This Sunday, October 13, is the next Second Sunday! Each month, Dayspring’s new Second Sunday open house offers a variety of food, music, and activities for all ages from 8:30am - noon. Learn more and view the October schedule!

As countless families and communities face the overwhelming aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, UMCOR (the United Methodist Committee on Relief) is supporting the efforts of conference disaster response ministries across the region.

Cleaning and hygiene kits are being delivered. Early Response Teams are removing debris, tarping roofs and cleaning homes. Watch a video of UMCOR's Helene response HERE.

We pray for all those impacted by these disasters, as well as first responders and volunteers. The road to recovery will be long, but together, we can bring hope and healing. To support this and other U.S. disaster response efforts, go to dayspring-umc.org/give and select UMCOR in the dropdown.

The ASU Mill Ave Jazz, Barrett Symphonic Choir and the ASU Gospel Choir sing exciting works from all over the world on Thursday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. Children and ALL students with a valid ID (any level, any institution) receive FREE admission ay the door and do not need a ticket. Please purchase your tickets in advance at: https://www.purplepass.com/events/292672-asu-mill-ave-jazz%2C-barrett%2C-and-gospel-choirs-oct-17th-2024

Our 19th annual Dayspring Fall Festival is on October 19 from 5-8pm. This is a church-wide event and is also open to the preschool and surrounding community. Costumes are encouraged! Join our youth as they host this evening full of fun fall themed activities for families, games, bounce houses, haunted house, trunk-or-treating and more! Watch for discounted presale tickets on Sunday! Proceeds benefit the youth trip to Sierra Service Project this summer.

Want to experience a celebration of an authentic Christian faith that supports a vision of a pluralistic democracy? On Sunday, October 20, from 5-8pm, come together for live music and food and hear from award-winning authors who will explore a hopeful Christian vision for a multi-racial, multi-faith democracy. The Faith and Democracy Tour features Diana Butler Bass, Author of Freeing Jesus: Rediscovering Jesus as Friend, Teacher, Savior, Lord, Way, and Presence; Kristin Du Mez, Author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation; Robert P. Jones, Author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; and Jemar Tisby, Author of The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance as well as special musical performances. Learn more and register here!

Jemar Tisby will preach during the 10 a.m. service that day as well, and following the service, there will be a Q&A and book signing with Jemar Tisby and Kristin Du Mez.

On the evening of October 24, two weeks before the November election, Valley Interfaith Project t leaders and guests will gather with public officials and candidates to discuss VIP’s agenda around

mental health, affordable housing, and neighborhood safety. Join us to hear where

candidates stand on these issues and help create a Maricopa County where everyone can thrive. The assembly is from 6:30-8:00 at Shepherd of the Hills UCC (5524 E Lafayette Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85018). Please register HERE for the event.

United Women in Faith are collaborating with Women4Women Tempe to help unhoused and low-income women in our communities maintain their dignity, health, and self-respect by providing feminine hygiene products to those in need. Please consider donating feminine hygiene products (menstrual pads, tampons, etc.) at the following dates and locations:

Sunday, October 13, 10 a.m., Dayspring narthex.

Sunday, October 20, 10 a.m., Dayspring narthex.

Thursday, October 24, 7 p.m., Palo Verde Room, United Women in Faith Unit Meeting.

Our ninth annual Blessing of the Animals is Sunday, October 27, at 12:00pm. All pets are welcome. Please bring dogs on a leash or in a carrier. If you’re unable to bring your pet, for any reason, but would still like them blessed, please bring a photo. Children are invited to bring their stuffed animals for a special blessing during Children’s Time at the 10:00am service.

The children in BeTween are raising money by hosting a car wash on Sunday, October 27, from 11:15 to 12:30 in the church parking lot. Your donations will support our Christmas service project for local kids in need. 

Our Church Directory is now accessible through our app. Please download the app HERE and create your profile -- you will likely need to scroll down to find the "Create Account" button in the Profile square. As a security precaution, you must be logged in to view the directory. Please email Kris with any questions or if you are having trouble logging in.