Inspired by the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness for 40 years and Jesus fasting in the desert for 40 days, Lent is a 40-ish day season of reflection, repentance, and reconciliation. Our Lenten series this year is “This We Believe: learning and living the sacred creeds of the church.” Each Sunday, we are exploring one of the creeds housed in the United Methodist Book of worship. Last Sunday, we explored Creed 883: “A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada”. This Sunday, we focus on Creed 886: “The World Methodist Social Affirmation”. Creeds help us have faithful Christian confession, familial Christian community, and fruitful Christian character. As we worship, may God help us learn the creed so that we can live the creed. May Christ help us learn the creed so that we can better love God, neighbor, and self. May the Spirit impart the creeds into our hearts, minds, and souls. Come, let us worship. 

Our scripture this week comes from 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Singles Supper Club

Singles Potluck the 2nd Saturday of every month at 5:30pm. Meeting at My Mother's Restaurant on the 4th Saturday of every month

4130 N 19th Ave

Phoenix, AZ 85015

Lura Turner Homes' News

It's been almost a year since Central United Methodist closed. We are still mourning that loss, as Central was the mother church to Lura Turner Homes, especially the Christian Ambassadors Class. Formed in 1970, it was the first Bible class for adults with special needs in Arizona. I was hoping that some Central members who volunteered with LTH residents would settle at CrossRoads. Sadly, that wasn't to be. 

On the few times we've been able to get LTH residents to CrossRoads for worship, you've seen how vital prayer and praise,communion and fellowship is to this community. (Most agencies like ours offer NO spiritual enrichment at all!) That said, I'm inviting anyone interested in volunteering with LTH's Christian Ambassadors' Bible Class to visit our Joyce Ridge Civitan House, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23rd to get acquainted with how we do things. We've been fortunate to have Marilyn Seese teach Bible study every other week at Civitan House. But she needs helpers and substitutes. Teachers and drivers are most needed to start with. Since we follow Safe Sanctuary guidelines, we will need at least two adults for every occasion, be it teaching or driving residents to CrossRoads from our Joyce Ridge Civitan House, 5038 North 17th Avenue (two blocks north of Camelback Road). I'd like to get six to eight volunteers so people can rotate the Sunday volunteers. Questions? See me or call at LTH's office: 602-943-4789.



On another note: A great big thank you to one and all who volunteered for our 27th High Tea on March 1. We had the wonderful challenge of outgrowing CrossRoads' space for the past couple years. And we were so grateful to First United Methodist-Glendale for welcoming us to their HUGE fellowship hall. I'm especially appreciative of the 37 volunteers from the CrossRoads church family who followed us to the new location. From table hostess to dishwashers to food preparers and more - CrossRoads hands and hearts were all LTH's this signature event and crucial fundraiser. Thank you and God bless you, one and all.

Blessings, Max. 

Blessing of the Animals Photo Op! 

Do you have a photogenic pup, a cuddly cute kitty, a fabulously feathered friend, or a superb scaly sweetheart?

We are looking to share the love of our CRUMC pets the week of March 30 - April 5! 

If you would like to have your pet featured in a social media post please hit reply in your email and send us your favorite pic of your beloved pet along with: 

• Pets Name: 
• Fun Fact about your Pet:

Submission due by Thursday, March 27.

Thank you, 

CRUMC Communications Team

Liturgist Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to participate in worship. We need volunteers to read scripture, and lead us in prayer. If you are interested please contact Rev. Joshua Warner at

(602)790-1154 or email him at joshuawarner@dscumc.net.

Food Bank In Need of Donations

Cross Roads has supported Desert Mission Food Bank for years in order to be able to provide our community with the basic needs they deserve.

Below is a list of the donations that are acceptable. All donations should be unopened, labeled and in its original packaging. Heart-healthy foods that are low in sodium and fat are encouraged.

• Whole wheat pasta
• Whole grain cereal
• Low sodium canned veggies
• 100% juice
• Chicken and tune in water
• Low sodium canned beans
• Dry beans
• Natural peanut butter
• Bottled water
• Hygiene products
• Toilet paper
• Paper towels
• Baby formula (orange or blue Similac for ages 12 months and younger)

Donations can be made by placing items in the green grocery cart.

Zayon Obgonnia's Family, Twylla Ehlers, Jackie Mauck, Ken Boley, Reuterman & Beaudette Family, Twyla Thompson, McGuire & Nixon Family, Doris Siders, Diana & Family, Susan Turner, Leaders of The U.S. Government, Lura Turner Homes Residents & Care Givers, Navajo Nation, Cross Roads Community ​

Red Mountain UMC, Scottsdale UMC,

Shepherd of the Pine UMC

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Church Office Hours

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri - 9am to 2pm, Wed, Sat - Closed