We will collect non-perishable items for our neighbors through Tempe Community Action Agency this Sunday, August 25. Donations may be left on the benches at the front gate to be collected and delivered to TCAA following Sunday's services. If you're unable to bring food to donate, but would still like to contribute, please CLICK HERE to donate securely online (please select “TCAA Food Bank” in the General Fund dropdown list). 

Whether you’re a new mom or you’ve been through it all, the Moms’ MeetUp is open to all moms in search of a kid-free night out. We will meet for dinner and supportive, judgement-free conversation at Freely Taproom & Kitchen tomorrow, Friday, August 23, at 7:00pm. Email Andrea with questions or to RSVP.

Whether you’re a new mom or you’ve been through it all, the Moms’ MeetUp is open to all moms in search of a kid-free night out. We will meet for dinner and supportive, judgement-free conversation at Freely Taproom & Kitchen on Friday, August 23, at 7:00pm. Email Andrea with questions or to RSVP.

Do you love to sing? Have you always wanted to sing in the Dayspring Choir? Now’s a great time! The summer choir sings this Sunday, August 25, meet in the Music Room at 9:30 Sunday morning to rehearse.

The Celebration Chorale, Dayspring’s adult choir, will begin regular rehearsals on Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00pm in the Music Room. Email David for more information.

Regular rehearsals for the DayspRingers handbell choir started August 13. Please email Cindy to learn more. Children’s, and Youth Choirs began rehearsals on July 31. The Children’s Choir (1st-6th grades) meets from 6:00 to 6:45, and the Youth Choir (7th-12th grades) rehearsal is 6:45 to 7:30. New singers are always welcome! Please email JulieAnne for more information.

Join our Giving Garden team and Master Gardener Angela Judd for a free class on August 28 at 6:30pm in the Palo Verde Room. Companion planting and crop rotation can feel overwhelming for the home gardener, but it doesn't need to be that way. Learn the fundamental principles for successfully implementing these practices for a healthy and productive garden. Angela Judd is creator of the popular blog, "Growing in the Garden." If you have a gardening challenge or question, you will likely find the answer at growinginthegarden.com. Email Chris to reserve your seat. Childcare may be available upon request.

Join us in solidarity for Bright Stars of Bethlehem's 5th annual virtual fundraising gala, "20 Years of Hope," for a night full of inspiration and stories of resilience. On Saturday, September 7th, at 4:30 P.M., where you'll experience captivating stories from the talented students of Dar al-Kalima University and from the ground in Palestine. Join us for an evening of HOPE.

If you can't join us, but you'd still like to donate to Dar al-Kalima University, the first and only university of arts and culture in Palestine, please donate here.

If you would like to purchase a raffle ticket in advance, visit our raffle page.

This isn’t just a church service, it’s a morning packed with different activities for all ages from 8:30am—noon! It's the Sunday morning YOU create! Enjoy breakfast while you craft your own Sunday experience with a variety of options including Prayer & Communion stations, a super fun new Kids' Church, the much anticipated return of the Faith Unplugged service, the new Celebrating the Divine Feminine service, the Love Lessons Relationships Workshop, and Yoga Nidra and Sound Bath Healing Meditation. Learn more

Bible Sunday is coming up on September 15. Dayspring has a tradition of presenting Bibles to all third graders (and older kids who have not yet received Bibles) during the church service. If you would like your child to participate, please email Andrea as soon as possible so she can be sure to order enough Bibles for everyone.

We are hosting a First Aid/CPR/AED training class on Saturday, September 21, from 9:00-noon in the Fellowship Hall. The program cost is covered for the first 25 attendees. This training is open to the public, but spots are limited. Please email Andrea to register.

The summer heat in Arizona can be deadly, especially for anyone struggling to make ends meet. A new website from Arizona Interfaith Power & Light provides information that can help you or someone you know. Find out where your nearest cooling center is, what to do when your A/C goes out, how to get help with your utility bills, and what assistance is available to better equip your home and lower those energy bills. Visit Ways to Beat-the-Heat, where you can download one-page handouts with information to help someone in your community, or your own household!