Looking for something different for Lent?  “Lighten Up with the Humor of Jesus” is a short seminar (or online course) published by Udemy from Gary Kush’s Ph.D.  It’s funny yet scholarly.  The course, using multi-media, explores the nature of humor, the types Jesus used, and how His humor influences our understanding of Easter.  Normally $19.95, It’s now available to […]

In the middle of Advent, we need to look forward the new year. While I prefer to remain focused on the Advent rhythms of preparation, I need to leap ahead to our combined presbyteries’ meeting on January 25-26 because we are going to try an experiment. We will be having an hour on the Friday […]

Friday, January 25, 2019 First Presbyerian Church 161 N. Mesa Dr, Mesa REGISTER Presenters Dr. Bill Brown, is the William Marcellus McPheeters Professor of Old Testament at Columbia Theological Seminary and, more importantly, a member of Presbytery de Cristo. Dr. Brown’s most recent book is Sacred Sense: Discovering the Wonder of God’s Word and World, […]

Many of you are aware of the refugee crisis happening now in Tucson. Beginning about two weeks ago, officials at our Arizona border crossings began releasing from custody hundreds of asylum seekers to join their families across the country. Tucson, of course, is the first city of any size en route to their destinations. Personnel […]

Spaghetti Dinner To-Go  PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH TRIENNIUM FUNDRAISER TICKETS on Sale Now! $10 each or 4 for $30 Dinner Pick-up  Sat. Nov 17 4pm – 6pm Dinner TO GO Flyer Christ Presbyterian Church, 6565 E Broadway

Thursday-Sunday, November 1-4, 2018 El Paso, Texas, USA/Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, MX 3 days in the heart of the US-Mexico Border Region Hosted by the Presbyterian Border Region Outreach Meet your sisters and brothers in the borderlands– Share the love of Christ Witness the commitment of binational ministry Hear the stories of border experiences Partner in […]

Christian Illusionist, Zak Mirzadeh is coming to Northminster! Tickets on sale now, bit.ly/zakatnpc ($5 adults, 18 & younger free) Click here for more info

de Cristo and Grand Canyon Presbytery Pastor Brad Munroe has written an advent devotional that helps disciples explore Biblical text around the birth of Jesus and offers ways to take the message into the world. Permission is given for anyone to copy, duplicate, and transmit this devotional book, either electronically or as hard copy. The […]

Schedule 9:00 a.m.   Combined Presbytery Business Meeting 9:30 a.m.    Worship and Celebration of the Lord’s Supper 10:30 a.m.   Break 10:45 a.m.    Session One Workshops 11:45 a.m.     Lunch (Cents-Ability Offering for Hunger Alleviation) 1:00 p.m.      Session Two Workshops 2:15 p.m.       Session Three Workshops 3:15 p.m.       Adjourn List of […]

Spiritual Life Services is a new department at Ghost Ranch formed to provide regular worship and spiritual practices for all staff and guests, to revitalize and establish direct connection between Ghost Ranch and churches. Chaplains Don Grauer (pastoral care) and Chaplain Brenda Grauer (spiritual life coordinator) welcome your calls and messages  and look forward to […]