Welcome to the United Church of Sun City
Pastor's Post
Upcoming events:
Sun City All-Stars Band Concert and ice cream: Sunday, November 8 at 3:00 pm
Sun Health Presents: Advance Directives – Tuesday, November 10, 10:30 am
Trivia With a Side of Tacos: Sunday, November 15
Sounds of the Southwest Singers Christmas Concert & ice cream: Sunday, December 6 at 3:00 pm
Christmas Cantata, Sing Christmas: Sunday, December 20 at 10:00 am featuring our choir along with special guest singers and members of the Phoenix Symphony!
All are welcome to worship at United Church
each Sunday at 10 am for the worship and praise of God.
Greetings,
What surprises you and when
was the last time you were surprised?
Was it a pleasant surprise, or was it something not so good? Both can happen.
Years ago, when I pastored a church with children, during the children’s moment, a child would bring the surprise bag. This was a colorful bag they had taken home with them the week before, put an item in it, brought back, and then I would take the item out of the bag during the children’s moment, and seeing it for the first time in that moment, I had to talk about it and connect the item with God. This became known as “Stump the Pastor.”
Two of the items I remember being in the bag on two different Sundays were, Lemon Pledge, and a worn-out Stretch Armstrong. One Sunday, a child brought the bag back empty. Of course, with the empty bag I talked about how God surprised Mary, and all of us, with an empty tomb that first Easter Sunday so long ago. That’s an amazing surprise!
On the other hand, sadly, I am often surprised and shocked by the atrocities that human beings will commit against other human beings such as what we see happening in war torn places like Gaza, Ukraine, and unfortunately violence here at home. However, while it can seem at times that the bad has overtaken the good, I am convinced that there are countless people ready to lend a helping hand rather than doing harm.
Good surprises still happen. An unexpected call or visit with a friend or relative, a scene of spectacular beauty, or a moment of peacefulness in the midst of chaos are three experiences that come to mind for me. How about for you?
I can’t say to be alert to surprises, for if we are alert to them, they won’t be surprises. Instead, whenever, and wherever good surprises occur, revel in them, give thanks for them, and then think about how to share the joy of a surprise with someone else.
Peace,
Pastor Brady
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
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