SanTanSun; 6-6-15: Spirit

Registration closing for G-Force Vacation Bible School

Chandler United Methodist Church is holding a G-Force Vacation Bible School for preschool to fifth-grade students as an opportunity for them to explore how to put their faith into action. Participants will discover how to move in and through life with God, as well as experience God’s unstoppable love during the missionfocused interactive and energizing Bible school.

The camp is $20 per student and $30 per family. Registration ends Sunday, June 7. Family members who are onsite volunteers will receive a 50 percent discount. Full scholarships are also available.

The week-long 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 a.m. checkin 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.

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 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

From 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sundays worship services are held and are open to everyone who wishes to attend at Chandler United Methodist Church. Fellowship hour with light refreshments is enjoyed 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 infants and children is provided.

A complete listing of activities can be found by visiting www.chandlermethodist. org or by calling (480) 963-3360.

Jewish congregation wishes the Rev. O’Neal well

The Sun Lakes Jewish Congregation, an established reform congregation that meets at the Sun Lakes Chapel on the second Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m., had one last opportunity to welcome the Rev. Jim O’Neal to the pulpit. The congregation wished him well in his retirement. He spoke to the importance of motherhood and the rabbi presented a crystal plaque for his friendship over the years. O’Neal presented gifts to the women in the congregation in recognition of motherhood.

Services are a great way to meet new people, connect with Judaism and learn. New attendees are invited to be introduced at the service and members of the congregation connect with these attendees. Oneg Shabbats are held immediately after the service at Sun Lakes Country Club. Everyone is invited to attend.

The next Sabbath service will be held on Friday, June 12, at the Sun Lakes Chapel. Everyone is invited to the annual healing service and the Oneg after the service.

SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS

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SUNDAYS

“In the Presence of the Angels”

12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7

This program celebrates the dedication of Interfaith CommUNITY’s new sanctuary in the name of Archangel Michael. It will feature inspiring original songs by singer-pianist Jim Sorensen to marvelous PowerPoint visuals of angelic beings, and the public debut of “Suite for the Angels,” an original semiclassical work by internationally known composer and keyboardist, Jay Steinberg. Other guest artists include singers Will Zecco and Anthony Keyes and Wayne Hoffman, and local favorites Jazz Blue and Midnite Mission. Potluck will be shared at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $20. First 20 to register receive a free CD. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community.org

Celebration Service

10:30 a.m. Sundays

All with peaceful beliefs are welcome to this inclusive, loving, thriving UNITY Community. Join the group at 10 a.m., proceeding the service, for fellowship. Youth and toddlers meet during service. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community.org

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

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, celebraterecovery@crnaz.com

MONDAYS

The Art of Parenting

7:30 p.m. Mondays

Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy 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. Pollack Chabad Center for Jewish Life, 875 N. McClintock Dr., Chandler. Info: (480) 855-4333, rabbi@chabadcenter.com

TUESDAYS

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: (480) 442-5806 www.careerconnectors.org,

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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. Info: Maia, (480) 425-0624, www.christianbusinessnetworking.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. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 739 W. Erie St., Chandler. Info: (480) 963-4127, www.htlutheran.com

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. Desert Springs Church, Room 106, 19620 S. McQueen Rd., Chandler. Info: hope4all@comcast.net, www.helpovercomingpainfulexperiences.org

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.

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

Twelve-step program for families and friends of addicts. Faith Community Church, 1125 N. Dobson Rd., Chandler. Info: www.nar-anon.org

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WEDNESDAYS

Gong Meditation and Yoga Nidra

7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10

Presented by Will Zecco, gong master. Bring yoga mat, blanket and pillow as desired. Love offering will be accepted. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa.

Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community.org

“A Course in Miracles” with the Rev. Julianne Lewis

1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Wednesdays

The weekly group is 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: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community.org

The Art of Parenting

9:30 a.m. Wednesdays

Six-session course from the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute and presented by Rabbi Mendy 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. Chandler Jewish Community Center, 908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info: (480) 855-4333 or rabbi@chabadcenter.com

Panic Healing and Meditation

7 p.m. to 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

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. You don’t have to do it alone. Epiphany Lutheran Church, South Campus, old church building, 800 W. Ray Rd., Room 325, Chandler. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com

Healing Prayer and Meditation Circle

7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Wednesdays

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

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. Chandler Christian Church, 1825 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler. Info and registration: www.chandlercc.org/reengage

THURSDAYS

Spiritual Chat

7 p.m. to 8 p.m. second Thursday of each month

A discussion of spiritual topics such as awareness, lucid dreaming, near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, past lives, living gracefully, reincarnation, karma and divine guidance during Arizona Satsang Society’s Spiritual Chat sessions. Unity Church of Divine Love, 325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler. Info: (877) 300-4949, vizzit@hotmail.com,

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

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

FRIDAYS

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

Temple Havurat Emet

7:30 p.m. first Friday of each month

Lecky Center, Robson Library. 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes. Info: www.templehavuratemet.org

Women’s Life Group

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. second and fourth Friday of each month

All women are invited to a Bible study and discussion of how lessons can relate to our lives. Every lady brings something different to the group and learns from others to get to know new friends. Sun Lakes United Church Of Christ, Sun Lakes Country Club Chapel Center, 9230 Sun Lakes Blvd., Sun Lakes.

Info: Jan Olson, (480) 802-7457 or Joy King, (480) 588-1882

SATURDAYS

Spirit Night—Psychic Fair

4 p.m. to 8 p.m. third Saturday of each month

The “Lightworkers” offer a wide range of services including Reiki, facials, mediums, drumming, tarot, angel messages and more. Services range from $20 to $30. Cash only. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: www.interfaith-community.org; heatherposey70@gmail.com

Unity Drumming and Healing Circle

6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. fourth Saturday of each month

Beginner, expert drummers and observers welcome. Bring snack, appetizer or dessert to share. Love donation accepted. Interfaith CommUNITY Spiritual Center, 952 E. Baseline, Suite 102, Mesa. Info: (480) 593-8798, www.interfaith-community.org

OTHER

Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives Offers hope to the hurting Valleywide 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.

Jewish Women International, Avodah Chapter 1581

Monthly luncheon. Social Box Eateries, 1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler. RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812

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

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, Chandler. Info: Jan Olson at (480) 802-7457 or Joy King (480) 588-1882

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

Shalom Chapter of Hadassah to resume meeting in fall

The Shalom Chapter of Hadassah celebrated the end of its season with a May 12 high tea and fashion show at the Oakwood Clubhouse in Sun Lakes.

Guests got into the spirit by wearing hats and white gloves. Teapot flower centerpieces decorated the tables along with faux jewelry and ceramic shoe knickknacks.

The organization’s publicist, Doris Codkind, said in a press release that the setting was “just lovely and complemented the models wearing

Chico’s outfits as they meandered between the tables. Such a beautiful afternoon and a memorable event that will be repeated next year.”

The Shalom Chapter of Hadassah is looking forward to resuming its meetings. For information about becoming a member of Shalom Hadassah, call Cyril Goodman at (480) 802-0243 or Kathy McKimmy at (480) 895-5194. Regular meetings are set for Sept. 30, Oct. 20, Nov. 17 and Dec. 15.

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For more information, contact Chafee, King of Glory Lutheran Church, at (480) 838-0477 or visit www.kogaz.org.