To read the approved April Congregation Council meeting minutes, click here.

If you have questions, please contact any member of the Congregation Council.

May 18 and 25 are the closing Sundays for New Journey's food support drive for the asylum-seeker shelter at Nogales, Mexico.

Envelopes for donations are available at church, or you can give to NJLC online (clearly designated for Casa M), or bring bulk rice, beans, or flour to add to fill the wagon in the fellowship area.

THANK YOU! to Lou Hutchinson and Steve Brady who transported and delivered furnishings for two apartments for persons moving from homelessness, with support of the Paiute Neighborhood Center in Scottsdale. Thanks, also, to New Journey neighbor - Estate Interiors - for donating a small table and shelving for this project.

The Fountain Hills Community Center is once again opening its doors to support a vital cause—saving lives through blood donation. Mark your calendars for Friday, June 13th, and Saturday, June 14th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as the community comes together in Ballroom 1 for this important event.

• New Journey Water Pallet delivered to First Church, Phoenix: Our 2025 heat respite project kicked off on Monday, May 12, with the delivery of a pallet of water to First United Church of Christ in central Phoenix. Given the extended heat season, if additional funds become available through gifts or savings in the heat respite component of New Journey’s mission spending plan, we’ll provide another pallet in the late summer to Wesley United Methodist Church in south Phoenix.

Our report to the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly is posted at 2025 Assembly Mission and Ministry Stories — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA and the video is also available on our blog.

We are thrilled to invite you to the Ascension Ice Cream Party on May 23rd from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event will be held at New Covenant Lutheran Church, and we can't wait to celebrate Ascension Day with you in the sweetest way possible!

This month, the Congregation Council is on break and will not meet for church business. The minutes from April’s Council meeting will be approved at the June 17th Council meeting and published in the June 20th eNews.

For questions, please reach out to Mike Wilson at mike@forensicphotog.com or Pastor Beth at pastorbeth@njlc-fh.org

In this week’s vlog, Pastor Beth shares her experience at the Festival of Homiletics, held at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, GA. She was among more than 1,000 preachers from across the U.S. and around the world, all gathered under the theme: 'Preaching to Heal the Divide.

Pastor Beth

• Current Ministry Projects:

  • Summer Worship Planning

  • Attending the Festival of Homiletics, May 12-15

  • Vacation May 16-19

  • Administrative Tasks

Susan

• Current Ministry Projects:

  • Worship PowerPoints

  • Social Media & Advertising Planning

  • Website Updates

Jamie

• Current Ministry Projects:

  • Choir Leadership

  • Worship Leadership

  • Summer Worship Planning Support

May is a month of blossoming and warmth. As we move further into spring, it's an ideal time to explore new adventures and cherish the beauty around us. Let's make the most of May together!

Fourteen women were honored on Saturday, April 23 for completion of the educational program which builds skills, confidence, English language, and steps toward financial independence. 80% of proceeds from their handmade items – including clothing, artisan bags, jewelry, and greeting cards – go directly to the women, enabling them to gain their first spending money. Some items are available at etsy.com/shop/refugeemade and through pop-up boutiques hosted by churches or other supporting organizations. More information here.

Partnership Community House, 3421 N. Hayden Rd., affiliated with South Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, serves folks in need on Mondays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.  Learn more here.

Northeast Valley Consortium participation was strong but, in the friendly competition, Lord of Life Lutheran of Sun City West topped our numbers. Results of the Lutheran Disaster Response fundraising for the water project at Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission are still being compiled.

Social Ministry Team votes to pack lunches during Sunday Fellowship time!

• Sundays: June 8 and 22, July 27, August 3 – all are welcome after worship; it usually takes just 30-35 minutes to pack 200 lunches.

May Donation Drive for Casa de la Misericordia

Throughout the month of May, we invite you to support Casa de la Misericordia by donating rice, beans, flour, or monetary gifts. Look for the donation wagon at church to drop off your food items.

We are thrilled to invite you to the Ascension Ice Cream Party on May 23rd from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This event will be held at New Covenant Lutheran Church, and we can't wait to celebrate Ascension Day with you in the sweetest way possible!

Join us on Tuesday, May 7, at 6:00 PM at The Fountains for a special evening of worship and service in support of Family Promise.

What a beautiful Easter celebration! Our church was filled with joy, music, and the warmth of community as we came together to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.