Joan Pharr, Guest Speaker May 31, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten May 24, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
One of the churches in what John Shore has called the Fountain Hills “Gang of 8” is Presbyterian, pastored by Bill Good. A number of fellow Presbyterian pastors in the Grand Canyon Presbytery (PCUSA) have not taken kindly to being associated with what they call views that “do not represent our views, the views of the Christian congregations we…
“I just want to take a very short moment to let you know that I am here today with my wife, Greta, to let you know we support the good work that is being done — to let the world know that Christianity must move with the times and there are exciting things that happen…
Rev David M. Felten May 17, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
As many of you know, ominous black banners went up at multiple churches in Fountains Hills this week asking: “Progressive” Christianity: Fact or Fiction? On Wednesday, an article, an OpEd piece, and a half page ad appeared in our local FH Times (see below). It turns out that eight churches of the Fountain Hills Ministerial Association…
Rev David Felten May 10, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Joan Pharr, Guest Speaker May 3, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten April 19, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Dr. Vernon Meyer at The Fountains: Widows, Orphans, & Aliens, Oh My! Join the Rev. Dr. Vernon Meyer for this Spring’s annual three-part series on theology: Widows, Orphans, & Aliens, Oh My! The Political, Economic and Social Implications of the Biblical Vision. Hosted by The Fountains, the series will begin on Thursday morning, April 16th from…
Lots of people have heard of UMOM, the largest homeless shelter for families in Arizona. Many have even volunteered at the downtown Phoenix institution without knowing that UMOM stands for “United Methodist Outreach Ministries,” one of numerous ways United Methodists work to bring people of all persuasions together for the good of the community. …
Rev David Felten April 5, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains Choir Easter Cantata Palm Sunday–March 29, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten March 22, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Join guest speaker David Wildman for a discussion on the Biblical foundations for seeking the things that make for peace in Israel/Palestine today. “Walking with Palestinian Christians” will be in the sanctuary at The Fountains at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 24th. David Widman is the executive secretary for Human Rights and Racial Justice with…
Rev David Felten March 15, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten March 8, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten March 1, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Celebration Sunday Rev David Felten February 22, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten February 15, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Get your Ash On! Lurking behind Ash Wednesday’s reputation of self-reflection and penance is a celebration of life. And fire. Yup, burning stuff. Palm branches in particular. 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…
More than 500 congregations across the country and around the world are marking this Sunday, February 15th, as a day to reflect on what it means to balance a religious world view with the knowledge gained from scientific progress. As the date closest to the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin (February 12th, 1809), we’ll…
Rev David Felten February 8, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Fountain Hills – Why do so many Christians still hang on to outdated myths like the Virgin Birth? How come Christianity can’t deal honestly with its outdated dogma and violent past? Why does the church get all bent out of shape over so many sexual issues but remain silent on global issues of war, economic…
Tuesday, Feb. 3rd, 5pm A torpedo from a German submarine sliced into the USAT Dorchester shortly after midnight on Feb. 3, 1943. Of the 902 young men on board, only 230 survived. Many of the survivors owe their lives to the courage and leadership exhibited by the four heroic chaplains, who, in sacrificing their lives, created…
Rev David Felten February 1, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten January 18, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Thursdays at 6:30 pm The Jesus Fatwah brings together seventeen Islamic and Christian scholars to offer reliable information about what Muslims believe, how they live out their faith, and how we all can be about building relationships across the lines of faith. Each session of this “Living the Questions” study includes DVD input and discussion. The…
December 5th 10:00 AM Estate Planning Discussion Where: The worship center at The Fountains United Methodist Church, 15300 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Guest speaker Ron Wilson from Morris, Hall, Kinghorn, P.L.L.C. This is an opportunity to hear from a top estate planning attorney in a prestigious legal firm serving Arizona and New…
Rev David Felten January 11, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Check out the upcoming activities for Cross Current youth at The Fountains! Camp, MLK, Souper Bowl, AND a cash scholarship: check our FACEBOOK page for the latest updates
Rev David Felten December 28, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
December 21, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Youth/Student Sunday Join us for our Youth/Student Sunday on December 28th — just one blended service at 10am. The youth will be leading a variety of elements in the service, including sharing about some of their experiences on their Sierra Service Project Mission Trip in LA earlier this year. Be sure to join us for…
Be sure to join us at The Fountains for one of our beautiful Christmas Eve Services on Wednesday, December 24th: 5pm: A family-oriented candlelight service with the Christmas story, special music, and live children’s nativity. 7pm: A meditative candlelight service with readings,…
If you are 70 1/2 or older, it is again possible to make tax-favored charitable gifts from traditional and Roth IRA’s. BUT TIME IS SHORT! On December 19th, legislation was signed into law that extends this special opportunity for gifts completed in 2014. That means you only have until December 31st!! Up to $100,000…
Rev David Felten December 14, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten December 7, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Longest Night Service will be held Thursday, December 18, at 7PM. This is a time to remember our loved ones and acknowledge the losses in our lives that can be more painful during the holidays. Read more below… For those experiencing loss or grief, the holidays can be an especially difficult time. The…
Rev David Felten November 30, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Heart of Generosity Rev David Felten November 23, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The 7th Annual Fountain Hills Interfaith Thanksgiving service will be at Ascension Catholic Church, 12615 N. Fountain Hills Blvd, on Sunday, November 23rd at 2pm. The theme of this year’s celebration is Peace and will once again feature an Interfaith Community Choir made up last year of over 50 singers from the various faith groups…
Heart of Generosity Rev David Felten November 16, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten November 9, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten celebrates 25 years in the ministry. Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Ragan November 2, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
“The Battle for God: Religion and Spirituality and the struggle to understand the Divine” with Dr. Vernon Meyer This Fall’s annual three-part series in contemporary theology with the Rev. Dr. Vern Meyer will be hosted at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church beginning this Thursday morning, October 30th from 10am to 11:30 and continue on…
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #8 Rev David Felten October 26, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #7 Rev David Felten Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #6: Rev David Felten October 12, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains is thrilled to welcome two outstanding additions to our staff: Jamy Culp and Cecilia Obrien. We look forward to their leadership in the areas of music and youth! Choir Director Jamysu (Jamy) Culp has been involved with music for over 30 years. Growing up playing the piano and singing, she has participated in…
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #5: Rev David Felten October 5, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #4 Rev David Felten September 28, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #3 Rev David Felten September 21, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #2 Rev David Felten September 14, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Drawn from The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness by Rabbi Rami Shapiro, Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness, Pastor David Felten’s Fall series will explore the Hebrew concept of “Chesed” (or lovingkindness) that was at the heart of Jesus’ teachings and ministry. With author Rabbi Shapiro, we’ll be asking, “Will you engage this moment in kindness or cruelty,…
On Sunday, September 14th at 11am, The Fountains, a United Methodist Church, will continue it’s “Reel Faith” series with the screening of the award-winning documentary, The Power of Forgiveness. Exploring the role forgiveness holds in various faiths traditions, The Power of Forgiveness provides an honest look at the intensity of anger and grief that human…
Register NOW for the Women’s Retreat, Gifts for the Soul, to be held September 26-28 at Mingus Mountain. The program will be facilitated by women from The Fountains, and will offer opportunities for friendship, hiking, learning, meditation, yoga/stretching, caring and sharing. Included are two nights in a beautiful retreat home in the mountains and five…
Everyday Chesed: The Sacred Art of Lovingkindness #1 Rev David Felten September 7, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten August 24, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten August 17, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten August 10, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten August 3, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
July 27, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The monthly PFLAG meeting (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) for Fountain Hills and the surrounding communities meets at 7pm Friday, July 25th at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church. The goal of PFLAG is to provide support and encouragement to the parents, families, and friends of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and “Questioning” (LGBTQ)…
Rev David Felten July 20, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Felten July 13, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev Rock Fremont, Guest Preacher July 6, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Todd Elwood, Guest Preacher June 29, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Joan Pharr, Guest Preacher June 8, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev Rock Fremont, Guest Preacher June 1, 2014 [mejsaudio src=”https://thefountainsumc.org/message/2014/06.01.2014-rookie-prison-chaplain.mp3″] Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rebooting Your Spiritual OS Series #4 Rev David Felten May 25, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Dare you to read it! Double dare you! This summer, join the TBD group as it explores the radical ideas laid out in a book that rocked more than just the theological world in the 1960s: “Honest to God” sparked a revolution across both the religious and secular worlds. Its ideas were so sweeping and…
Rebooting Your Spiritual OS Series #3 Rev David Felten Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rebooting Your Spiritual OS Series #2 Rev David Felten May 11, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rebooting Your Spiritual OS Series #1 Rev David Felten May 4, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev David Ragan Guest Preacher April 27, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Easter Sunday Rev David Felten April 20, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Palm Sunday Rev David Felten April 13, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Re-Imagine the World Series #9 Rev David Felten April 6, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
FOUNTAIN HILLS – Imaging the Un-Imagable is a a weekend of liturgical arts workshops with poet, pastor, and retreat leader, Rev. Cynthia Langston Kirk. Recognized for her outstanding and creative work in the areas of liturgy, fabric arts, and unique ritual expressions of faith, Kirk will guide participants through a series of exercises and workshops…
Rev Roger Wolsey, Guest Preacher March 30, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Members of The Fountains are invited to meet and greet Don Smith, ministry strategist from Horizons Stewardship. Horizons is the group we at The Fountains will be working with to plan our church’s financial health over the next decade. The first event will be Tuesday, March 25, at Laura’s Place… 16758 Glenbrook Avenue, across the…
Christianity for People Who Don’t Like Christianity FOUNTAIN HILLS — Roger Wolsey, author of “Kissing Fish: Christianity for People Who DON’T Like Christianity”, will be preaching at The Fountains, a United Methodist Church, 15300 N Fountain Hills Blvd, at 9am and 11:15 on Sunday, March 30th. The morning will also include a Q&A at 10:15….
Re-Imagine the World Series #8 Rev David Felten March 23, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Re-Imagine the World Series #7 Rev David Felten March 16, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Do you have an up to date set of written instructions that specify what actions should be taken for your healthcare needs if you become unable to make decisions due to illness or incapacity? On Saturday March 22nd at 10:00AM Ron Wilson, an attorney from the DSUMF and the law firm of Morris, Hall &…
Re-Imagine the World Series #6 Rev David Felten March 9, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Re-Imagine the World Series #5 Rev David Felten January 26, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Re-Imagine the World Series #4 Rev David Felten Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Youth Invited to Movie “Paper Clips” Fountain Hills – On Sunday, February 23, 2014, Cross Current Youth Group will be viewing the poignant film “Paper Clips” at our 4pm – 6pm meeting. Cross Current youth have been examining diversity among faiths over the past months, and will use this screening to now embark on an…
Re-Imagine the World Series #3 Rev David Felten February 16, 2014 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio