In addition to 8:50am Sacred Space and our 10am service, starting this Sunday, March 10, we will offer a number of unique opportunities on Second Sundays. Early birds - join us for Body & Spirit Yoga with Connie Stultz (8:45am) or our United Methodist Men’s group (8:15am). You’re invited to walk our Labyrinth --guides are available between 9:00-9:50. Then, plan to stay for either Faith Unplugged with Pastor Michael or Love Lessons with Dr. Gary Lovejoy at 11:30. learn more

Next Saturday, March 16, at 3:30pm, Music Celebrations International presents a joint concert by the Cleveland High School Choir from Portland, Oregon, and the Cantamus Choir from Tempe Preparatory Academy. The program includes pieces by Daniel Brinsmead, Judy A. Rose, Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Bill Withers, and many others. Admission to the concert is free, and all are invited!

Our monthly Taizé Service will be held in the Palo Verde Room next Sunday, March 17, at 4pm. Gathered in the presence of Christ, this is a quiet time of meditative common prayer; truly a time for deep connection and restoration.

On Thursday, Mar 21 at 7:30pm, the ASU Concert Choir will share Durufle's famous Requiem setting with woven interpolations of modern dance, spoken word, and visual projections. The featured soloist is Dr. Stephanie Weiss. Please purchase tickets in advance. Guests who do not have a ticket at the door will be directed to purchase them online.

The Sema Foundation, who joined us for our recent “Sacred Earth: Common Ground” storytelling event, invites everyone to a joyful Iftar Ramadan Dinner on March 23, 6:30 p.m. at their Chandler location. The event is free but requires an RSVP so they can plan accordingly. Please RSVP here to join in this traditional Turkish dinner following their dawn-to-sunset fast. The dinner will be held at the Sema Cultural Center, 325 N. Austin Drive in Chandler.

Our children are collecting toothbrushes to send along with the medical and dental mission trip to Tochimilzoco, Mexico. Now through Palm Sunday, we are collecting new, individually wrapped toothbrushes, floss, and travel sized toothpaste. Children can bring their donations to Sunday school and there are collection boxes in the narthex.

On March 1st, a divided federal court (6-5) refused to protect Oak Flat, an ancient Native American sacred site, from destruction by a multinational mining giant. This beautiful, diverse ecosystem in the Tonto National Forest is a sacred site known to Apaches as Chi’chil Biłdagoteel. Apache Stronghold will now take their religious freedom case to the Supreme Court. To support their efforts, sign their petition here and write your U.S. House Representative and Senators urging them to support H.R. 1351, the “Save Oak Flat from Mining Act.” (Rep. Raul Grijalva introduced this act and no other Arizona representatives have sponsored it.) The planned copper mine would leave behind a crater two miles wide and 1,000 feet deep, spreading toxic waste over the entire area.

We are exploring the idea of a Dayspring Columbarium. This project would help improve missions and ministry and enhance the beauty of our church, while accommodating the true, growing needs of our members. In addition, it will help grow greater emotional bonds between church and family. IF you are interested in this project or in learning more, please take the survey online by clicking the button below. Paper surveys will be available on Sunday morning.