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 …
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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
February Playlists
This month our Playlist theme is Listen. Being a good listener is important in all aspects of our lives and in all of our relationships. Come along with us as we explore listening through our Playlists. You’ll find links below to our Children, Youth, and Adult Playlist pages. While Desert Cross is in a time …
I Wonder . . .
We’ve been exploring Wonder through our Playlists this month. Click the link below to visit our Children’s page for information on how to help kids explore their faith through Wonder. After that, use the menu to explore our Wonder Playlists. Watch for new Playlists on the first of each month. Children
Science. Religion. Empathy.
Dr. Francis Collins is a man of science. He’s also a man of faith. He’s leaving his post as Director of the National Institutes of Health to take on a new research project, but his faith is always part of the work he does. Click the link below to visit our Adult page for more …
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