Let's Celebrate America's 250th Birthday!
2026-07-05 10:45 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix) | Fellowship Hall, 16150 East El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, United States
Let’s Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!
On Sunday, July 5, we’ll trade our usual Christ Connect Class for a church-wide picnic celebrating the USA’s Semiquincentennial (that’s a fancy word for a 250th birthday!).
The church will provide freshly grilled hot dogs and fried chicken, and our First Sunday hosts—Diane Abfall, Donna Hawkinson, and Pat Flug—will keep the beverages flowing.
﻿Bring your favorite side dish or dessert to share, then settle in for good food, fellowship, and some friendly games. Whether you’d rather stay cool inside the Fellowship Hall or enjoy the Arizona summer under The Abbey, there will be plenty of room to celebrate together.
Come hungry, bring a friend, and let’s give America a birthday party worthy of 250 years! 🎂

No Christ Connect Class: Midsummer Break
2026-07-12 10:45 - 11:30, 2026-07-19 10:45 - 11:30, 2026-07-26 10:45 - 11:30, 2026-08-02 10:45 - 11:30 | AZ

Christ Connect Class: Little Things Make a Big Difference
2026-08-09 10:45 - 11:30 | Fellowship Hall, 16150 East El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, United States
The Art of Neighboring
What comes to mind when you think about your neighbors? Maybe you don’t know them very well or, if you’re honest, maybe you think the lady across the street is a bit weird. For many of us, it can be tempting to keep our distance and mind our own business in our neighborhood. But is that really how God wants us to live?
As followers of Jesus, we’ve been called to love both God and our neighbors. It’s easier said than done, but if we push past the fear, time barriers, and pride that can keep us from engaging with others, we can build deep connections with the people in our neighborhood and, most importantly, please God.
In this four-session series based on their book The Art of Neighboring, Jay Pathak and Dave Runyon help us focus on the people within our neighborhood and learn what it means to be a good neighbor. They discuss the importance of pushing through the uncomfortable feelings that come with communicating, investing in, and caring for the people who live near us. What would our communities look like if we took Jesus’s command to love our neighbors as ourselves seriously?
Class Schedule:
AUGUST 9
Rediscovering the Art of Neighboring
Little Things Make a Big Difference
AUGUST 16
The Time Barrier
Margin is Key to Being a Good Neighbor
AUGUST 23
Overcoming Fear
Neighboring Can Be Both Messy & Powerful
AUGUST 30
The Art of Receiving
Reciprocal Relationships Go Both Ways

Christ Connect Class: Margin is Key to Being a Good Neighbor
2026-08-16 10:45 - 11:30 | Fellowship Hall, 16150 East El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, United States

Christ Connect Class: Neighboring Can Be Both Messy & Powerful
2026-08-23 10:45 - 11:30 | Fellowship Hall, 16150 East El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, United States

Christ Connect Class: Reciprocal Relationships Go Both Ways
2026-08-30 10:45 - 11:30 | Fellowship Hall, 16150 East El Lago Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ, 85268, United States

No Christ Connect Class: Labor Day Weekend
2026-09-06 10:45 - 11:30 | AZ
