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Updates from Region and Church 
June 2008
 

   Our Region

Save the Date!  Our bienniel Regional Assembly is OCTOBER 24-25!!  "Church on the Edge: Movement for Wholeness in a Fragmented World"
Saguaro Christian Church, Tucson
Congregations will receive notification mid-June about making Nominations and Resolutions to be presented to the Regional Assembly in October
Pastor Rep LUNCHEONS (Noon - 2pm)  will be as follows 
                    Wednesday August 20                  Thursday August 21
                     Interchurch Center                      Desert Dove CC
                     Phoenix                                     Tucson
Camp and Conferences will be June 29 - July 5 at Pine Summit in Prescott. Nearly 170 children, youth and adults will attend Camp 2008. 
ICYF for High School Youth is coming to the West!  Chapman University will host the International Christian Youth Fellowship Conference July 24-27 in Orange, California.  A gift from Sun City Christian Church will enable Arizona youth to attend.  We have 10 youth and 2 sponsors registered.
   Our Congregations
Rev. Allen Cunningham has announced that he will be ending his ministry with Desert Dove CC effective August 31 in order to accept a Chaplaincy position. 
Sun City Christian Church has called Rev. Steve Minor as their Senior Pastor.  His first Sunday will be June 15.
Chalice Christian Church reports  - Several fellowship activities have been planned throughout Pastor Linda's Sabbatical period, in which the congregation can participate:
In May, 30+ members enjoyed a night out at Chase Field, watching the D-backs defeat the Washington Nationals. In June, we will have a Grill & Game Night and in July, a Movie Night.
In addition, members can get together on designated Sundays after Worship Service and attend the Sunday Lunch Bunch. An opportunity to socialize and get better acquainted is scheduled for In & Out Burger, Village Inn Pancake House, I-Hop Pancake House and Denny's Restaurant.

Pastor Linda has issued an invitation for all who would like to follow her journey, to be sure to join in her blog. Go to www.goinghomecominghome.blogspot.com to catch up with Linda on her journey.