Our annual Ministry Fair is coming back to Dayspring Tempe this Sunday, January 8! We'll have one service at 10:00, featuring a baptism renewal. The service will be followed by a simple meal and the Ministry Fair on the patio. This is a great chance to learn more about all the incredible things happening at our church!

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. The featured soloist is internationally acclaimed baritone, Gordon Hawkins. All are welcome to these services in Tempe which will commemorate the work and legacy of slain civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

A memorial service for longtime Dayspring member Harrison Lee will be held on Saturday, January 21 at 1:30pm in the Tempe Sanctuary. 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!

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 Maria for more information or to volunteer. A signup table will be outside on Sunday mornings as well.

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. Schedule to be provided the first of the new year. Email Erin with questions or to register.