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
Fall Break Scavenger Hunt! It’s Fall Break next week in Fountain Hills and other school districts ’round about these here parts. Since that puts a lot of our youth on the road “over the hill and through the woods” to family and vacations here and there, Cross Current is hitting the road, too! CLICK HERE…
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
Join us after church on Sunday for our Brown Bag Movie featuring the documentary, Jesus Camp. Bring a brown bag lunch and we’ll provide the drinks. The 1.5 hour long film will begin at 11am, followed by discussion. Calling Jesus Camp a both “scary and edifying documentary,” Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat say, “The importance of Jesus Camp cannot…
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 #2 Rev. David M. Felten August 23, 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…
Rev. David M. Felten August 9, 2015 Click on the Right Arrow above to play the sermon audio
Rev. David M. Felten July 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. …
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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!