Most people don’t know that the titles many Christians associate with Jesus are actually titles for Caesar Augustus, plagiarized by Christians: Divine, Son of God, God from God, Lord, Redeemer, Liberator, and Savior of the World. All Caesar. Early on, Jesus followers adapted them for their own – thus emphasizing the political conflict between empires:…
The Planned Giving Information Form is now available online. This Form provides information regarding members’ intent to give to the church through estate planning, wills, life insurance policies and all forms of planned giving. Please go HERE to access the form. It can be printed and returned to the church office when completed.
Rev. David M. Felten November 12, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten November 5, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
New Journey Lutheran, The Fountains United Methodist, and ONE Community are hosting a conversation with people who are transgender and their family members at New Journey Lutheran on Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m. This event has been a year in the planning and was prompted by letters to the editor in The Fountain Hills…
How to be a Good Dead Person #3 Rev. David M. Felten October 29, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
How to be a Good Dead Person #2 Rev. David M. Felten October 22, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
How to be a Good Dead Person #1 Rev. David M. Felten October 15, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Joan Pharr, Lay Servant October 8, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten October 1, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Courageous Church Series #3 Rev. David M. Felten September 24, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Courageous Church Series #2 Rev. David M. Felten September 17, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
It’s official! We have a remodeling permit for the church kitchen and nursery! As you know, the Building Team has been hard at work developing plans for our new “Connection Center” and are very near to being able to make a presentation to the congregation. In the meantime, we’re moving ahead with the first step…
Courageous Church Series #1 Rev. David M. Felten September 10, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Awaring: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #9 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten September 3, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Looking for a practical and immediate way to help folks in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey? Our Mission Moment on Sunday will be about UMCOR’s collection of FLOOD BUCKETS. Ace Hardware has already donated 20 buckets to get us started! The Fountains is asking folks to help collect the individual contents (or $65 cash/check to…
The We Are One Vigil on August 20 attracted over 200 people. The Fountain Hills Times article describes the event well. Click HERE to view the article.
Awaring: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #8 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten August 27, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Girls’ Night Out! On Thursday, Sept. 7, you’re invited to start Girl’s Night Out with a little Tai Chi Easy practice led by Nancy Lott. Tai Chi is an ancient form of stylized, meditative exercise with slow circular and stretching movements. Tai Chi Easy is an approach that makes Tai Chi easy, fun and beneficial…
Rev. David M. Felten August 20, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The whole community is invited to join in response to last weekend’s events in Charlottesville with a candlelight vigil of solidarity at 7pm on Sunday, August 20th. ALL ARE WELCOME: including all races, colors, religions & creeds; non-theists, humanists, & atheists — regardless of national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability….
Awaring: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #7 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten August 13, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Kindness: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #6 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten August 6, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Todd Elwood, Guest Speaker July 30, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
HEY GOLFERS TEE OFF FOR A GOOD CAUSE Lura Turner Homes for Adults with Developmental Disabilities is having their 23rd Annual Golf Tournament Saturday, September 23, 2017. The event will be held at Stone Creek Golf Club, 4435 E. Paradise Village Parkway South in Phoenix. Featured guest is Bobby Freeman, Official Organist for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Golfers…
DeDe Rudolphy, Guest Speaker July 23, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Generosity: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #5 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten July 16, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. Al Gephart, Guest Speaker July 2, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Pastor David will be featured as the “Preacher of the Week” at Lakeside Chautauqua in Lakeside, Ohio, beginning Sunday, July 30th. Pastor Felten will be in residence to lead discussions, preach, and lead the daily “Faith for Living Hour.” His theme for the week will be “Letting Go of What’s Holding concYou Back: From Finger…
Awaring: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #4 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten June 25, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Guest Speaker, David Ragan June 18, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Awaring: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #3 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten June 11, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Dr. Sharon Shaw Elrod Guest Speaker June 4, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Awaring: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness #2 in a Series Rev. David M. Felten May 28, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Graduation Sunday Rev. David M. Felten Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Awaring: Ten Practices for Living a Life of Wholeness Rev. David M. Felten May 14, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Mark Culbertson, Guest Speaker May 7, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten April 30, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten April 23, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Easter Sunday Rev. David M. Felten April 16, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
In the shadow of the state-sponsored execution of Jesus on Good Friday, The Fountains United Methodist and New Journey Lutheran (ELCA) are sponsoring the discussion series “Questioning Capital Punishment with Sr. Helen Prejean.” A five-session DVD study from Living the Questions, “Questioning Capital Punishment” tackles the complicated issue of the Death Penalty. Featuring Sr. Helen…
Looking for something fun to do with your kids on Easter morning? How about an EGG-zillerating spEGG-tacular for the whole family? The Fountains United Methodist will be hosting an Easter EGG-stravanza from 10:15-12:30 right in your own neighborhood: 15300 N Fountain Hills Blvd (Northwest corner of Fountain Hills Blvd and Glenbrook, next to the Middle…
The Fountains Choir April 9, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio.
Join us at The Fountains UMC Easter Sunday morning!
Australian Theologian Reshapes Christianity for 21st Century Fountain Hills — As a follow-up to Easter, Australian author and theologian Michael Morwood will present “A New Template for Religion” on Monday night, April 17th at 7pm at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church. “The template used [for Christianity] for the past two thousand years…
Greatest Prayer Series #8 Rev. David M. Felten April 2, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains members are invited to our annual All Church Camp the first weekend in May. It is the 10th anniversary of this event, and all are encouraged to come to the celebration. Check out the links below for more information and details for registration. Click HERE for a copy of the registration form. Click…
Members and friends of The Fountains are invited to “Pray Well With Others” by participating in our partner congregation’s Second Night Passover Seder. Join members of Beth Hagivot on Tuesday, April 11th at 6:30 PM at Fountain View Village for the ritual meal, fellowship, and a delicious dinner. Cost is $40 per person. Deadline is…
Greatest Prayer Series #7 Rev. David M. Felten March 26, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Have you been wishing you could do something that really ‘makes a difference’ in someone’s life? Do you want to experience making that difference and actually seeing the results?? The answer for you just may be joining a 1MISSION Build Team, traveling to Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) and building a home in 2 1/2 days….
Please help send our students on a life-changing week with Sierra Service Project! Your donation will help send our teens to San Diego for 1 week to do light construction projects in the City Heights area, environmental restoration projects, and a visitation to Friendship Park in Tiajuana, Mexico. https://www.gofundme.com/sierra-service-project-trip
Greatest Prayer Series #6 Rev. David M. Felten March 19, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Greatest Prayer Series #5 Rev. David M. Felten March 12, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
United Methodists are rallying together to respond with love to a request for help from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office. ICE has asked for help with temporary housing and transportation for immigrant families. Most of the families are from Central America and are in the United States as Refugee or Asylum immigrants. They have…
Greatest Prayer Series #4 Rev. David M. Felten March 5, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Six members of The Fountains journeyed to Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Mexico, in February for another 1Mission Build over a weekend. It was another amazing 2 1/2 day Build for the Gonzales-Garcia Family, Mom, Dad and three children ages 4, 8, and 14. The new addition was two bedrooms for the two elder youngsters, who…
Greatest Prayer Series #3 Rev. David M. Felten February 26, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
“Uppity Women of the Bible,” a DVD series featuring Hebrew Bible professor Dr. Lisa Wolfe, will be the continued focus of Wednesday morning Bible study at The Fountains. Beginning Wednesday, March 15th at 10am and continuing through April 26th, the focus of the next six sessions will be on the book of Judith, a fascinating…
Elizabeth Cabalka Guest Speaker February 19, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten February 12, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Hundreds of congregations across the country and around the world are marking Sunday, February 12th (International Darwin Day), as a day to reflect on what it means to balance a religious world view with the knowledge gained from scientific progress. The Fountains’ annual celebration of Evolution Sunday will include Evolution-themed messages at both the 9am…
Greatest Prayer Series #2 Rev. David M. Felten February 5, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountain Hills Chamber Players will present a concert at The Fountains Sunday, February 19. Ticket and production information is available HERE.
Friday, Feb. 3rd at 5pm The Fountain Hills Interfaith Alliance and American Legion Post 58 are honored to lead a moving ceremony recognizing our country and military’s commitment to religious diversity and pluralism as core values. The Third Annual Four Chaplains Memorial Service will be on Friday, February 3rd at 5PM at the Veterans Memorial in Fountain…
Greatest Prayer #1 Rev. David M. Felten January 29, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
In his book, The Greatest Prayer, foremost historical Jesus scholar John Dominic Crossan, bestselling author of Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography (and dozens of other books on Jesus and the New Testament), explores the provocative implications of The Lord’s Prayer, an element of Christianity that is so familiar to people that it is never given any serious attention or…
Rev. David M. Felten January 22, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Tools for Authentic Living Workshop De-stress. Quiet Your Mind. Do What You Love. February 18, 2017 9-11:30am Workshop Based on the book by Elizabeth Cabalka, Yoga Expression Spirit (YES!) Registration Fee $35 (Includes a signed copy of Elizabeth’s book Yoga Expression Spirit) Workshop Description: Elizabeth Cabalka offers a simple, refined, and effective toolkit for…
Rev. David M. Felten January 15, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Uppity Women of the Bible, a DVD series featuring Hebrew Bible professor Dr. Lisa Wolfe, will be the focus of a Wednesday morning Bible Study at The Fountains beginning Wednesday, January 18th at 10am and continuing through March 1st. Our first focus will be six sessions on the book of Esther, a complex story that…
Rev. David M. Felten January 8, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
It’s back! The study that launched a thousand OpEd pieces (and at least 48 “Fact or Fiction” sermons in 2015!). “Honoring Creation,” the SECOND module of the popular DVD course “Living the Questions 2.0,” will be offered at The Fountains beginning Thursday evening, January 26th at 6:30 and will continue for seven (7) weeks. Living the Questions is…
The “Green Team” of The Fountains, along with Arizona Interfaith Power and Light, is pleased to present a three-part film series and discussion on “Faith and Food Justice.” The first film, “Preaching for the Planet,” provides an interfaith perspective on our stewardship role in the care of the planet in the face of global warming. The…
At this month’s BYOT (Bring Your Own Thoughts)*, Karen Klaassen will be our facilitator in “A Look at Sacred Geometry.” Sacred geometry is found in nature, music, ancient structures, art, and architecture throughout the ages. It can be seen in human cultures and throughout our cosmos. Karen has colorful images for us to view to…
Music by Steve and Jamysu Culp and Company January 1, 2017 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Music by Steve and Jamysu Culp and Company December 25, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten December 18, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains Choir December 11, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Join us for a night of your favorite Christmas music done in a way only The Fountains can do it! Long-time Country Diva Jamy Culp joins husband Steve Culp, veteran keyboardist for the award-winning smooth-jazz group, “Turning Point” as they team up with band members and Fountain Hills Theater favorites Sandy Schlosser and Gina Tomkus…
For those experiencing loss or grief, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. The longer and longer nights can often add to a sense of sadness that make the joyful celebrations and holiday parties painful to endure. For those longing for a touch of inner peace during the holiday season, a non-denominational and interfaith…
Rev. David M. Felten December 4, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
“So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get a chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with people closest to us in the community of faith.” —…
Rev. David M. Felten November 27, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten November 20, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten November 13, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten November 6, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten October 30, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten October 23, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains is now partnering with Valley Interfaith Project. This Sunday included House Meetings, during which members were able to become better acquainted with each other. October 16, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
What is Valley Interfaith Project? In May of 2016, The Fountains’ Church Council voted to formally become a member of Valley Interfaith Project (VIP). VIP is a broad-based non-profit organization with a 16-year history in working to address community issues like homelessness, education, youth issues, healthcare, prison reform, and the environment. For a number of…
The Fountains is proud to announce that Pastor David is being honored with the “Spotlight on Success” Local Heroes Award for 2016. The award will be presented by ONE Community at a luncheon ceremony recognizing community heroes for their commitment to diversity. Among the award recipients are: Executives from Uber Vice President of GoDaddy Director…
Mark Culbertson, Guest Speaker October 9, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten October 2, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten September 25, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. Brian Kemp-Schlemmer, Guest Preacher September 18, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Max McQueen, Guest Speaker September 11, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten September 4, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten August 28, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio