Church on the Palms will hold a service for those grieving this Christmas. The church encouraged those who want to remember and honor their loved ones to join the service on Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 3 p.m. in the sanctuary.
Blue Christmas Service
Church on the Palms announced it would hold the Blue Christmas Service on Dec. 21. The church will offer this alternative to the traditional celebration services. It acknowledged that Christmas might be difficult for others who lost a loved one.
It provided details through its Facebook page. Moreover, Church on the Palms asked its community to invite someone they know is in pain to consider attending the Blue Christmas or Longest Night Service.
As shared on Facebook, the service is an opportunity to acknowledge pain and grief and to honor their beloved. The church also announced the event through its calendar.
About Church on the Palms United Church of Christ
As shared on its website, Church on the Palms is a part of the United Church of Christ. Its mission is to share God’s unconditional love, justice, and extravagant welcome. As stated on its website, the Church of Christ dreams big, acts boldly, and loves God.
It said it welcomes all, no matter who they are or where they are on their life’s journey. Worship services happen on Sundays at 10 a.m.
Church on the Palms is located at 14808 N Boswell Boulevard, Sun City. It is in covenant with Southwest Conference, United Church of Christ.
According to its Facebook page, it welcomes all into the life and ministry of its faith community regardless of age, race or gender, persona, mental or physical ability, gender identity, or expression.
Furthermore, Church on the Palms said it welcomes people regardless of their sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural, or religious background, marital, social, or economic status, and life history.
Church on the Palms believes that the Lord loves all and offers gifts in diversity. It affirms families and relationships established on love, respect, responsibility, and trust.
It encouraged everyone to connect with the Lord, discover community, and impact the world.
This December, the church prepared and organized various events to celebrate Christmas.
Valley Women hosted “A Little Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m.. The church requested all interested in watching the performance donate $15 at the door.
The artistic director for the event was Pastor Jim, and the Accompanist was Jennifer Hoppe.
Another performance will be held on Sunday, Dec. 18, by the Sanctuary Choir. They will present “Love Come to Us” during the worship service at 10 a.m.
Church on the Palms is a certified W.I.S.E. Congregation. W.I.S.E. stands for Welcoming, Inclusive, Supportive, and Engaging congregation.
The church said it started the process of becoming certified with the United Church of Christ Mental Health Network (UCC MHN) in January 2020.
Church on the Palms aspires to be one that cares for the whole person: body, heart, mind, and soul.
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