G-Force Vacation Bible School registration open at CUMC
Kids, preschool to fifth grade, will have the opportunity to explore how to put their faith into action at G-Force Vacation Bible School.
The weeklong Bible school will feature activities, games, music, crafts, science projects and more from Monday, June 15, through Friday, June 19. The camp will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Chandler United Methodist Church, 450 E. Chandler Heights Rd. From 8:45 a.m. to 9 p.m. check-in will be held and pick-up begins at 12 p.m. Parents and guardians must sign in and out each day and have their photo ID ready to show at checkout.
It is $15 per student and $25 per family
before Sunday, May 31; $20 and $30 afterward. A 50-percent discount for family members who are onsite volunteers is available. Full scholarships are also available.
Registration ends Sunday, June 7.
Attendees will discover how to move in and through life with God, as well as experience His unstoppable love during the mission-focused interactive and energizing Bible school.
The G-Force Vacation Bible School is limited to 55 students for kindergarten through fifth grade and 10 students for preschool, 4-year-old, students.
Registration forms are available at
All-night learning to be held at Chabad of the East Valley
Chabad of the East Valley will host its annual all-night study of inspirational, intellectual, energetic and fun classes in honor of the holiday of Shavuos, the giving of the Torah and Mount Sinai.
“Tikun Leil Shavuos: Examine, Scrutinize, Debate and Discover” will be held from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Saturday, May 23, at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875
N. McClintock Dr., Chandler.
Although it is free, RSVP is strongly suggested.
To receive a topic and sage to discuss, or help preparing, contact rabbi@ chabadcenter.com. All presentations will be followed by questions and answers and open discussion. All topics will be discussed for 45 minutes followed by a 15-minute question and answer session.
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
www.chandlermethodist.org, or by stopping by the church office during regular hours.
For more information, call Steve Gregory at (480) 963-3360 or steve.chandlerumc@ gmail.com.
Community invited to service Worship services are open to everyone who wishes to attend services from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sundays at Chandler United Methodist Church. Fellowship hour with light refreshments is offered between the two services.
The church is celebrating more than 100 years in Chandler. It is a full-service,
multigenerational, multicultural church, with ministry, services, programs and small groups for every age group.
Sunday school for children, youth and teens is also available at 8:40 a.m. and 10:10 a.m. on Sundays.
Adult Sunday School class, the “Spirit Seekers” is held at 9:45 a.m. Sundays.
A nursery for young infants and children is provided.
A complete listing of activities can be found by visiting www.chandlermethodist.org or by calling (480) 963-3360.
Rabbi conducts new course at Pollack
The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) will present “Judaism Decoded: The Origins and Evolution of Jewish Tradition,” a new six-week spring course. The course will uncover the unique formula that has sustained Jewish tradition for millennia.
Rabbi Mendy Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley will conduct the six-course session, which began on Monday, May 11, at the Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler.
“Just as science follows the scientific method, Judaism has its own system to ensure authenticity remains intact,” explained Rabbi Zalman Abraham of JLI’s New York headquarters. “We wanted to shed light on the mystery that surrounds biblical interpretations. This really is an eyeopening course.”
With the world changing at a rapid pace, “Judaism Decoded” tackles the intricate questions of whether rabbis can unilaterally change Torah, and how Jewish tradition reacts to new circumstances and modern day dilemmas.
“Judaism Decoded” is “an extremely sophisticated examination of Talmudic methodology, tackling the toughest questions about the nature and legitimacy of rabbinic law,” said Dr.
center
Eugene Kontorovich, a law professor at Northwestern University and contributor to the influential “Volokh Conspiracy” law blog.
The course, he said, combines “high academic rigor with fundamental rooting in Jewish tradition.”
“Judaism encourages us to question,” said Deitsch. “Torah law is built on a complex source code, and we’re going to examine it in detail. But, we’re going to reach back even further: How do we even know the Torah is true in the first place? This course is going to address these controversial questions head on. I don’t think anyone will want to miss this.”
Like all previous JLI programs, “Judaism Decoded” is designed to appeal to people at all levels of Jewish knowledge, including those without any prior experience or background in Jewish learning. All JLI courses are open to the public, and attendees need not be affiliated with a particular synagogue, temple, or other house of worship.
Interested students can call (480) 8554333 or visit www.myjli.com for registration and other course related information.
JLI courses are presented in Chandler in conjunction with Chabad of the East Valley.
Summer Garden Party presented by Jewish Women’s Circle
The Jewish Women’s Circle, a project of Chabad of the East Valley, presents its third annual Summer Garden Party at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 31, at Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler.
The party will celebrate Jewish women, as well as honoring a true woman of valor, Alice Fierstein for her dedication and involvement throughout the years. It is $36 per person.
To reserve a spot, email rywelner@gmail.com or call (480) 855-4333.
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
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“A Course in Miracles” (ACIM) with the Rev. Julianne Lewis
6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays
Book Study “Lesson 101: Perfect Happiness” by Jon Mundy
1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Weekly Study Group provides an interactive time of learning and sharing, appropriate for course beginners, as well as long time students of ACIM.
Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa Info: The Rev. Julianne (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaith-community.org
The Art of Parenting
7:30 p.m. Mondays
Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler or 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Chandler Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Deitsch of Chabad of the East Valley, designed to help parents at all levels of Jewish knowledge develop their own parenting philosophies and techniques. Cost is $99. Info: (480) 855-4333 or rabbi@chabadcenter.com
Bible Study Meets twice a month
Members of the Women’s Life Group study the Bible and discuss how the lessons can relate to their lives.
Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ, 25635 S. Country club Dr., Sun Lakes Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882
Career Connectors
9 a.m. to noon, fourth Tuesday of month Nonprofit organization connecting professionals in career transition to highquality resources and hiring companies; each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits.
Central Christian Church, Gilbert Campus/Student Center, 965 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert Info: www.careerconnectors.org, (480) 442-5806
Christian Business Networking, Tri-City Chapter—Chandler, Tempe, Mesa
7:15 a.m. Tuesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Crackers and Co. Café, 535 W. Iron Ave., Mesa Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.christianbusinessnetworking.com
Christian Business Networking, Chandler Bi-Monthly Chapter
7:30 a.m. second and fourth Tuesdays each month
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Chandler Christian Church, Room C100 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler
Christian Business Networking, East Valley Chapter
7:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Offers members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and business referrals. Mission Church Seminar Room, 4450 E. Elliot Rd., Gilbert Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.christianbusinessnetworking.com
Celebrate Recovery Men’s Step Study
5:30 p.m. Sundays
Gender-specific accountability groups that meet for 28 weeks and use the eight recovery principles. CrossRoads Nazarene Church, 2950 W. Ray Rd., Chandler Info: (480) 722-0700 or celebraterecovery@crnaz.com
Dedication of Interfaith CommUNITY
Spiritual Center
10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17
Dedication to Archangel Michael and original music “Angel Compositions” by im Sorenson.
Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa Info: Rev. Julianne (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaith-community.org
East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies and plays for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range. Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@cox.net
Empower Model for Men
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays
The three-class series is taught by author Scott E. Clark and designed to offer practical wisdom and tools to help men shift into their higher consciousness, based on the seven-step empower model detailed in Clark’s book, “Empower Model for Men.” Cost is $85. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800.
Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage
Restoration Support Group for Wives Offers hope to the hurting Valley-wide through one-on-one Biblical marriage teaching, God-honoring wife discipleship and marriage restoration mentoring to wives seeking God’s will in the restoration of marriage.
Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@lisacmyers.com, www.forevermarriageministries.com, www.facebook.com/forevermarriages.
Gong Meditation and Yoga Nitra with Will Zecco, Gong Master
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 18
Bring yoga mat or blanket and pillow if desired Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa
Info: Rev. Julianne (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaith-community.org
Grief Care
6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
A place to come share your feelings or just listen to others as we try to navigate through our grief.
Epiphany Lutheran Church, South Campus, old church building
800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com
Grief Share
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays
A combination seminar and support group that meets weekly with people who understand because they have “been there” themselves. Fee for materials is $15, but scholarships are available.
Guided prayer, affirmations and visualization for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800
HOPE—Help Overcoming Painful Experiences
7 p.m. Tuesdays
Free weekly small group sessions helping people overcome emotional pain caused by divorce, grief, addictions and more; free child care for children ages 10 and younger.
Prior to service is a 10 a.m. Coffee and Tea Happy Hour Fellowship. All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving, UNITY Spiritural Community.
Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa Info: Rev. Julianne (480) 593-8798 or www. interfaith-community.org
Interfaith CommUNITY Celebration Service with KC Miller
10 a.m. CommUNITY Gathering, 10:30 a.m. service Sunday, May 31
Guest speaker KC Miller, owner and chief spiritual officer of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. Music by Will Zecco.
Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa
Info: Rev. Julianne (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaith-community.org
JOY: A Workshop with Shiranda Deerwoman
12:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17 Shiranda, specialized kinesiologist, presents this worshop to resolve and balance blocks to joy and energetically align attendees to joy.
Cost: $25 love offering. No one will be
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For more information, contact Chafee, King of Glory Lutheran Church, at (480) 838-0477 or visit www.kogaz.org.
First Baptist Church of Sun Lakes
A Church of Joy Committed to the perfect Word of God, living under the Lordship of Jesus Christ, and worshiping with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.
Dr. Marc Drake, Senior Pastor 9535 E. Riggs Road Sun Lakes, Arizona 85248 480-895-1088 www. csl.org
Sundays: Bible Study: 8:30 am Worship: 10:00 am
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Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa Info: Shiranda (928) 478-6928, www.interfaith-community.org
Jewish Women International, Avodah Chapter 1581
Monthly luncheon
Social Box Eateries, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812
JumpStart
11:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturdays
JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school community outreach program serving needy areas in Chandler, offering snacks, games and teachings about Jesus to area children.
Participants meet at Faith Family Church, 11530 E. Queen Creek Rd., Chandler Info: Joanne Sweeney, (480) 539-8933
Kids’ Sunday School
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sundays
Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800, www.unityofchandler.org
Lift Your Spirit
10 a.m. Sundays
Hear inspirational messages and music. Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800, www.unityofchandler.org
Meditation Moments
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Weekly meditation and healing events. Chanting, healing, gong, Nidra yoga. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa Info: Rev. Julianne (480) 593-8798 or www. interfaith-community.org
Moms in Prayer International
A group of mothers who meet one hour
each week to intercede for their children and schools through prayer. Info: Liane Wright, (480) 699-7887, www.momsinprayer.org
Monthly Women’s Fellowship 6:30 p.m. fourth Tuesday of each month
The monthly fellowship Bible study with the East Valley Chapter of Christian Women’s Devotional Alliance “ministers to women’s spiritual, emotional and physical needs.”
Best Western-Mezona, 250 W. Main St., Mesa Info: (480) 232-3773
Narcotics Anonymous (Nar-Anon) –Chandler Chapter 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-step program for families and friends of addicts
Faith Community Church, 1125 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler Info: www.nar-anon.org
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) – Chandler Chapter 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month
Faith-based “Caring Connection” for those who have loved ones with a mental illness. Find support and share experiences with others.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church, 23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Joan, (480) 883-8871
Panic Healing and Meditation
7-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays
Guided meditation and healing for those facing physical, emotional, mental or spiritual issues in their lives. Love offering requested.
Unity of Chandler, 325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler Info: (480) 792-1800
Pathway of Tone with Nikko Hanson
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 27
Experience chanting and ancient holy sounds on a much deeper level.
Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa Info: Rev. Julianne (480) 593-8798 or www.interfaith-community.org
Real Love Support Group
6:30 p.m. Thursdays
For those who have a desire to acquire more “real love” and in the process find great personal happiness and more fulfilling relationships. Love offering requested.
Unity of Chandler
325 N. Austin Dr., Chandler, Info: (480) 792-1800
Re|Engage Marriage Program 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Whether you’d rate your marriage a two or a 10, this class will help you reconnect.
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Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info and registration: www.chandlercc.org/reengage
Rosary Prayer
3 p.m. second Friday of each month St. Steven’s Catholic Church 24827 S. Dobson Rd., Sun Lakes Info: (480) 895-9266
Shalom Chapter of Hadassah 11:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month Iron Oaks (Oakwood) Clubhouse, 24218 S. Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes Info: Cyril, (480) 802-0243; Kathy, (480) 895-5194; Shirley, (480) 883-9159; or Joyce, (480) 802-4902.
