We are excited to invite you to Pathways to Presence, a day dedicated to exploring contemplative practices that will help you center, connect, and nourish your body, mind, and spirit. Throughout the day, you will experience practices such as: Chair Yoga Labyrinth walk Lectio Divina Mandala drawing Meditation …and more. In addition to the…
Let’s talk about love and compassion in terms of strength and stability. Our love can come and go: sometimes it feels strong, and at other times, it feels fleeting. However, with Buddha’s teachings, we can enhance our love and have better relationships. Learn how to make your loving relationships stronger and your love more stable….
An Interfaith Community Conversation: Exploring the Love at the Heart of Judaism With Rabbi John Linder and Rev. David Felten February 4, 11, 18, 25, 2025 – 7:00 PM (via Zoom) Join facilitators Rabbi John Linder and Pastor David Felten for a unique, heartfelt dialogue on Rabbi Shai Held’s profound new work, Judaism Is About…
The 16TH ANNUAL FOUNTAIN HILLS Interfaith Thanksgiving will be held SUNDAY. NOV. 24th at 2pm, at THE FOUNTAINS, A UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Join your neighbors from the rich variety of Fountain Hills faith groups as we gather for our 16th annual celebration of our many blessings & our unity as people of faith. For more…
Can you imagine what it would be like to be homeless in Phoenix in the summer?! AZ Faith Network, AZ Maricopa Association Of Governments, and ASU are sponsoring “Cooling stations.” The Fountains will be collecting donations of bottled water, Coleman ½ gallon jugs and items for personal care/hygiene kits as an ongoing project. We will…
Every summer the youth at The Fountains participates in a one-week mission trip to serve communities in need. In 2018 and 2019 we went to Tsaile, AZ to work with the people of the Navajo Nation in various construction related projects. As we all know, COVID restrictions prevented us from traveling in 2020 and this…
Three new trees were planted in the Memorial Garden recently, honoring and remembering family and friends of The Fountains. Jim Erickson is a long-time member of The Fountains and donated a tree in honor of his deceased parents and his family. Jim has been instrumental in renovation and upkeep/maintenance of our Campus. Magdelena Herzberger, Holocaust…
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten December 27, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten December 20, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten December 13, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten December 6, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten November 29, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten November 22, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by ellie hutchison November 15, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten November 8, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten November 1, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 25, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 18, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 11, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 4, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 27, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 20, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 13, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 6, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten August 30,2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Bishop John Shelby Spong August 23, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Bishop John Shelby Spong August 16, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten August 9, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten August 2, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten July 26, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten July 19, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Beginning July 20th, The Fountains and “Together We Care” are co-sponsoring The 21-Day Racial Equity Habit-Building Challenge. Developed by racial justice educators Debby Irving (link), Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr (link), and Dr. Marguerite Penick-Parks, it is a program that provides a curated list of links to readings, podcast excerpts, and video clips, that, over the course…
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten July 12, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten July 5, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten June 28, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. Kimberly Scott June 21, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten June 14, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten June 07, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten May 31,2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten May 24, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten May 17, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten May 10, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten May 3, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten April 26, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten April 19, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten April 12, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten April 5, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
The first Sunday of the month is The Fountains’ traditional Communion Sunday. In response to pandemic “social distancing,” you may have heard about some churches providing/delivering elaborate “pre-blessed communion kits” or “single serve communion cups” (in disposable coffee creamer-style “pods”), “drive-through” communion, and other attempts to try and provide as traditional a kind of communion…
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten March 29, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten March 22, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by ellie hutchison March 15, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten March 8, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
“Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time” Reading Schedule One chapter per week: 1st Week of Lent (March 1st) – 1. Meeting Jesus Again 2nd Week of Lent (March 8th) – 2. What Manner of Man? The Pre-Easter Jesus 3rd Week of Lent (March 15th) – 3. Jesus, Compassion, and Politics 4th Week of Lent…
A sermon by Stephen J. Patterson March 1, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten February 23, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
The Fountains is thrilled to welcome Dr. Stephen J. Patterson back to Fountain Hills for both our 9am and 11:15 services (with a Q&A at 10:15) on Sunday, March 1st. Author or co-author of over ten books on the origins of Christianity and the George H. Atkinson professor of religious and ethical studies at Willamette…
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and kicks off the 40 days leading up to Easter. Ashes are smudged on our foreheads and we’re reminded that we’re going to die (like we need a reminder!). But lurking behind Ash Wednesday’s reputation of self-reflection and penance is a celebration of life. And fire. Yup,…
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten February 16, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten February 9, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten February 2, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten January 26, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten January 19, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten January 12, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten January 5, 2020 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
The Fountains’ Sunday morning Adult Education class, RxEKNEW, will be beginning a new series on Sunday, January 19th at 10:15. “Marcus Borg: Beyond Belief” is a brand new DVD program featuring favorite moments, core teachings and extensive never-before seen material from the LtQ archives plus commentary from Rev. Marianne Borg. A long-time friend and contributor…
The Fountains’ latest “Living the Questions” program is a dynamic new discussion series on Climate Change: “ProFuture Faith: The Prodigal Species Comes Home,” featuring eco-theologian, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, the Rev. Michael Dowd. Focusing on the intersection of science, spirituality and sustainability, the course seeks to bridge the gap between head and heart, science…
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten December 22, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
An original cantata by Steve & Jamy Culp December 15, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten December 8, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten December 1, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by the Rev. David M. Felten November 24, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by the Rev. David M. Felten November 17, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by the Rev. David M. Felten November 10, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by the Rev. David M. Felten November 3, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 27, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 20, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
The first module of the popular DVD course “Living the Questions 2.0” will be offered at The Fountains beginning Wednesday morning, Oct. 30th at 10am and will continue for seven (7) weeks. The theme of the first seven sessions is “Invitation to Journey” and includes topics like Taking the Bible Seriously, Stories of Creation, and…
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 13, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten October 6, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 29, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 22, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 15, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. David M. Felten September 8, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. Adele Resmer August 25, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. Adele Resmer August 11, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Pastor Jane Cheek August 4, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Pastor Jane Cheek July 28, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Pastor Jane Cheek July 21, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Pastor Jane Cheek July 14, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Pastor Jane Cheek July 7, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. Al Gephart, guest speaker June 30, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Rev. Al Gephart, Guest Speaker June 23, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Rev. Al Gephart, Guest Speaker June 16, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Denise M. Rucci, Guest Speaker June 9, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Rev. Beth Rambikur, Guest Speaker May 26, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Rev. Beth Rambikur, Guest Speaker May 19, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Rev. Beth Rambikur May 12, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Rev. Rob Rynders May 5, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
A sermon by Joan Pharr April 28, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com for downloads.
Rev. David M. Felten April 21, 2019 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio Click HERE to go to Podomatic.com