Welcome to the United Church of Sun City
Pastor's Post
All are welcome at United Church
each Sunday at 10 am
for the worship and praise of God.
Greetings,
I know I say this more all the time,
but it’s hard to believe that the
season of Lent is here already.
Where did this past year go?
Lent actually begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5. United Church will participate in a community Lenten service at Sun City Christian Church – Disciples of Christ at 5:00 pm that day. All are welcome, and encouraged, to attend. I will assist in leading the service.
As we move into the Season of Lent 2025, I invite you to embrace this time of year as a journey of reflection, renewal, and deepening faith. I have said many times before, Lent is not just about giving something up; it’s about making space for the new - space in our hearts, our minds, and our daily lives – always allowing for opportunities to grow closer to God.
For centuries, Christians observed Lent as a season of preparation, a final period before baptism. It was, and is, a season to slow down, to pray, to think with great intention about faith, to serve with love, and to allow God’s grace to shape us anew. There are multiple ways that this can occur. I encourage you to find a meaningful way to walk this journey. I am glad to advise if you would like.
Of course, United Church will offer opportunities, like the community Ash Wednesday Service, to gather, reflect, and grow faithfully. I hope you will join us for worship on Sunday mornings, participate in Bible study, sing in the choir if just for this season, volunteer for a new activity, and take time for personal reflection. In whatever way you choose to observe the season, I pray it will be a time of spiritual renewal, drawing you closer to the Lord. Let me know how it is goes.
Peace and Prayers for Your Lenten Journey,
Pastor Brady
P.S. Be sure and look closely at this newsletter that provides events scheduled for the Lenten Season at United Church.
United Church of Sun City, a congregation of the United Church of Christ, has the distinction of being the first church to be established in a Del Webb retirement community. Organized in 1960, United Church has been serving Sun City and the surrounding area since at the current location of 107th Avenue and Sun City Blvd.
Today, with an atmosphere of inclusion and care and with respect for diverse theological thought, the goal of United Church is to create a church family, while nurturing individual and collective spiritual development through meaningful biblically based worship, music, education, fellowship, and involvement of members and friends. United Church strives to provide wider community service, social justice, and responsible stewardship.
Senior Pastor Rev. Brady Abel, the United Church staff, and the entire congregation extend a special invitation to everyone for Sunday worship. All are welcome!
We're a lively congregation where age is a number and life is a gift.
- a fabulous music program
- a varied and stimulating activities program
- meaningful mission and creative outreach
- thought-provoking sermons and wonderful worship
New to United Church of Sun City? Check out our Visitors Page or watch to a recent sermon. Read our ONA statement.
In short, we're a community where people come to be part of family who worship, work, and have fun together.
The United Church of Sun City was the first church established in Sun City, Arizona. We have a well-deserved reputation for excellence in programming and warmth in our welcome. But we aren't stuck in the past! We know God is still speaking, and we are still listening! Come see for yourself.
Wherever you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!
United Church of Sun City
You're invited to our Easter Cantata!
Palm Sunday, April 13 at 10:00 am
The Sun City community is invited to this outstanding annual musical event! Our music ministry team, led by Alan Paulson and joined by members of the Phoenix Symphony, present “From Silence to Song” composed by Joseph Martin.
United Church of Sun City
11250 N. 107th Avenue, Suite 105
Sun City, AZ 85351-4002 MAP
(Corner of 107th Ave. & Sun City Blvd.)
Phone 623-933-0058
Email office@uccsc.com