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AAPI PANEL DISCUSSION - TONIGHT! |
Join the DSC-RACE coalition on May 13 at 6:00pm for a panel discussion with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) clergy and laity in the DSC includes sharing their experiences of racism in our churches and communities register and learn how to fight racism against the AAPI community and to be a better ally. learn more/register
Then, at 7pm on May 24, the DSC-RACE coalition hosts an informal interview with Bishop Bob sharing about his personal experiences with racism and the challenges and hopes we face as we strive toward peace and justice in the Desert Southwest Conference and The United Methodist Church.
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NEIGHBORING WITH IMAGINATION |
As we emerge from home and reengage in our communities, we will begin exploring new ways to be in neigbhoring relationship with the communities around both Dayspring Tempe and Aldersgate UMC/Dayspring Arcadia. Join us starting Wednesday,May 19th at 6pm via zoom for a six-week kick-off of our Neighboring with Imagination class focused on discovering new ways to be the church in the neighborood and develop a missional imagination.
contact the church office or email Amy for information.
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Graduation Sunday is May 23! All High School, College, and Graduate/Professional School Grads will be recognized during that morning's service. Please email your graduate’s information and a photo by Tuesday, May 18, to have their information included in the bulletin and video on Graduation Sunday. Thank you!
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HELP US PREPARE FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES! |
Join us for a “dress rehearsal” as we return to in-person services. We will gather in the sanctuary and watch the (pre-recorded) 9:00 service together. Our team has been working hard to make sure we can return to in-person services safely – help our ushers, greeters, and technical team return to form while running through the new processes and procedures to make sure they are as safe and efficient as possible. Also, May 23 is Pentecost, so be sure to wear red! And don’t forget your mask! RSVP HERE
Need help with registration? Watch a How-To video HERE.
Learn more about our in-person service plans HERE.
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HELP US WITH OUR IN-PERSON SERVICES |
Ushers and Greeters are needed starting June 6th to help get Dayspring back to church. Eight to ten volunteers are needed every week to arrive 30 minutes before service to help safely get Dayspring members back to in-person worship. Early Birds are needed to welcome, check-in and seat members, and clean up after services. Instructions will be provided. Thanks in advance for assisting! Call the church office at (480) 838-1446 or email Debi to help.
Click Here to learn more about our reopening plan or to RSVP for the June 6 service!
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We are excited to announce a live concert at Dayspring on Friday, May 28, at 7:30pm! Broke Fiddles, ASU graduates Sarah Schreffler and Spencer Ekenes, will present a concert of music for two violins. The program includes music by Jessie Montgomery, Bela Bartok, Daniel Bernard Roumain, Sergei Prokofiev, and Enrique Esin Yepez. The concert will be held outdoors in the Dayspring Courtyard. Those who are vaccinated may safely attend without wearing masks. Tickets ($10 per person) must be purchased in advance HERE. In accordance with CDC and conference guidelines, attendance is limited to 50 persons. Learn more.
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As we approach the time of slowly emerging from this pandemic and begin to make plans to return to some in-person church we want to invite Everyone in Dayspring to attend one online Gathering Group meeting in the month of May. We will join in small groups to listen and share. more
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THANKS FROM FAMILY PROMISE |
Thank you to all who donated and/or provided meals for Family Promise this week. Three families composed of 15 individuals (6 adults and 9 children ages 7 months to 14 years) were housed and fed at the Earll location. We are next scheduled to host the week of August 8. |
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YOUTH MINISTRIES COORDINATOR |
The Staff Parish Relations Committee is looking for a high energy individual who is interested in working up to 20 hours a week with the youth (7 – 12 grades) of the church in the capacity of Youth Ministries Coordinator.
Requirements of the job include:
- BS/BA degree preferably in education or counseling
- Alignment with the core values and mission of Dayspring
- Experience in Progressive Christian Education and youth ministry is strongly preferred
- Excellent listening, communication, organizational and prioritizing skills
- Demonstrated ability to teach, meet, recruit, and work with youth, parents, volunteers, and colleagues
- A current State of Arizona Department of Public Safety Finger Print Clearance Card
- Driver’s license and clean driving record.
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In the past weeks, several Dayspringers have participated in Valley Interfaith Project's walks in Maryvale to inform residents about nearby opportunities for COVID-19 vaccinations. The area is underserved and has one of the lowest vaccination rates, so VIP volunteers went door to door to deliver flyers and assure people that the vaccine is safe, free, and available in their neighborhood. Read the article in the Arizona Republic.
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ONGOING WEEKLY ONLINE GROUPS & CLASSES: |
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