United Church of Sun City

06/14/2026

Rev. Brady Abel's sermon "He Said Yes!" is based on Genesis 12:1-9 ( the Call of Abram to service.)

The Praise Team sings touching anthems and communion hymn, "Do This in Remembrance." Miguel Jackson. guest tenor, joins the Praise Team and sings a beautiful solo entitled "Grace of God Medley."

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06/13/2026

Today's from Mary Luti asks us to consider what we learn from Jesus-as-guest: https://www.ucc.org/daily-devotional/guestability/

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

Please join us this Sunday, June 14 at 10:00 am for the worship and praise of God.

Rev. Brady Abel's sermon,"An On the Road Story- Again," will be based on Genesis 18: 1-15. It's about when the Lord and two companions visit Abraham.

The Praise Team, along with Beverly Fletcher and Floyd Ellison, will inspire you with their beautiful music. The Praise Team will be joined by Kendra Goodenberger. She will also join Kira and Brenda for a special trio.

As always, all are welcome!

Learn more about us at uccsc.com.

06/11/2026

Weekly bible study
Thursdays at 11:00 am
United Church of Sun City
11250 N 107th Ave., Sun City

Looking for a friendly bible study group? Ours is open to the community!

Call the office 623-933-0058 to sign up for the weekly emailed reading and we'll see you on Thursday!

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06/10/2026

June is bustin’ out like a blast from a 700 degree pizza oven! 🍕🔥 (Not quite, thank God!)

Happy JUNE from your Music Ministry! This is when our Choir begins its summer hiatus and our dedicated PRAISE TEAM takes over until the first Sunday in October. That means that for most Sunday worship services, we will have Kira Funk on soprano, Brenda Goodenberger on alto, Michael Nanney on tenor, and me, Alan Paulson, singing bass. Plus of course, Beverly Fletcher holding us all together with the piano accompaniment, and Floyd Ellison, sharing his very expressive, worshipful piano solos each Sunday to help share the load of music to be prepared.

Having said that, we will already have a special guest tenor on June 7 while Michael is visiting family in Texas. Pray for safe travel for Michael and his nephews, Larry and Michael. Our special guest tenor that day will be one of our favorite guests, Miguel Jackson, singing a solo, plus three songs with the Praise Team!

AND, of course, our dear Kira’s baby is due in September, so she’ll probably take some time off to not sleep for a month or five! Please continue praying for Kira, Jacob and baby Evangeline!

If you noticed that I was missing on Sunday, May 24, I was traveling with the Sounds of the Southwest Singers, including our videographer, Greg Yagi, to rehearse, then sing at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and at the opening of the Memorial Day parade in Washington DC, celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday! I LOVE PATRIOTIC MUSIC - so this was an absolute bucket list trip!

The Sounds of the Southwest Singers will be presenting a very enjoyable Christmas Concert at our Church on December 6th!

Please don’t be shy about texting me or calling the office about hymns you’d like to sing or anthems you’d like to hear from our Praise Team!

Thank you to everyone who stays to take on the Valley summer with us, and thank you everyone who expresses such kind words about our MUSIC and the entire worship experience at United Church of Sun City!

In His Glory,
Alan Paulson
Minister of Music

06/08/2026

Some good news and simple strategies from our Parish Nurse, Lisa Dunbar, about staying well right now:

In the past few weeks, I’ve come across several people (including me) who have been down with some sort of respiratory illness. I decided to remind us all of some easy precautions, and also talk about the latest illnesses that have been on the news.

Lets begin there first. Probably everyone has heard of hantavirus which affected people on a cruise ship recently. It turns out this is not a new virus though we have rarely heard of it. It has been around for decades and primarily affects people who come in contact with rodent droppings or nesting materials.

The good news is that it does not spread easily from person to person. The cruise provided close contact over a period of time, and even then, a small percentage of passengers were affected.

Some precautions include wearing gloves and a mask if cleaning out a storage area, cabin, etc. that have evidence of rodents and nests. But by and large, there is no need to worry about this virus spreading through our population.

I also heard someone recently expressing concern about the Ebola Virus. There has been an outbreak of Ebola in Africa again. It’s a horrible virus causing bleeding and often death. But there is some good news. They have developed some vaccines for Ebola and are using them in Africa with promising results. There are some precautions for those traveling internationally, especially to areas in Africa so talk with your doctor about prevention and immunization before going.

The other good news is that the risk in the United States is very low as Ebola does not spread through the air or with casual contact. It requires direct contact with bodily fluids. Healthcare providers continue to take precautions as they are often exposed to the body fluids of others. But for most of us, this is not a common occurrence.

I hope this helps to allay some anxiety and fear about these viruses. But we do need to practice some simple strategies to prevent both contracting and spreading illnesses.

1-Keep vaccinations up to date. Seasonal vaccines like influenza and updates of Covid 19 can be very helpful especially if your immune system is compromised. We are at an age when contracting these viruses on top of our chronic illnesses can cause more serious illness.

2-Wash your hands frequently. Not just when you go to the bathroom (although that’s pretty frequent for some of us). Wash them thoroughly with soap for 20-30 seconds especially after being in contact with frequently used items – public hand rails, shopping carts, etc. If you can’t find a sink to wash your hands, pick up some antibacterial fluid or gel and use that until you find water and soap.

3-Avoid or limit your time in crowded areas inside like concerts, casinos, airports, etc. Consider wearing a mask in these areas if you need to be there.

4-If you feel sick, stay home and don’t pass the illness along. If it’s bacterial in nature and you are on antibiotics, you are not generally contagious after 24-48 hours although some symptoms, like coughing, may continue for weeks. If it is a viral infection, most will spread during the first 3-4 days, so be cautious about who you are with.

5-Cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue, or into your elbow or shirt front.

6-Continue healthy practices of eating well, drinking plenty of water, taking vitamins, and resting well. These are practices that give your immune system a better chance to fight off infections.

Don’t forget that we are offering a CPR class on Tuesday, June 16th from 2 to 5 pm for $25 a person. Please sign up so we know who will be attending.

Have a happy June and be well!

Lisa Dunbar, Parish Nurse

06/07/2026

The worship and praise of God at United Church on the first Sunday after Pentecost.

Rev. Brady Abel's sermon, "The God Who Loves Us" is based on Psalms 8.

The Praise Team, along with Beverly Fletcher and Floyd Ellison, will inspire and move you with their beautiful music.

Learn more about us at uccsc.com.

06/06/2026

No Bull
A UCC Daily Devotional by Rev. Talitha Arnold

The mighty one, God the Lord, speaks: “I will not accept a bull from your house, or goats from your folds.” - Psalm 50:1a, 9 (NRSV)

“So, what’s your favorite Bible verse?” my seminary classmate asked as we stood on the shoreline waiting for the sunrise. We were both new to the East Coast—she from the Midwest and I from Arizona. She wanted pictures of this foreign landscape for her family back home, and I had a new camera to try out.

“I don’t know,” I answered, adjusting the aperture speed to catch the first rays. As someone who grew up in the UCC and never intended to go to seminary, I felt more comfortable determining depth of field than answering questions about the Bible.

“Maybe the verse about ‘the least of these’ or the 23rd Psalm,” I said. “What’s your favorite?” Given her evangelical background, I expected John 3:16 or something from Paul.

“Psalm 50, verse 9,” she answered, not missing a beat. I shook my head. I lacked her command of Holy Writ.

“Psalm 50, verse 9 that says, ‘Let no bull come from your father’s house.’”

“What?” I laughed, almost dropping my camera. “You’re making that up.”

“No, it’s in there!” she countered. “Some translations gussy it up to read ‘I will not accept a bull’ because it’s God speaking. And yes, I know it refers to actual cattle and God not accepting shallow sacrifice.”

“But,” she continued, “the version I learned also tells the truth. God wants ‘no bull.’” Given that my friend came from a tradition that preached against women’s ordination, among other things, she knew that truth.

“‘Let no bull’ should be engraved on every church and every pulpit,” she said. “Look! Here comes the sun.”

Prayer
Holy One, remind us there is always more light and truth (but no bull) to break forth from your Word. Amen.

06/05/2026

THIS CLASS IS NEARLY FULL! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!
First Aid, CPR, and AED Training
Tuesday, June 16, 2:00–5:00 pm
Grace Chapel at United Church of Sun City
11250 N 107th Ave., Sun City
$25

A representative from LP Health Directions will provide us with essential life-saving skills to equip you with the confidence and knowledge to respond effectively in critical situations in our church and c

Certification will be awarded upon successful completion of the class.

Please sign up to attend on the sign-up sheet at the Welcome Table or call the church office 623-933-0058.