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Living Streams holds Grand Opening Just over a year ago, Living Streams Church, headed by Pastor Mark Buckley, moved into the former First Baptist Church building on the northwest corner of Central and Glendale avenues. Since that time, church officials and volunteers have been remodeling, re-painting, re-landscaping and just generally hoping to re-inspire not only churchgoers, but also the neighborhood.   Sunday, April 6 from 4 to 8 p.m. marks the church’s Grand Opening, complete with free food, a rock wall for the kids, live music and much more—all in hopes of drawing folks in to check out the new facility. Currently, Living Streams offers activities throughout the week like yoga and men’s basketball, while staying active locally with groups like Habitat for Humanity. The church also offers support groups for those suffering from addiction or grief, and plenty of men’s and women’s Bible studies, book studies and even a group for young moms. Services are at 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays with a mid-week family study night on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Beginning in June, there will be a Saturday night service. Childcare and youth classes are provided at each service. For more information, contact Living Streams Church at 602-957-7500 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Church celebrates 50th anniversary Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is celebrating its 50th anniversary by hosting a neighborhood party featuring kids activities, a dessert reception and 1950s style sock hop. 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 12. The “Jumpin Jubliee” is free and fun for the whole family. Come early for kids activities and guided tours of the newly refurbished, 50-year-old campus and stay for the 1950s-style sock hop with DJ, dancing, root beer floats and a dessert reception. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church is located at 1500 W. Maryland Ave. For more information, call 602-249-1936 or visit www.sov.us. Several programs At CL Fellowship Creative Living Fellowship, 6530 N. 7th St., offers programs this month to make you think and to touch your sould.     • “Recession Proofing Your Consciousness” With Rev. Bonnie Barnard, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10. When the newspapers, television, radio, neighbors, government and colleagues scream recession, how do you respond? Metaphysicians have always known there is a Source behind everything physical. Join Rev. Barnard in coming together to recognize this Source and spend time in community magnetizing this Truth together.  The evening will consist of some teaching and a lot of spiritual practice. This is Rev. Barnard’s last workshop prior to moving to Seattle. Suggested love offering $15 at the door however, no one will be turned away.     • Free peace concert, 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 18. The new Global Peace in Action Ministry announces its first event in celebration of Earth Day. Be sure to invite your friends and loved ones for an inspirational, soul-stirring and toe-tapping event. There also will be a surprise guest speaking about Earth Day (April 22) and what it means to the community and the world. • “Introduction to Comparative Religions Workshop” With Lonnie Whittington, R.Sc.P., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 19. Review each of the seven major religions of the world. Elements such as the founder, sacred texts, beliefs and history will be compared and contrasted. In addition, comparisons will be made between the words of wisdom from the various religions and the beliefs set forth by Ernest Holmes. No prerequisite required. Cost is a love offering. • Passover Seder Potluck, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19. A CLF traditional Seder ceremony, with just a bit of a New Thought flair. This event is a non-dairy potluck dinner, with a few do’s and don’ts. Contact CLF at 602-906-4080 to reserve your seat, and let them know what food or drink you would like to share. • “Change Your Relationships, Change Your World, Change the World” workshop with Aman Motwane, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, April 20. Learn the key to cultivating deeply satisfying relationships and how to be and become Namasté—where the Divine in you sees the Divine in everyone else—as a way of life and living. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Call 602-906-4080 for information. CrossRoads offers young adults’ service CrossRoads United Methodist Church announces its newest service for young adults, 5 p.m. every Sunday. Maybe you tried church as a kid and don’t have the greatest memories. But a lot has happened since then, and now you’re beginning to wonder if God has a place in your life. CrossRoads is launching a new church for young adults, and this one is not your mama’s church. Your music, your talking, church your way! CrossRoads is located at 7901 N. Central Ave.  For more information, call 602-944-1524. Rummage sale at Royal Palm Royal Palms Baptist Church, 8802 N. 19th Ave., is holding a Ministry Rummage Sale from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Come hunt for great bargains and treasures while benefiting a terrific cause. Proceeds to fund Mozambique Missions & Youth/Children’s Summer Camps Royal Palms Baptist Church. For more information, call 602-944-3306. Lecture looks at The vision of Jesus “The Acts of the Apostles: The Vision of Jesus and the Mission of the Church,” is an ecumenical look at the vision of Jesus and how the church can parallel the life and ministry of Jesus. What does the Acts of the Apostles tell us about the struggle to be church in the contemporary world? What is our mission as church? Facilitated by Rev. Vernon Meyer, Ph.D., this special presentation takes place 9-10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 15, 22 and 29, at Shadow Rock UCC, 12861 N. 8th Ave. (just south of Thunderbird Road). There is a $10 donation per class. Meyer is director of Programs, Arizona Center for Theological Studies, and Biblical Scholar and Theologian in Residence, St. Patrick’s Catholic Community. For more information or to register for this special lecture series, call Jill at 602-944-1704. Concert of Prayers at Unity of Phoenix Unity of Phoenix presents Concert of Prayers at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at the church, 1500 E. Greenway Parkway. Concert of Prayers features Phoenix-based Sanctorum and acclaimed Phoenix vocalist Renee Morgan Brooks. Tickets are $15 and are available at www.unityphx.org, at the church bookstore, and at the door.     Sanctorum, founded by pianist/creative artist Lynne Haeseler, performs classical music, improvisations and chants from various traditions, using chanting choir, flute, cello, viola, African drums, timpani, organ and piano, to create a contemplative musical experience that will nourish and rejuvenate audiences.  The audience participates actively through chanting or reflectively through contemplation.     Contact http://lhpiano.com or 602-955-3611 for more information.

 

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