Please join us for mid-week Lenten worship services each Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at our Gilbert and Tempe Sites. In the meantime, you can listen to some Songs for Lent by using the link below to visit our Adult page. Adult
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What Matters Most
In his sermon last weekend, Pastor Thadd shared a story about a sportswriter dealing with cancer. It’s a powerful story of life, love, and priorities. To read more, visit our Adult page by using the link below. Adult
Love thy Neighbor
While Ukraine is being attacked by one neighbor, the people of Ukraine are receiving help from another neighbor. When they cross into Poland, they’re receiving support and help. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for more on this powerful story. Adult
Full to the Brim
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Our theme for Lent at Desert Cross is Full to the Brim. If you’re wondering how you might “fill up” this Lenten season, click the link below to visit our Adult page. Please join us for Ash Wednesday Worship Services at our Tempe Site at noon and …
March Playlists
Our Playlist theme for March is Abundance. You’ll find links below to our Children, Youth, and Adult Playlist pages. Come along with us and explore the meaning of Abundance. While Desert Cross is in a time of transition in our youth ministry programming, you’ll find a list of resources on the Youth Playlist page. We …
Telling Her Story
Our February Playlist theme is Listen. If we told you that young people are listening to and learning from a woman who is nearly 100 years old on TikTok, would you believe us? Click the link below to visit our Adult page to meet this amazing woman. Adult
I’m a Lutheran
February is Black History Month. Sunday morning is often described as the most segregated hour in the United States. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is a predominantly white church, but it’s Darryl W. Jones home. He grew up in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and attended St. James Lutheran Church. His family was the only African American …
Be a Better Listener
We expect our kids to listen to us, but are we good listeners for them? We can all learn to be better listeners. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page to learn more. Children
Be Still . . . and Listen
We’re sharing some music today from Steven Curtis Chapman. Click the link below to visit our Worship&Music page. Then take some time to be still . . . and listen. Worship&Music
Be Kind
Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day. What a great day! Click the link below to visit our Adult page for ideas on how you can participate. Adult
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