Regular schedule begins at Tempe Havurat Emet
Temple Havurat Emet announces the resumption of its regularly scheduled services.
A special service is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1. This service will be a table service that will be preceded by a “Welcome Back” indoor picnic. Chompie’s will cater the picnic, and there will be a $10 per adult charge; children 13 and younger will be charged $5.
The picnic has proven to be a huge success for the past few years.
Following the picnic, the group will be reunited with the pulpit staff of Rabbi Dr. Janet Madden and Cantor Dr. Nancy Cohen. Table service will begin at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the picnic at 5:30 p.m. For those who wish to only attend the services, it will start at 7:30 p.m.
High Holy Days are approaching
The Jewish High Holy Days are rapidly approaching, and Temple Havurat Emet announces its holiday schedule.
• Rosh Hashana services will be as follows: Wednesday, Sept. 24, evening service starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, morning service is from 10 a.m. Lunch will be at Chompie’s, 3481 W. Frye Rd., Chandler.
• Yom Kippur services are as follows: Friday, Oct. 3, evening service (Kol
Nidre) at 7:30 p.m.; 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, morning service, with an afternoon service to follow at 3 p.m.
Yizkur and concluding service times will be announced during the morning service. Break-the-fast will be served at a Sun Lakes residence following the conclusion of services.
Extended family members of congregants are $50, other nonmembers tickets will be $75. Uniformed active military are free as are children accompanied by one paying adult. For more information, call Barbara at (480) 388-0190. For picnic information and reservations, call Carol at (520) 4239941 (Maricopa) or Linda at (480) 5881827 (Chandler).
Check the website: www. templehavuratemet.org, for more information.
SUNDAY WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sunday Mornings
Traditional Worship7:30 & 11:30 A.M.
Contemporary Worship8:50 & 10:10 A.M. Sunday School8:50 & 10:10 A.M.
Spirituality
SPIRITUAL CONNECTIONS
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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
Career Connectors
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesdays Next: July 22
Nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality 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
Christian Business Networking, TriCity 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 of the 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
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
East Valley JCC Parent and Child Playgroup
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Fridays Playgroup for parents with children ages 12 months to 2-1/2 years old.
East Valley JCC
908 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Emily Malin, (480) 897-0588, maline@evjcc.org
East Valley Jewish Couples Club Offers once-a-month social activities such as dining, movies, plays, etc. for Jewish couples in the 45- to 65-year-old age range.
Info: Melissa, (480) 785-0744, beadlover@cox.net
Forever Marriage Ministries Marriage Restoration Support Group for Wives
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Mondays Support group for wives committed to their marriages. Offering hope, encouragement, biblical truths, fellowship and prayers to stand together for the restoration of marriage.
Sozo Coffee House, private room 1982 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Lisa (602) 377-8847, Marriage@ lisacmyers.com, www.lisacmyers.com, www.facebook.com/forevermarriages.
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, near Alma School Road on the north side of Ray Road. Info: www.griefcareaz@gmail.com
Grief Share
6:30 p.m.-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
H.O.P.E. – 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
Jewish Women International, Avodah Chapter 1581
Monthly luncheon
Iguana Mack’s
1371 N. Alma School Rd., Chandler RSVP: (480) 802-9304, (480) 655-8812
JumpStart
11:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturdays
JumpStart is a sidewalk Sunday school community outreach program serving “some of the poorest neighborhoods” 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.-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
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 of 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
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) – Chandler Chapter
10 a.m.-12 p.m. first and third Wednesday of each month
Faith-based “Caring Connection” for those who have loved ones with a mental illness, i.e., schizophrenia, depression, bipolar or anxiety disorder. Find support and share experiences with others.
Risen Savior Lutheran Church 23914 S. Alma School Rd., Chandler Info: Joan, (480) 883-8871
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
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.
Spiritual Chat 7 p.m.-8 p.m. second Thursday of each month
Spiritual topics such as awareness, lucid dreaming, near-death experiences, out-of-body experiences, past lives, living gracefully, reincarnation, karma and divine guidance are discussed during Arizona Satsang Society’s Spiritual Chat sessions.
Unity Church of Divine Love
325 N. Austin Dr., Suite 4, Chandler Info: vizzit@hotmail.com, (877) 3004949
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.-11:30 a.m. second and fourth Friday of each month
All women are invited to a Bible study and discussion of how the lessons can relate to our current lives. Every lady brings something different to the group and learns from each other 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
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