Lenten Workshop: Finishing Faithfully

The Wellness Committee of Sun City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is offering a special series on Wednesdays during the 2025 Lenten Season (March 5 – April 16) entitled “Finishing Faithfully.” Each of the seven sessions support living faithfully to finish faithfully. Participants with learn how to document their beliefs, values and preferences, along with suggestions on how to start a conversation with their loved ones about their wishes. All are welcome and attendees are welcome to attend one, several, or all the sessions:

Week One – March 5th – we will learn how to write our own story

Week Two – March 12th – we will discuss the information we all need to record and share in case of emergency (e.g. emergency when not at home, accident or hospitalization, death) and how to talk with physicians about your healthcare needs and desires at end-of-life.

Week Three – March 19th – Patti Sheridan of Hospice of the Valley will share about Comfort care, including palliative and hospice care.

Week Four – March 26th – Ryan Couch of SG Insurance and Estate Services will share information about financial and legal needs.

Week Five – April 2nd – Nancie Scalercia of Menke Funeral Home and Crematory will explain funerals, cremation and processes.

Week Six – April 9th – we will discuss with our inhouse experts how to start the discussions with our family members and others.

Week Seven – April 16th – with our inhouse experts we will formulate our personal, family, and spiritual plans.

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

For information about this program, please call Sun City Christian Church at (623) 972-6179.

The Wellness Committee of Sun City Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at 9745 W. Palmeras Dr, Sun City offers educational sessions collaborating with qualified internal and community professionals. 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 way to remain active, better understand the aging process, community resources, and the medical system.