Men’s Breakfast

Monthly on the second Tuesday at 9 am

NEW LOCATION!

Our monthly breakfast gathering for men is a place for faith, food, and fellowship! We meet at 9 am every second Tuesday at George’s Lakeview Cafe, 10502 W. Thunderbird Rd., Sun City, AZ 85351

Join us!

Each person is responsible for the cost of their individual meal.

A sign-up sheet is available in the narthex or you can call the church office (623) 972-6179.

Disciples General Minister and President here on Jan. 26!

Disciples of Christ General Minister and President, Rev. Terri Hord Owens, will be here at Sun City Christian Church on Sunday, January 26!

It’s a don’t-miss Sunday, so mark your calendar and watch for more details coming soon.

Rev. Teresa “Terri” Hord Owens is the General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada. She is the first person of color and second woman to lead the denomination, and the first woman of African descent to lead a mainline denomination.

Elected in 2017, Rev. Hord Owens was re-elected to a second term as General Minister and President in 2023. Her ministry actively reflects the Disciples’ priority of being an anti-racist church, being a movement for wholeness, and welcoming all to the Lord’s table as God has welcomed us. Her exhortation to the church is “Let’s be the church we say we are. It is in being who we say we are that we actively bear witness to God’s limitless love for all.”

Rev. Hord Owens earned her bachelor’s degree in Government with a minor in Afro- American Studies from Harvard University. Hord Owens’ resume includes more than 20 years in corporate America leading diverse teams in data management in health care and other industries before she entered seminary.

A graduate of University of Chicago Divinity School, Rev. Hord Owens served 12 years as the Dean of Students at her alma mater. Rev. Hord Owens also served as the pastor of First Christian Church of Downers Grove, Illinois, where under her leadership, FCCDG became an open and affirming, antiracism, pro-reconciliation congregation.

Hord Owens is widely sought after as a preacher, speaker, and workshop facilitator. Her ministry and intellectual interests include spiritual development, a theology of reconciliation, cultural intelligence, developing inclusive and multi-cultural congregations, and the mentoring of young adults.

In addition to collaborative service with Disciples ministries and congregations as they seek to make justice happen, she has been active in leadership in the Poor People’s Campaign, Repairers of the Breach, and other ecumenical and interfaith collaboratives. In keeping with the Disciples’ historic commitment to Christian unity, she serves in leadership at the National Council of Churches as the Treasurer of the Governing Board and a member of the World Council of Churches Central Committee.

Rev. Hord Owens is married to Walter Owens, Jr. They are the proud parents of an adult son, W. Mitchell Owens, III and daughter-in-law Adriana Owens. She is also the joyful grandmother of Zachary Owens.

50th Anniversary Celebration

All members, former members, and friends are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of Sun City Christian Church on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024.

Worship service begins at 9:30 am. The message will be given by Mark D. Anderson. Following the service, we will gather in Cobb Hall for a time of remembrance, food, music, and fellowship.

Parasols and Petticoats

Audiences are entranced by lovely ladies and dapper gentlemen in their outfits and are amazed at the characters brought to life through living history portrayals. Where else can you talk to a famous madame of the Old West and later visit with one of the wealthiest men of the Gilded Age? Or maybe join in an old-fashioned sing-along?

Desserts of the Decades will follow the program on Wednesday, October 9 at 1 pm.

Don’t miss a special surprise appearance by one of the founders of the Disciples of Christ denomination!

Reservations are required! Please call 623-972-6179.

Free will offering with a suggested minimum of $10.

Medical Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Educational Session

Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 pm

A light lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $3 per person

Medical fraud, waste, and abuse is a critical issue in healthcare, as it raises the premium costs for everyone. Dr. Marcia Blake, a seasoned healthcare fraud analytical investigator will discuss the difference between fraud, waste, and abuse, with emphasis on how individuals can identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse in their encounters with medical providers. She will discuss how to review the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) received for a visit or encounter with the healthcare system, and how to compare the statement to what happened at a visit or encounter within the healthcare system. Attendees will learn how to understand medical statements with special emphasis on Medicare and Supplemental insurance statements, what to do if you find or suspect discrepancies in billing or abuse of system (e.g., billings for services not received or upcoding of services) along with what to do if you suffer physical or psychological abuse from a provider. 

Over the next six months, our Wellness Committee will offer educational sessions collaborating with qualified internal and community professionals. Future educational sessions will address osteoporosis; falls and fractures; aging and agism/dementia; navigating the healthcare system; keeping important medical/legal information; visual & hearing impairments and assistive devices; nutrition for seniors; Footcare/Podiatry; medication; and end of life issues, including the Five Wishes program. In addition, an exercise program will begin soon to augment the informational sessions to support an active and healthier community.

The mission of this project is foremost to empower individuals to be self-advocates for their medical care and wellness, as well as that of their loved ones through the programs and information provided by the project. A secondary goal is ensuring trusting relationships are built between participants that help alleviate isolation and loneliness. In addition, individuals are encouraged to seek ways to remain active, better understand the aging process, community resources, and the medical system. 

DWM Retreat

We had a wonderful time at the annual Arizona Disciples Women’s Ministries Retreat in Prescott!

Here we are with Rev. Carole Williams, a retired DOC pastor from Coolwater Christian Church. The 2025 retreat is scheduled for September 12–14 so save the dates, mark your calendars, and watch for registration early next summer!

Health & Wellness Seminars

Announcing our first Health and Wellness Seminar, open to the Sun City community!

Wednesday, October 2 at 12 pm here at Sun City Christian Church, 9745 W. Palmeras Drive

A light lunch will be provided with a suggested donation of $3.

Our guest speaker will be Dorothy Verdieu (Medicare broker). She’ll help us understand the Medicare traditional supplement and the Advantage Plan based on medical needs.

Future seminars will include topics such as foot care/podiatry, nutrition for seniors, navigating the health care system, and more.

Steel Drum concert

Don’t miss hearing this amazing steel band right here at Sun City Christian Church on Sunday, September 22 at 3 pm.

The Desert Winds Steel Orchestra is a large 15+ member steel band, performing on steel drums (pans) which originated on the Caribbean island of Trinidad & Tobago. Their repertoire includes calypso, Latin, oldies, pop songs, and an array of island tunes.

All in the community are welcome to attend. There will be light refreshments and we’ll receive a freewill offering.