Monthly on the fourth Friday at 11 am
Come for good conversation and an opportunity to meet new friends! Each person is responsible for the cost of their own meal; restaurant will distribute individual checks. Sign-up sheet is in Cobbs Hall, or call the church office.
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Monthly on the second Tuesday at 9 am
NEW LOCATION!
Our monthly breakfast gathering for men is a place for faith, food, and fellowship! We meet at 9 am every second Tuesday at George’s Lakeview Cafe, 10502 W. Thunderbird Rd., Sun City, AZ 85351
Join us!
Each person is responsible for the cost of their individual meal.
A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex or you can call the church office (623) 972-6179.
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 twice a week 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.
The process begins with collecting plastic bags. Each bag is flattened, cut into strips, and tied together to create plarn (plastic yarn). Using a simple pattern made with just the double crochet stitch, volunteers crochet the plarn into sturdy mats measuring about 3 feet by 6 feet. These mats serve as moisture barriers, helping keep people dry and insulated from cold or damp ground.
The environmental impact is just as impressive. To date, Caring Angels has kept more than 203,000 plastic bags out of circulation and out of landfills. Considering that plastic bags can take over 1,000 years to disintegrate, this effort is truly a win for both people and the planet.
Each mat requires about 750 bags—a reminder that even small actions, repeated faithfully, can add up to life-changing results.
Caring Angels has even been recognized for its work receiving an award from the State of Arizona Volunteer Environmental Stewardship Program, honoring the group’s commitment to service and sustainability.
Today, the need is greater than ever. The group currently has a mountain of donated plastic bags, but fewer hands to turn them into mats. Many longtime members have passed on or can no longer crochet for extended periods of time. Volunteers are needed at every stage of the project—cutting bags, making plarn, and especially crocheting mats. Those who can crochet are the greatest need right now, and the pattern is simple and easy to learn.
If you are looking for a meaningful way to serve—one that blends compassion, creativity, and care for creation—Caring Angels invites you to join them. A few hours of your time can become a mat that offers warmth, dignity, and hope to someone in need.
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.
The group meets every Monday and Tuesday morning at Sun City Christian Church, 9745 W. Palmeras Drive, Sun City AZ 85373. Call this phone number 623 972-6179 with questions and for more information.
Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 pm
A light lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $3 per person
Medical fraud, waste, and abuse is a critical issue in healthcare, as it raises the premium costs for everyone. Dr. Marcia Blake, a seasoned healthcare fraud analytical investigator will discuss the difference between fraud, waste, and abuse, with emphasis on how individuals can identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse in their encounters with medical providers. She will discuss how to review the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) received for a visit or encounter with the healthcare system, and how to compare the statement to what happened at a visit or encounter within the healthcare system. Attendees will learn how to understand medical statements with special emphasis on Medicare and Supplemental insurance statements, what to do if you find or suspect discrepancies in billing or abuse of system (e.g., billings for services not received or upcoding of services) along with what to do if you suffer physical or psychological abuse from a provider.
Over the next six months, our Wellness Committee will offer educational sessions collaborating with qualified internal and community professionals. Future educational sessions will address osteoporosis; falls and fractures; aging and agism/dementia; navigating the healthcare system; keeping important medical/legal information; visual & hearing impairments and assistive devices; nutrition for seniors; Footcare/Podiatry; medication; and end of life issues, including the Five Wishes program. In addition, an exercise program will begin soon to augment the informational sessions to support an active and healthier community.
The mission of this project is foremost to empower individuals to be self-advocates for their medical care and wellness, as well as that of their loved ones through the programs and information provided by the project. A secondary goal is ensuring trusting relationships are built between participants that help alleviate isolation and loneliness. In addition, individuals are encouraged to seek ways to remain active, better understand the aging process, community resources, and the medical system.
We had a great turnout for the fantastic steel drum concert on September 22! Thanks, Dick Huggins, for these photos!
We had a wonderful time at the annual Arizona Disciples Women’s Ministries Retreat in Prescott!
Here we are with Rev. Carole Williams, a retired DOC pastor from Coolwater Christian Church. The 2025 retreat is scheduled for September 12–14 so save the dates, mark your calendars, and watch for registration early next summer!
Don’t miss hearing this amazing steel band right here at Sun City Christian Church on Sunday, September 22 at 3 pm.
The Desert Winds Steel Orchestra is a large 15+ member steel band, performing on steel drums (pans) which originated on the Caribbean island of Trinidad & Tobago. Their repertoire includes calypso, Latin, oldies, pop songs, and an array of island tunes.
All in the community are welcome to attend. There will be light refreshments and we’ll receive a freewill offering.
Wednesday, April 24 at noon in Cobbs Hall
Pastor Brett is presenting a slideshow of his trip to Italy! Join us for a potluck featuring Italian cuisine as we enjoy Pastor Brett’s Italian adventure! There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for the potluck (we can’t wait to see what wonderful Italian dishes you’re bringing!) This is going to be great! Don’t miss it!
May 15 at 12 pm
Bring friends, family, and neighbors to learn about fire safety and free services from Seph Arnold, a representative from the fire department.
Enjoy a pizza lunch and a cold drink for $3.
Sign up on the sheet in the narthex or call the church office (623) 972-6179.
