Sun City Christian Church

06/08/2026

Caring Angels
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 am
Sun City Christian Church
9745 W Palmeras Dr., Sun City

For the past seven years, a dedicated group of women known as Caring Angels has been quietly making a powerful difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness in Sun City and surrounding communities. Meeting every Monday and Tuesday at Sun City Christian Church and in their homes, these volunteers transform ordinary plastic grocery bags into something extraordinary—hand-crocheted sleep mats that provide comfort, dignity, and protection.

New volunteers are always welcome. Come lend your hands and your heart—and help turn plastic into purpose. Materials for the mats can be delivered to your home or you can join the group at their headquarters.

Learn more about this process at https://www.docsuncityaz.org/2026/01/02/caring-angels-turning-plastic-bags-into-hope/

Or simply show up any Monday or Tuesday at 9 am!

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who need no repentance.
–Luke 15:7

There is a familiar story about a little girl walking along a beach after a storm. Thousands of starfish had washed ashore, scattered across the sand. One by one, she hurriedly picked up those around her and tossed them back into the sea.

An older passerby stopped and watched for a moment before saying, “Why are you doing this? There are far too many. You can’t possibly save them all. What difference does it make?”

The little girl bent down, picked up another starfish, and gently threw it back into the water.

“It matters to this one.”

Some versions of the story say others nearby began to notice too. Instead of dismissing the effort as too small or insignificant, they joined in. And together, they made a difference.

This Sunday we continue our series on the Fruit of the Spirit with a focus on joy. In Luke 15, Jesus tells of a shepherd who leaves behind ninety-nine sheep to search for one that is lost. And when the sheep is found, there is rejoicing. Joy. Celebration. Not because of some grand victory witnessed by the world, but because one mattered.

It is easy to assume joy only belongs to the mountaintop moments of big celebrations, major accomplishments, and extraordinary days. But the joy of the Spirit often appears in smaller places: daily kindness, faithful presence, gentle encouragement, helping one person, growing one more day, bearing one piece of good fruit.

In Luke chapter 6, Jesus also reminds us that good trees bear good fruit. Sometimes simply growing fruit should be enough. Sometimes the quiet work of becoming who God created us to be is already something holy and beautiful.

I look forward to worshipping with you in the Chapel or on YouTube this Sunday as we celebrate the little joys of each of us.

Brett

06/05/2026

We're hosting! Don't miss it!

06/04/2026

Museum Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, June 17, 12 pm
Sun City Christian Church
9745 W Palmeras Drive, Sun City AZ

Come enjoy a light lunch while learning about Sun City's history!

Suggested donation $3. Open to the entire community, so bring a friend or neighbor.

06/03/2026

Men: Join us for breakfast!

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 9
🕒 Time: 9:00 am
📍 Location: George’s Lakeview Cafe, 10502 W. Thunderbird Rd., Sun City

Our monthly breakfast gathering for men is a place for faith, food, and fellowship! Each person is responsible for the cost of their individual meal.

Can't make it? We meet at 9 am every second Tuesday, so mark your calendar and join us next month.

06/01/2026

“By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

This Sunday we spend time reflecting not only the contrast Paul saw in the churches of Galatia, but the contrasts we recognize in our own lives, relationships, communities, and world. What does it mean to nurture the kinds of things that bring life instead of diminishing it? How do we become people shaped more by the Spirit than by fear, resentment, or self-protection?

Learn more about us at docsuncityaz.org.

06/01/2026

Looking for a friendly group Bible Study? Join us any Tuesday at 1 pm for Bible Study with Pastor Brett!

It's a wonderful opportunity to dive deeper into scripture, share insights, and build community. New faces are always welcome, no matter where you are on your faith journey.

Find us at 9745 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City, AZ

Check us out at docsuncityaz.org.

Have questions? Give us a call at (623) 972-6179. We can't wait to see you there!

05/30/2026

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
–Galatians 5:22-23

Do you notice that little phrase above that leads us into Galatians 5:22?

“By contrast…”

It is such a simple transition phrase, and we seem to experience it much more than we spell it out with the turn the phrase in a sentence. Sometimes life feels like a long series of contrasts and contradictions: fear and courage, loneliness and connection, bitterness and grace, death and resurrection.

Paul uses that phrase after describing the ways people and communities can unravel when life becomes centered only on self-interest, division, anger, rivalry, or endless consumption. He speaks candidly about the kinds of behaviors and attitudes that slowly erode relationships and leave people wounded and disconnected from one another.

And then comes the turn: “By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”

This Sunday we will spend time reflecting not only the contrast Paul saw in the churches of Galatia, but the contrasts we recognize in our own lives, relationships, communities, and world. What does it mean to nurture the kinds of things that bring life instead of diminishing it? How do we become people shaped more by the Spirit than by fear, resentment, or self-protection?

I look forward to worshipping with you in the Chapel at 9:30 this Sunday, or on YouTube as we consider together the fruit God longs to grow among us.

Brett