We always need seven or eight individuals to serve dinner at this monthly United Methodist Outreach Ministry (UMOM) event.

Families with teenagers 14 years old or older are welcome to join us. We always receive more than we give when we go and it provides us with an opportunity to demonstrate and practice our Christian faith. We leave CCOV at 4PM and are usually back around 7:30 PM.

“Preach the gospel, and if necessary, use words.”

This is your invitation to live and love as our faith calls us to do.

Plan to meet at CCOV and then carpool to Halle Women’s Center, 3424 East Van Buren.

Born thirty miles from the Canadian border in Halma, Minnesota, Dian D’Avanzo began studying the piano at age three, violin at age ten, and harp at age twelve. Eventually choosing to concentrate on the violin, she earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Minnesota and Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory in Boston. She is currently Assistant Concertmaster with the Phoenix Symphony, where she has been a member since 1990.

For our November 5th service, Dian and Larry will present music by American composers, including Aaron Copland’s Sonata for Violin and Piano. See you there!

Please join us for a joyous occasion and time of fellowship as we welcome new members and hold a Reception Potluck on Sunday, October 29, following worship in Hayden Hall.

Bring your favorite main dish, salad or dessert to share. Crockpots can be plugged in before the service or you can use the oven or microwave. And there is plenty of space in the refrigerator for cold items.

 Dessert will be provided!!

On Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at 7:30 p.m. the ASU Chamber Singers, Choral Union, and Gospel Choir will present a concert honoring the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, featuring Bach’s Cantata 79, Gott der Herr ist Sonn’ und Schild and Cantata 80, Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott, and short works by other composers, along with contemporary Gospel music.

The concert will be held at the Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281 and a group from the church will meet for dinner at Byblos Restaurant in Tempe before the concert. Contact the church office for more information or to reserve tickets for the event.

Tickets:  $10, students free with ID (1 ticket per ID), available at the Tempe Center Box Office

Stephen Hartman served as principal harpist to the Elgin Symphony from 1988 to 2013, and performed with most of the major ensembles in the Chicago area. At the Ravinia Festival he has worked with Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, and Stephen Sondheim, and has played in national tours with Johnny Mathis. Stephen was a national sales manager for Lyon Healy Harps Chicago from 2004 to 2013. Stephen will treat us to some harp solos and join Larry for beautiful harp and piano duets.

We always welcome and need 7-8 individuals to serve dinner at this United Methodist Outreach Ministry (UMOM) event (Serving dinner to the homeless).

Families are welcome with teenagers 14 years old or older. We always have fun when we go. There are many learning and teaching opportunities after being at UMOM. We leave CCOV at 4PM and are usually back around 7:30 PM.

This is your invitation to live and love as our faith calls us to do.

Plan to meet at CCOV and then carpool to Halle Women’s Center, 3424 East Van Buren.

Contact: Janet at 480-391-3905 with questions.

We will return to our regular worship schedule on Sunday, September 10th. Join us at 10am in our sanctuary for a meaningful and thoughtful spiritual experience.

We will be continuing our practice of fellowship and discussion in Hayden Hall on Sunday morning until the 10th.

Remember, wherever you are on life’s journey you are welcome here.

Serving dinner to the homeless is one way to do mission work with others from CCOV.

Plan to meet at CCOV and then carpool to the W. Watkins Overflow Shelter where we will prepare and serve dinner for the homeless. All are welcome to come help serve, or to purchase/prepare food to served–or both! Continue reading →