Join us this Saturday, January 13, at 10am for a labyrinth walk to release what no longer serves us and open ourselves to God’s presence in this new year. We will meet in the Palo Verde Room for a brief introduction to using the labyrinth. Those who wish may either walk our labyrinth in the courtyard or stay inside and use one of our handheld labyrinths. Facilitators will be present for guidance and support in both areas.

Whether you’re a new mom or you’ve been through it all, the Moms’ MeetUp is open to all moms in search of a kid-free night out. We will meet for dinner and conversation at Julie's home on Friday, January 19, at 7:00pm. Email Andrea for the location, to RSVP, or with questions.

Volunteers are needed to pack food boxes of approximately 70lbs. This is a great chance to spend time in the neighborhood, interact with neighbors, reduce food waste, and bring healthy food to local families. Our next event is Saturday, January 20, from 6:00 - 11am. If you’re interested in helping, please email Pastor Michael.

Environmental Day at the Capitol is an opportunity to tell our state legislators we want climate action to save God’s sacred creation. Arizona Interfaith Power & Light (AZIPL) invites us to join them, along with over 20 other organizations. Voters in Arizona state LD-13 (Chandler) are especially wanted. No experience needed - they provide information tables, speakers, and appointments with legislators. The event runs from 8:30am to 2pm with legislative appointments in the morning. RSVP here and please email Maureen to stay in touch with Dayspring participants. After you sign up, your team leader will reach out and briefings will be available.

The 18th annual Regional Unity Walk is Saturday, January 27! Enjoy a short, one mile walk that begins and ends at Tempe Beach Park with residents of neighboring communities. A festival starts at 4:30pm with music, food and fun. The walk starts at 6pm. Get a free t-shirt and walk for unity, mutual respect and understanding. more

January 28 is Youth Sunday, a service planned and led by our Jr. and Sr. High youth. This is always a very special service for our Dayspring congregation.

Also on January 28, following the service, we'll have an interest meeting for youth and their parents in 7th grade and up interested in learning more about our Confirmation program. Classes will be on Sundays from February 4 through May 5. All families interested in confirmation, please plan to attend the meeting after service on January 28th. Please email Julie and Sam with questions.

Imagine the scene: Silence… The lights of Fellowship Hall are dimmed… Candlelight surrounds you… Chanting words over and over again until the words fill your soul… Time to Meditate… Silence… Time for you… Time for you and God… This is a Taizé prayer service. Join us at 4pm on Sunday, January 28, in the Fellowship Hall for this special time.

On Sunday, January 28, at 3pm, our Quartet-in-Residence, the Burn City String Quartet, will present the second program of their three-concert series at Dayspring Tempe. The program includes works by Amy Beach, one of the first American women to gain prominence as a composer, and Prokofiev, best known for “Peter and the Wolf.”

Mark your calendars - the Children’s Ministry is hosting a church picnic on Sunday, February 4, at 11:30 at Kiwanis Park in Tempe. There’s no football that day, so you have no excuse not to go! Bring a lunch and enjoy an afternoon at the park with Dayspring Friends. There will be a baked goods competition, tug-of-war, kickball, and so much more. We can’t wait to see you there!