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Spirituality
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Spiritual
Holiday programs, worship
Refl ections
at Chandler Presbyterian
The candle of hope is lit, and the choir sings “The
Christ-Mess!
Way in a Manger” at the children’s Christmas program
held Sun., Dec. 16 at Chandler Presbyterian Church.
by Pastor Roger Storms, Chandler Christian Church I bring you good news of great joy that will be for
A Christmas Eve service begins at 7:30 p.m. Mon.,
I am not a gifted “present-wrapper!” I use all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior
Dec. 24.
“waaay” too much paper, cut unevenly and use
Chandler Presbyterian Church is located at 1500 W.
has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” [Luke
Germann Rd. between Dobson and Alma School in S.
the tape to cover up my mistakes. By the time 2:10-11 New International Version]
Chandler. Sunday School for all ages is held on Sunday
I’m fi nished with the chore, it usually represents So this Christmas, like every other Christmas, I
morning at 9 a.m. with worship service at 10:30 a.m.
“Christ-mess” rather than Christmas. put my poorly wrapped and messy gifts under the
For more information, email offi ce@chandlerpres.
Many have similar experiences during this season. tree. Interestingly, over the years, jokes have been
org, visit
www.chandlerpresbyterianchurch.org or call
Not necessarily by being “wrapping-challenged” made about the “wrapping” but it hasn’t stopped
480-963-3821.
like I am, but by fi nding Christmas as a “messy” anyone from unwrapping the gift and enjoying the
time. There is so much to do, so many activities present!
happening, so many calories available – and so No matter where you fi nd yourself this season,
many emotions to confront! look past the “wrapping.” In the eternal scheme
Grief, loss support at VUU
The litany of pressures we all face in our life’s of things what life looks like doesn’t matter in the
journey can mess up the season. You name it, light of the Gift of God we celebrate this Christmas
A special service held at the Valley Unitarian
we all experience them to some degree: fi nancial season. If you can do this, you’ll fi nd that your
Universalist Church at 7 p.m. Thu., Dec. 20 helps
pressures, family challenges, health issues,
people deal with grief, loss of a loved one, divorce,
Christ-mess will turn into Christmas!
depression, job loss and other issues during the
loneliness, grief – all these and many more cause
us to struggle to “wrap up” the season in an ideal
Chandler Christian Church is located at 1825 S. Alma School
holiday season.
and perfect way.
Road in S. Chandler and can be contacted at 480-963-3997 or
The Longest Night of the Year Service is held in
www.chandlercc.org.
the peaceful VUU sanctuary, providing a quiet time
This is really no surprise. The original Christmas
for those mixed emotions to be acknowledged and to
was messy! When Jesus was born, the political scene
bring peace, comfort and hope to those in need.
was tumultuous. The economy was in a shambles. The Valley Unitarian Universalist Church is located
War was going on. People were struggling with life. Send us your church events at 6400 W. Del Rio St. in Chandler, south of Ray Road
It wasn’t a pretty time.
and McKemy at Del Rio. For more information, visit
Let the SanTan Sun News help you publicize your church’s
And then bursting on to the night scene came the
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