Bloom in the Desert UCC

Bloom in the Desert UCC Sunday morning worship service and weekday office hours. “Bloom” is an Open and Affirming United Church of Christ. Denominational info is at www.ucc.org.

Bloom is the fully authorized local church in the United Church of Christ (UCC) in the Coachella Valley, with Palm Springs as our operational base. Our ministries have local, regional, national, and global reach. Sunday Worship gatherings are in Palm Springs and online via Facebook live. Our members are active in the Southern California Nevada Conference of the UCC (SCNCUCC) and our regional Easte

rn Association. Our founding roots and affiliations connect us with the Church Within A Church Movement and Reconciling Ministries Network in the Methodist tradition. As a result, we identify as an interdenominationally respecting, inclusive, progressive-Christian, traditional mainline, liberal protestant church. We began from scratch in 2002, as a “new start” church community of grace, mercy, and justice meeting for Sunday morning worship at 10:00 with coffee time following, at 3601 East Mesquite Avenue in Palm Springs, California. That's the Demuth Community Center building at the west end of Demuth Park; one block east of El Cielo Road, just over one mile west of Gene Autrey Trail. Please know that you are always welcome to join us.

Celebrating love with Randy and Donald!
06/08/2026

Celebrating love with Randy and Donald!

06/07/2026

Welcome to Bloom in the Desert Ministries UCC. Service starts 10 to 15 minutes after going live.

May God’s blessings and peace be with you today and in the weeks to come.

If you wish to consider becoming a member or associate member of Bloom, please contact John DiNapoli at 202-215-0628 or [email protected] for information.

For other information and donations, please visit www.bloominthedesert.org or email [email protected].

If you are watching a pre-recording, you may skip the setup card and preservice music to go directly to the “Welcome.”

Peace be with you.

Bloom will conduct its first 2026 FOOD CARE-A-VAN to support The Center Community Food Bank on Friday, July 17, 2026. Th...
06/06/2026

Bloom will conduct its first 2026 FOOD CARE-A-VAN to support The Center Community Food Bank on Friday, July 17, 2026. The Center director has indicated there is a great need for food and cash contributions during the Summer months, when many donors are away.

We will be seeking collections of recommended food items (and cash donations) from the congregation in the weeks leading up to the Care-A-Van. Bloomers can begin drop offs of
unexpired non-perishable food at Sunday services beginning Sunday, June 21 and at the Church office.

Prayer is one of the most potent weapons in our arsenal, and having friends who pray for you means they are joining with...
06/03/2026

Prayer is one of the most potent weapons in our arsenal, and having friends who pray for you means they are joining with you in inviting Jesus into the matter. As we lift someone in prayer, we are asking for His divine intervention to help that person to navigate life’s twists and turns. This collective act of prayer can lead to miraculous changes that manifest in both dramatic and subtle ways.

Bloom has multiple ways for us to hold others in prayer: by requesting prayer in a worship service, by adding the person to the BloomNotes prayer requests, or by emailing [email protected] with your prayer request; the latter are sent to Bloom’s volunteer Prayer Team. (To join the team, email [email protected] and ask to be added to those who receive our email prayer requests.)

Our Music Director, Paul Cady, invites us to attend a cabaret journey on September 26 at the Plaza Theater (tickets on s...
05/29/2026

Our Music Director, Paul Cady, invites us to attend a cabaret journey on September 26 at the Plaza Theater (tickets on sale now).

Mama’s Boy weaves story and song, showcasing Gregg Glaviano's powerful vocals. He reflects on growing up with a mother living with chronic depression and how it shaped his life—from first love to marriage, divorce, and coming out. With humor and heart, he transforms turbulent moments into understanding, forgiveness, and self-acceptance, ultimately finding the courage to fully love himself.

Featuring beloved songs from Broadway, the Rat Pack, and classic pop, this moving performance comes alive with Paul Cady, Richard Elander, Jim Gnaster, and Jenny Carey in an unforgettable cabaret experience.

Some of the members of our Spring Fling 17 team and Pastor James gathered at Elaine’s today to celebrate a successful fu...
05/27/2026

Some of the members of our Spring Fling 17 team and Pastor James gathered at Elaine’s today to celebrate a successful fund raiser. Bloom in the Desert is blessed with our hardworking volunteers! 💜

Join us this Sunday, May 24, at 10 AM at Demuth Community Center as we end Eastertide with a celebration of Pentecost.
05/22/2026

Join us this Sunday, May 24, at 10 AM at Demuth Community Center as we end Eastertide with a celebration of Pentecost.

May 24 (Pentacost Sunday) is the next collection date for the UCC's 5 for 5 Missions. "Strengthen the Church" focuses on...
05/20/2026

May 24 (Pentacost Sunday) is the next collection date for the UCC's 5 for 5 Missions. "Strengthen the Church" focuses on various elements including leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation among congregations - all set forth in love. Bloom's support of our wider church missions has been an important part of who we are as a UCC church. Your support is appreciated!

Address

3601 East Mesquite Avenue
Palm Springs, CA
92264

Opening Hours

10am - 11am

Telephone

(760) 327-3802

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