be held this Saturday, April 5, at 11:00am in the Tempe Sanctuary. Please keep his wife Beverly, his family and friends in your prayers during this difficult time. The service will be livestreamed HERE.

Collection extended! Dayspring United Women in Faith are collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to support services to the homeless, women and children in need. Collected shoes not only support these missions, but they will be reused and given a second life in developing countries. Donation boxes can be found in the narthex (lobby) now through April 6. Last year we were able to provide funds to help climate and energy justice programs. This year our organization is needed more than ever to help our world with diversity, equality and inclusion for all of God's children.

What is the relationship between truth and democracy? How do we reconcile competing accounts of reality in our current political moment? Is the rule of law sufficient to meet the challenge of widespread lies and conspiracy theories? In what ways does religion—religious belief, belonging, institutions and identity—strengthen and/or undermine democracy?  Join Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict for this free conversation with David French on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at the Pima Auditorium (ASU Memorial Union, Room 230). Learn more

Join us on Second Sunday, April 13, at 11:15 a.m. in Room 111 for this month’s Second Sunday Parenting Class with Lainie Sgouros, a certified School Psychologist with 20+ years of experience and the Psychologist Coordinator for Kyrene School District.

Specializing in Triple P Parenting, MTSS, and social-emotional learning AND a mother of two teenagers, our speaker brings a wealth of both professional expertise and real-world parenting insight. The program will focus on:

Self-discipline & independence – Helping teens take responsibility and set goals.

Balancing expectations – Supporting success while managing stress.

Building positive connections – Encouraging confidence and healthy relationships.

Children’s and Youth activities are available at the same time. Gain expert tips to navigate the teen years with confidence. Join us! more

On Easter Sunday, Dayspring will once again be filled with beautiful spring flowers. Each flower is given as a memorial to or in honor of special loved ones or friends. In addition, gifts may also be made to UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief, in lieu of a plant. Both of these gifts will be listed in our Easter print and digital bulletins and shown during Easter services.

The cost per flower (Tulips, Gerbera Daisies, Easter Lilies, etc.) is $20.00. This would also be a good guideline for your gift to UMCOR, though any gift is welcome. The deadline is 12 noon on Monday, April 14. Please fill out the form HERE or reply to this email for assistance.

We'll host a Family Holy Week Event (and dinner!) on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:00 p.m. Services on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday also begin at 6:00 p.m. Then on Easter morning, we’ll have services at 8:30 and 10:00 in Tempe and 11:00 in Arcadia. Please go to dayspring-umc.org/easter for more detailed information.

We need volunteers for Easter Sunday! If you're interested in being a shepherd or greeter at either the 8:30 or 10:00 Easter service, please email Andrea. 

Children’s Ministry is collecting individually wrapped toothbrushes, travel-sized toothpaste, and floss for this year's medical mission trip to Tochimizolco, Mexico. Please bring your donations to church through Palm Sunday, April 13.

Children's Ministry is hosting a Pet Food Drive to support Lost Our Home Pet Rescue's Pet Food Bank, which helps families who are struggling to feed their pets. By donating pet food and supplies, you can help keep pets with their families, rather than being surrendered during tough times. We will collect donations on April 6 and April 13. Any kind of dry dog or cat food (puppy/kitten or adult) is greatly needed. You can donate through their Amazon wish list or drop off items in the narthex. Thank you for your generosity!

NEEDED:

Unopened bags and/or cans of Cat, Dog,

Puppy, and Kitten Food

Kitten and/or Puppy Formula

Cat Litter

Pet Furniture/Kitty Condos

Pet Beds

Toys & Treats

Disinfecting Bleach

Towels

NOT ACCEPTED:

Opened bags or cans of pet food

Sheets, pillows, mattresses

Several members of churches around the country, including our own, have received fake emails from alleged church staff requesting emergency financial assistance of some kind - usually in the form of gift cards. These emails do not come from a validated church email account, (ours will always end in “@dayspring-umc.org"). THESE E-MAILS ARE FRAUDULENT. If you ever receive an email like this, please do not respond to the email or communicate with the sender in any way.

Nancy Juarez from the State Attorney General’s Office recently joined us to present information on how to protect yourself from fraud, warning signs it might be a scam, and common scams to look out for. Watch her presentation HERE.