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. David M. Felten September 4, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten August 14, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Sierra Service Project The Fountains Youth share their summer service experience. August 7, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten July 31, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten July 17, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten July 10, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten July 3, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten June 26, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. Al Gephart, Guest Preacher June 19, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten June 12, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Joan Pharr, Guest Speaker June 5, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Religious Literacy Series #6 Rev. David M. Felten May 15, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Guest Speaker, Mark Culbertson May 1, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Religious Literacy Series #3 Rev. David M. Felten April 17, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Religious Literacy Series #2 Rev. David M. Felten April 10, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Religious Literacy Series #1 Rev. David M. Felten April 3, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
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…
Rev. David M. Felten EASTER SUNDAY CANTATA “He’s Alive!” March 27, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten March 20, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers, Guest Preacher March 6, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Robin Meyers Series #3 Rev. David M. Felten February 28, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Robin Meyers Series #2 Rev. David M. Felten February 21, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio.
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…
Unplug & Tune In for Your Well-Being Six Week Study of Meditation and Mindfulness FOUNTAIN HILLS — Everyone is talking about Mindfulness and Meditation but talk is cheap. It is nearly a radical act of civil disobedience these days to unplug, power down, and log-off for a period of time each day. And our collective…
Wednesday, 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…
Four Futures and a Vision Dr. Harvey Cox, Guest Preacher Harvard Divinity School January 31, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Vox Cox: Four Futures and a Vision –Series #4 Rev. David M. Felten January 24, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Violence is a human issue that affects all of us to one degree or another. A major part of that picture is the continued growth of gun violence in our communities. The Bishop of the Desert Southwest Conference, Robert Hoshibata, has challenged the churches of the Desert Southwest Conference to covenant with him in exploring…
Vox Cox: Four Futures and a Vision –Series #3 Rev. David M. Felten January 17, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Vox Cox: Four Futures and a Vision –Series #2 Rev. David M. Felten January 10, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Vox Cox: Four Futures and a Vision –Series #1 Rev. David M. Felten January 3, 2016 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Presented by The Youth of The Fountains December 27, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains Choir under the direction of Steve and Jamy Culp Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten December 13, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
When: January 23, 10:00 AM Where: The sanctuary at The Fountains United Methodist Church, 15300 N Fountain Hills Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Who: Guest speaker, Ron Wilson, from Morris, Hall, Kinghorn, P.L.L.C. The Stewardship and Finance Committees are offering an opportunity to hear from a top estate planning attorney from a prestigious legal firm serving Az…
For those experiencing grief or the many varieties of loss that weigh us down as people, 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…
Rev. David M. Felten December 6, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
“Countering Pharaoh’s Production-Consumption Society Today” confronts participants with the comparison of the enslavement of the Hebrew people in Egypt to the enslavement of Americans struggling with the unending demands of the consumer society that defines us. A tour-de-force with preacher-professor-prophet Walter Brueggemann, “Countering Pharaoh” brings insights to the story of the Exodus that transforms its well-worn…
Rev. David M. Felten November 29, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten November 22, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten November 15, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
8 Points of Progressive Christianity #8: We commit to a path of life-long learning, compassion, and selfless love Rev. David M. Felten November 8, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
8 Points of Progressive Christianity #7: We strive to protect and restore the integrity of our Earth Rev. David M. Felten November 1, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
8 Points of Progressive Christianity #6 We strive for peace and justice among all people Rev. David M. Felten October 25, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
8 Points of Progressive Christianity #5: We find grace in the search for understanding and believe there is more value in questioning than in absolutes Rev. David M. Felten October 18, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David Ragan October 11, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
8 Points of Progressive Christianity #4: We know that the way we behave towards one another is the fullest expression of what we believe. Rev. David M. Felten Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
8 Points of Progressive Christianity #3: We seek community that is inclusive of ALL people, including but not limited to: • Conventional Christians and questioning skeptics, • Believers and agnostics, • Women and men, • Those of all sexual orientations and gender identities, • Those of all classes and abilities…
8 Points of Progressive Christianity Series #2: We affirm that the teachings of Jesus provide but one of many ways to experience the Sacredness and Oneness of life, and that we can draw from diverse sources of wisdom in our spiritual journey Rev. David M. Felten Click on the Right Arrow above to play the…
8 Points of Progressive Christianity Series #1: Following the path and teachings of Jesus can lead to an awareness and experience of the Sacred and the Oneness and Unity of all life Rev. David M. Felten Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. Rex Hunt September 6, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains is excited to have Rev. Rex AE Hunt as our special guest and speaker on Sunday, Sept. 6th at 9:30am. A leader in the global movement of “Progressive Christianity,” Rex has served as a pastor in the Uniting Church of Australia, organized a number of conferences furthering the ideals of progressive Christianity, and…
Life Lessons from King David Series #3 Rev. David M. Felten August 30, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Life Lessons from King David Series #1 Rev. David M. Felten August 16, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
The Fountains is thrilled to welcome Mary Celeste Gall to her new role as Office Manager for The Fountains! An outstanding addition to our staff, Mary Celeste brings years of experience and a contagious optimism to our day-to-day operations. Whether it’s Secretary for Finance and Accounting of the Computer Programming Division for the US Army…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Loyalty and bitterness. Courage in the face of poverty. And let’s not forget seduction. It’s got everything you need for a dramatic story – especially the intelligent, confident – even uppity – heroine, Ruth. Based on Rev. Dr. Lisa Wolfe’s engaging Living the Questions study, this four week series will take you on an eye-opening…
Phillips who?!? Author, preacher, and the Rector of Boston’s Trinity Church, Copley Square, Phillips Brooks is probably best known today for having written the lyrics to “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” Brooks was an outspoken opponent of slavery, proponent of education, champion of reason, and Bishop of Massachusetts. A Victorian era / Gilded Age rock…
The Fountains is partnering with Sweet Town Ultimate Ice Cream Experience on Sunday night June 2nd from 5pm-7pm to help end malaria in Africa. How? By eating ice cream, of course! Come enjoy an ice cream at Sweet Town (16754 E Glenbrook in Fountain Hills) and a portion of the proceeds will go to the “Imagine…
Every year on the first weekend of May, churches around the country celebrate PLURALISM SUNDAY, dedicating their Sunday services and other activities to a celebration of our interfaith world. The Fountains will join in recognizing Pluralism Sunday 2013 in its 9:30 a.m. service and as part of the Cross Current Youth Meeting at 4pm on…
It’s Arizona’s Birthday! Thursday, Feb. 14th at 9:00am (and you thought it was Valentine’s Day — Ha!) Come and enjoy celebrating Arizona’s 101st birthday and time to re-connect with your fellow Seasonal Family members! This year we have TWO speakers, Suedelle Irons, a Mayo Clinic Desert Garden docent, and Ranger Amy Burnett, who will share some…
Bruce Sanguin understands evolution as a divine strategy for making a world that can make itself, and that God is in the business of alluring all of creation into the deep enjoyment of realizing the highest possible expression of goodness, truth, and beauty. “Everything and everybody is involved in a sacred, evolutionary process, including…
Friday, December 21, 2012 at 7 pm Fountain Hills Presbyterian, 13001 N Fountain Hills Blvd. The sights, sounds and joy of the holiday season can heighten the loneliness of someone anticipating a difficult holiday time. While for most of us holidays are a time of joy, for some of us it can be a time of…
An Advent Wreath is a ring or wheel of evergreens decorated with candles. It was a “symbol in northern Europe long before the arrival of Christianity. The circle symbolized the eternal cycle of the seasons while the evergreens and lighted candles signified the persistence of life in the midst of winter.” The Fountains has its own take…
Christmas at The Fountains is always a unique and memorable experience. From our annual Christmas Eve musical gift exchange and improvised reflections to the live nativity and outstanding music, the warmth of candlelight and Silent Night tops off each Christmas Eve celebration. Times to note: Monday, December 24th 4pm: Lighting of the Luminaria 4:15 Children’s Nativity…
Table Graces and Blessings: Something for everyone: spoken, sung, shorter, longer, serious, fun! Here are the Top Ten Table Graces (x2!) for your Thanksgiving celebration — all in one place! If you’d like to print off a pdf file, click on: Table Graces 1. God is great, God is good, And we thank God for our…
“Countering Pharaoh’s Production-Consumption Society Today” confronts participants with the comparison of the enslavement of the Hebrew people in Egypt to the enslavement of Americans struggling with the unending demands of the consumer society that defines us. A tour-de-force with preacher-professor-prophet Walter Brueggemann, “Countering Pharaoh” brings insights to the story of the Exodus that transforms its well-worn…
Be sure to “Like” our “Prays Well with Others” page on Facebook and “Join” us on our Event page. Participating faith groups in our loop: Baha’i, Community Church (Christian), Roman Catholic, Reform Judaism, Reconstructionist Judaism, United Methodist, Presbyterian, Kadampa Buddhism, Islam, Episcopalian, ELCA Lutheran, Latter Day Saints (Mormon), Sikh, Religious Science. How about you? …and don’t forget…
Please Note: If you’re planning on being raptured on May 21st, please make sure your pledge to the church is paid up before you go!