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…
Please mark your calendars for our Family Promise weeks in 2024: February 11-18, May 5-12, October 6-13, and December 8-15. We encourage you to donate and especially to volunteer. Thanks to everyone at The Fountains and from the FH community who help make each week a welcoming experience for the families we serve.
To volunteer to help build and/or install accessibility ramps throughout the area, please contact the church office and ask to be contacted by Ray Spooner, Jim Erickson, or Larry Spade about upcoming work days. You can also visit https://dscumc.org/committee/saws-ministry/ for applications.
The Connection Center Community Room will be used as a Voting Center from March 11th through 19th, if you want to drop off a ballot (or come in and they can get you a ballot.)
Would you like to join with people who love to hike, see the beauties of Arizona and make new friends? These hikes are not difficult or long but hikers can extend if they wish to do so. Be sure to bring water, snack, sturdy shoes, sunscreen, etc. Contact Mary Jo Forman Miller at 602-743-9955 for…
We invite you to come on Thursday, March 28th at 6:30 pm. We will be preparing PB&J bag lunches again this year for A New Leaf Men’s Center. We will make sandwiches, assemble the lunches, then we will have a short service and a PB&J communion.
How and why NOT to leave your children in charge of the post-you you (with checklists).
Movies will be shown in the Sanctuary. Invite your friends and neighbors!
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…
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…
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…
“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…
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,…
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…
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…
There’s really no better way to reshape and deepen your understanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus than a trip to where it all started. There’s still room to join Pastor David and Laura Felten as they host a pilgrimage to the Galilee and Jerusalem in March of 2019. “Laura and…
Why did Jesus happen when he happened? Why the tiny, obscure villages around the Sea of Galilee? What were the priorities of Jesus’ original message? How does Roman imperial theology continue to subvert Jesus’ message to this day? The consideration of these and many other questions feature in the discussion series, First Light: Jesus and…
If you’re new to The Fountains, looking to connect with some like-minded fellow Fountains folk, or just wondering what “THAT church” is up to, then Living the Questions 2.0 is for you! The first module of the course will be offered at The Fountains beginning Wednesday morning, Oct. 31st at 10am and will continue for seven (7)…
The Fountains is now live streaming! Follow the instructions below to be able to view the sermons from anywhere you are! SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING FACEBOOK LIVE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS CLICK HERE or go to The Fountains Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/thefountainsumc/) That’s it! If the event is live, it will start automatically. If you are watching it…
The Trustees oversaw installation of a third columbarium unit late August. The Fountains Memorial Garden includes a cross-shaped concrete structure that eventually will hold ten columbaria, with 15 niches in each. Two were installed a decade ago. Homecoming, Inc., manufactures and installs the units. This from the Columbarium page on The Fountains website, “For centuries,…
Three years ago, The Fountains embraced the moment to not only pay off our long-term debt but also fund a new building. With extraordinary generosity, the people of our church helped our Now is the Moment campaign exceed everyone’s expectations, as 88 households committed $877,744 in three-year commitments. As of July, $817,297 (or 93%) of…
What are details of the new citizen-led “Invest in Education” initiative? What are the rules for collecting signatures? In the wake of the recent #RedforEd actions, how does one get involved in supporting practical and effective reform in education funding in Arizona? An information and training session will be hosted at The Fountains on Wednesday,…
Does your faith-life resonate with your inner wisdom and personal insights? Join Michael Morwood to explore the conviction that people can cultivate wisdom (sage-ing) by consciously choosing to explore their faith in the context of their lived experience. Participants will focus on connecting the links between inner wisdom, reality, and a contemporary Christian spirituality. Michael will offer…
Members and friends from The Fountains UMC marched in the Phoenix Pride Parade along with 6 other reconciling churches in the Desert Southwest Conference of the United Methodist Church. Per the Arizona Republic, The Phoenix Pride Parade featured 2,000 individual participants with decorated vehicles, colorful floats and thousands of walkers, with more than 15,000 spectators. Among…
At 6:30pm on Tuesday night, April 3rd, The Fountains United Methodist and Valley Interfaith Project (VIP) will co-sponsor a special Civic Academy on the myths and realities of immigration in Arizona. The keynote speaker is Joseph Garcia, Director of the Morrison Institute Latino Public Policy Center at Arizona State University. He also teaches at Arizona…
Several churches in town support the work of UMOM – United Methodist Outreach ministries in Phoenix. It is the largest Homeless provider in AZ. About 25 people from The Fountains visited and learned about the new Halle Women’s Center, which is housed in a remodeled hotel very near the UMOM campus. This allows the women…
Maundy Thursday is upon us! We will be making 130 lunches for the folks at JUSTA Center in Phoneix. This is a place for homeless seniors, many who are veterans. Please let me know if you are willing to bring any of the following: Loaf of bread Peanut butter Jelly Snack size bags of chips…
The Fountains Celebrates 30 years! Fountain Hills – Although planted nearly 40 years ago in the homes of its first members, The Fountains is officially celebrating 30 years of being a chartered United Methodist Church in Fountain Hills. The Fountains has a long history of being involved with social justice issues, fostering interfaith dialogue,…
Do your thoughts race? Is stress your constant companion? Does anxiety keep you up at night? Then join Elizabeth Cabalka, author, yoga teacher, and meditation coach, for a practical and relaxing workshop, “Chill Out! Five immediately effective tools to reduce stress and anxiety.” Chill out! will be on Saturday, March 10th from 9:30am to 11am….
April 6-7, 2018 Travel with others from The Fountains to learn first-hand about immigration and border issues. We are partnering with El Mesias United Methodist in Nogales, Arizona to hear first-hand from those on both sides of the border who are dealing with the complex issues of immigration. Rev. Raul and Maritza Valazquez will be…
There were almost 100 people here to thoroughly enjoy such an amazing evening. Voices and instruments raised to sing the classics of all things love. The stage was beautifully set with lights, vases of flowers and even a disco ball. The evening was even made better with dancing and desserts. The You’ll Love It! Music Extravaganza…
The Arizona Foundation for Contemporary Theology is pleased to sponsor an evening with Diana Butler-Bass on Thursday night, March 1, 2018 at 7 p.m. The event will be in Nelson Hall at the Church of the Beatitudes located at the 555 W. Glendale in Phoenix (on the Southeast corner of Glendale Avenue and 7th Avenue). CLICK HERE for tickets. Diana…
Yesterday, the church house that has served us well was demolished and taken away to make room for our new Connection center. These are exciting times! Thank you for all those who worked so hard, donated and supported this endeavor!
Join us for a delightful night of love songs, romance – and a dollop of schmalz — done in a way only The Fountains can do it! Country Diva Jamysu Culp joins husband Steve Culp, veteran keyboardist for the award-winning smooth-jazz group, “Turning Point” along with a line-up of some of the best musicians in…
Hundreds of congregations across the country and around the world are marking Sunday, February 11th, as a day to reflect on what it means to balance a religious worldview with the knowledge gained from scientific progress. The Fountains’ annual celebration of Evolution Sunday falls the day before Charles Darwin’s 209th birthday and will include Evolution-themed…
Adriana Hernandez — Office Manager Adriana is the proud, bragging mother of three adults who not only taught her patience, teenage-survival tactics and pure joy but they also helped her see that she had a lot more to learn to teach them about their individual faith walks. Adriana also has three handsome grandsons who taught…
Curious about the spiritual practice of meditation? Are you interested in developing greater peace and happiness within yourself? In cooperation with the Kadampa Meditation Center in Phoenix, The Fountains is proud to host meditation classes in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. In this series, participants will learn to cultivate positive minds in meditation, such as kindness…
Taking the Bible Seriously, Not Literally Even in the 21st Century, many people think that believing unbelievable things is a prerequisite to being a follower of Jesus. Outdated myths like the Virgin Birth and a literal six-day creation have become a barrier to thinking people taking the Bible seriously. The reality is that seminaries have…
Parents! How about we wear your kids out with fun while you do that last minute shopping? CLICK HERE: sockpuppetparty.eventbright.com Still looking for time to do that last minute shopping? Then drop your kids off from 10am to 2pm on Saturday, December 23rd for a super-fun Sock Puppet Party! Your kids (7 year old+) will…
On Tuesday, Dec. 5th, a Special Church Conference approved, by unanimous consent, plans to proceed with the building of The Fountains new Connection Center. “I move that the Building Team of The Fountains, in cooperation with and supervised by the Church Council and Trustees, be authorized to proceed with the construction of a new Connection…
You’re invited to a very special gathering in the life of The Fountains. Our Building Team will be updating us on their progress in the task you’ve set before them: planning for the building of our new Connection Center. This update will include: • Floor Plan and detailed drawings • Samples of materials, surfaces, and…
When a meal is shared in a casual atmosphere around a dinner table at home, a genuine connection is made. Connecting with others through open dialogue and discovering commonalities as well as differences in faiths’ can lead to mutual respect and understanding, support, and lasting relationships. Join us in learning about one another’s faith traditions by…
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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.” —…
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…
The Fountains UMC is now partnering with The Desert Southwest United Methodist Foundation (DSUMF) in efforts to promote legacy and endowment gifts. Members and friends can learn about gifting options, creating a will that includes endowments, making scholarships and reviewing the language that needs to be used when gifts are made. The new church website page can…
Did you know that the Western Jurisdictional Conference meets every four years, but only comes to our Conference once every 20 years and that the next times it will be here will be this coming July 13 and then not again until 2036? What is the Western Jurisdictional Conference? It’s a gathering of our elected…
Approximately one out of every nine youth in foster care are aging out of the system. This represents hundreds of young adults throughout the communities in Arizona, Nevada, and California. These youth have very few resources and few support systems. While there are organizations that are helping, one area where there is no support is…
In his sermon Sunday April 17, The Greatest Story Never Read, Pastor David recommended four books for summer reading. If you didn’t get them written down and can’t remember the titles, here they are… Misquoting Jesus, the Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why by Bart D. Ehrman The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal…
Do you hear the call from God to serve your church in a position of service and leadership? Are you not sure you have the skills to do the best job? Do you wish there was some program that you could attend that would help you build the skills that would help you be a…
Many Americans believe: Joan of Arc was Noah’s wife The Sermon on the Mount was preached by Billy Graham Wicca is a style of patio furniture While the United States is one of the most religious places on earth, it’s also a nation of shocking religious illiteracy. Only 10 percent of American teenagers can name…
Some more information is available now about The Fountains 2016 All-Church Camp at Mingus Mountain. The option for online registration is now available HERE. You may register your self/family online, providing all the information we need to ensure a place for you at this fun-filled weekend at Mingus Mountain. It is a two-step process. First, you…
Fountains in the Mountains: April 29th – May 1st Register NOW for this amazing weekend together at camp: TWO nights in the retreat cabins and FIVE delicious meals prepared by the Mingus Staff. Activities include archery, zip-line, hikes, walks, games, talent show, communion at The Point and wonderful fellowship with others from The Fountains. Cost: $85 adults…
Chili Cook-Off Chili Cook-Off The Fountains United Methodist Church Sunday, March 20 5-7 pm Enter your favorite pot of chili for a chance to win prizes!! Chili tasting and voting is $10 per person. The community is invited to join us for chili making and tasting! Contact Mark Culbertson ma************@***oo.com or the Fountains church…
Thursday, March 10th at 9am Robin Sewell, award-winning journalist and host of Arizona Highways: The Television Series will be our “tour guide” at this year’s Annual Seasonal Family Brunch. The cost is $12 and includes brunch from Phil’s Filling Station, presentation, AND great fellowship with fellow seasonal visitors. But don’t fret — you don’t have…
The Fountain Hills Interfaith Alliance is partnering with Muslim, Jewish, and Christian religious leaders to host a community forum on the three Abrahamic religions, Tuesday night, February 23rd at 7pm. The forum will be at The Fountains. The purpose of the panel discussion (consisting of an Imam, a Rabbi, and a Christian pastor) is to…
It’s back! The study that launched a thousand OpEd pieces (and at least 48 “Fact or Fiction” sermons last summer!)! “Invitation to Journey,” the first module of the popular DVD course “Living the Questions 2.0,” will be offered at The Fountains beginning Thursday evening, February 18th at 6:30 and will continue for seven (7) weeks….
Many religious groups reject the theory of evolution, claiming that a literal and inerrant reading of the Bible requires them to deny both reason and science. But the United Methodist denomination officially endorses evolution in its Book of Discipline, stating that “science’s descriptions of cosmological, geological and biological evolution are not in conflict with theology”…
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…