Rev. Julius C. Keller, a third-generation attorney who, like his forefathers, spent decades advocating for the civil rights of all Americans, before entering the Methodist ministry, will preach at both services on Sunday, January 15. more

A memorial service for longtime Dayspring member Harrison Lee will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 1:30pm in the Tempe Sanctuary. (Please Note: this was listed incorrectly in the newspaper obituary.) Please keep his wife Carolyn, his family, and friends in your prayers.

Condolences may be sent to:

Carolyn Lee

2651 E. Stottler Drive

Gilbert, AZ 85296

Join Laura Hudson and Rev. Rosemary Anderson for a candlelight Labyrinth walk on Saturday, January 21 from 5-7pm. They will be present to walk with you, answer questions, and assist you in debriefing your experiences while walking. This is for all ages!

An informational meeting will be held in the Palo Verde room following the second service on January 22 for those interested in participating or just learning more about the annual Tochi (Mexico) Medical/Dental mission. This year’s trip is April 11-18, 2023. Physicians, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Nurses, Pharmacists are some of the positions we are looking to have as part of our team. Additionally, translators and helpers (mil usos) are also very important positions. Questions may be directed to Amy Lou Simminger or Bev Muller.

The next Taizé Service will be held in Fellowship Hall next Sunday, January 22, at 4pm. This truly is a time for deep connection with God. 

For 17 years, hundreds of residents from Chandler, Gilbert, Guadalupe, Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe gathered at Tempe Town Lake to celebrate the annual Regional Unity Walk.

On Saturday, Jan. 28, the tradition returns after a brief COVID-related hiatus. Enjoy a short, one mile walk that begins and ends at Tempe Beach Park with residents of neighboring communities. It's free! 

A festival starts at 4:30 p.m. with music, food and fun. The walk starts at 6 p.m. Get a free t-shirt and walk for unity, mutual respect and understanding.

Questions? Contact: 480-350-8979 or diversity@tempe.gov.

If you have a youth in 7th grade or above who is interested in being part of the 2023 Confirmation Class, now is the time to sign up! Confirmation begins January 29, and will meet regularly on Sundays from 11:45am-12:30pm. An informal Q&A session for parents and youth will be held on January 22 at 11:45 in the Fellowship Hall. Email Erin with questions or to register.

Our annual church picnic will be on Sunday, January 29 at noon at Desert Breeze Park in the Acacia Pavilion. Bring a lunch and enjoy an afternoon at the park with Dayspring Friends. There will be a baked goods competition and children and adults are encouraged to bring their best home-baked treats for everyone to enjoy. We will also have tug of war, potato sack races, kickball, and much more fun! You won’t want to miss it! 

We host Family Promise the week of January 29. Volunteers are needed for set up, tear down, meal preparation, entertainment, and overnight hosts. Please email Robert for more information or to volunteer. A signup table will be outside on Sunday mornings as well.

Sign up now to attend the first in VIP's organizing training series for 2023. Topics will include strategies for organizing congregations and institutions, identifying leaders, and building a relational culture. RSVP to vipphx@gmail.com. The training will be held on Sunday, January 29 from 4:30-6:30pm at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church (4715 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012).