Easter, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is the day we celebrate Christ’s death-destroying resurrection from the grave. Easter is the day we celebrate Christ’s triumphant victory over the grave. Easter is the day we celebrate Christ’s divine power to overcome hate, horror, and hell. Like Mary Magdalene on that very first Easter Sunday, we joyously run to all who will hear and jubilantly declare that the stone has been rolled away, the tomb is empty, and the living is no longer among the dead.  

Come, let us worship the living and resurrecting God.  Come, let us worship the living and risen Savior. Come, let us worship the living and renewing Spirit.  Come, let us worship!  

Our scripture this week comes from Luke 24:1-12

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

Easter Sunrise Service

50th Sunrise Service Hosted by central Phoenix United Methodists. This year's speaker is Max McQueen.

For the 50th year, central Phoenix United Methodists host an Easter Sunrise Service for the metro-Phoenix community. It's at 6 a.m., Sunday, April 20th at Steele Indian School Park, two blocks north of Indian School Road off of Central Avenue. The hour-long service is at the park's Neighborhood Mound. Follow the directional signs to the worship site, near the huge American flag. All faiths are welcome. For more information, please contact CrossRoads UMC at 602-944-1524 or info@crossroadsphx.com. 

Pay For Pancake Breakfast Tickets Here

Pre-order your Cross Roads UMC shirt today!

"God is love and everyone deserves to be loved"

These mission statement shirts come in four (4) colors. As seen in the picture. T-shirts are unisex short sleeve jersey tees. For any questions please reach out to the office at info@crossroadsphx.com

Mandi will also have paper forms on Sunday during Pancake Breakfast.

Zayon's memorial service has been moved to Cross Roads UMC on Friday, April 26th.

Viewing will start at 10am, followed by the service at 11am.

Judith Hunter

Moore Beaudette

Judith Hunter Moore Beaudette, daughter of Lewis and Mabel Moore passed peacefully on March 22nd at the age of 82. She leaves daughters Deborah (David) Reuterman and Lisa Beaudette; grandchildren Kayla, Jacob, Abby, Elizabeth, Jada, and Emma; brother Buddy (Marilyn) Moore; nephew Hunter and his three children Sage, Michael and Lucy.

Judy was raised in Ruther Glen, VA and loved country living. She entered nursing school out of high school and later joined the US Air Force. She spent 11 years traveling the world in the Air Force before settling in Phoenix to raise her daughters. Though Phoenix became her adopted home, nothing matched her love for Ruther Glen. She traveled back to Virginia at every opportunity and nurtured a deep connection for her daughters with her home. In Phoenix, Judy spent 32 years as a NICU nurse for Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She loved taking care of God's most fragile children and in that time she learned that death was nothing to fear. Judy was an active member of both St Paul’s UMC in Ruther Glen and Cross Roads UMC in Phoenix. She devoted her life to God and believed deeply in the Methodist philosophy to do all the good you can for all the people you can for as long as you can. Her home was always open to those who needed a place to live and a warm meal from Mom Beaudette. She taught her daughters that family is defined by those you love and those who love you. From her years in the Air Force through her years in the NICU her impact was significant and our loss is great. We are comforted, however, in the knowledge that she crossed without fear, confident in love and excited to reunite with Jesus.

For friends and family in Phoenix, a memorial service will be held on May 31st at 10am at Cross Roads UMC. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Paul’s UMC, Cross Roads UMC or Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

My Neighbor's Voice is starting up this summer. As the heat rerises, we need to have indoor activities. Listening to each other share our stories about topics such as:

Our Society, Our Spiritual Life, Civil Rights and Responsibilities, Our Society and Political Thoughts.

We gather in person at Cross Roads or in our home to listen to each other. There isn't any discussion. This is a listening exercise that will help understand each other. We keep it civil.

The session is about 90 minutes.

If you are interested, text Jim Stephens 480-567-8420 or email at stephens.jim.a@gmal.com

What to do when it is hot? My Neighbor's Voice

When: the summer of 2025 Time and date TBA

Where: Cross Roads UMC or at Jim and Myrna's

How: We listen to each other on a range of current topics

Why: To flesh out our own thoughts and listen to others

More information: https://www.myneighborsvoice.org/



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, Reuterman & Beaudette Family, Twyla Thompson's Family, 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