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…