We've received a grant!

Saguaro Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is excited to announce that it has been awarded a grant to enable its minister Rev. Kelley Dick, to participate in the 2026 National Clergy Renewal Program. Saguaro Christian Church is one of 210 congregations across the United States selected to participate in this competitive grant program, which is funded by Lilly Endowment Inc. and administered by Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis. Established in 2000, the program’s grants allow Christian congregations to support their pastors with the gift of extended time away from their ministerial duties and responsibilities. Dr. Robert Saler, Director of the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary, noted that interest in the grant programs has grown significantly in recent years, with higher numbers of applications leading to increased competitiveness.

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There Our Hearts Will Be

We don't always think about generosity as something that changes us. We usually think about it in terms of what we give and what our gifts make possible. And certainly, both matter. But Jesus had something more to say about generosity. He understood that what we choose to invest in has a way of shaping our hearts.

Somewhere along the way, we found ourselves sitting beside people who were once strangers but who have now become part of our lives. And before we knew it, we had become part of theirs. That's one of the wonderful things about church. It was never meant to be a collection of individuals who happen to worship in the same building. The church came into being because people discovered that following Jesus meant sharing life with one another.

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Wende GonzalesOctober 30, 2026Saguaro Christian Churchgratitude, giving, generosity

Trunk or Treat

Join us in person for Trunk or Treat on Halloween, October 31 from 6 to 8 pm!

Invite all of your FRANS (Friends, Relatives, Associates, and Neighbors) to our community Halloween night Trunk or Treat tradition - all FREE.

Trick-or-treat in the parking lot! Enjoy free food! Play games, bounce around on bouncy things, and have a fun family-friendly evening.

ALL are welcome. Costumes encouraged!

Saguaro Christian ChurchOctober 16, 2026Saguaro Christian ChurchTrunk or Treat

Come and sing in the choir!

From our Director of Music Ministries, Jacob Walters:

Hello, gorgeous Saguaro Choir!

It is so lovely to make music with you all, and can't wait to continue! I've included links to the pieces so you can listen a bit and get a feel before we begin!

(click through for rehearsal links)

Wende GonzalesOctober 13, 2026Saguaro Christian Churchchoir

Cybersecurity for Seniors

Cybersecurity for Seniors:

Learn How to Protect Yourself Online

Wednesday, October 7 at 8:00 am or 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 pm or 4:00 pm

During this educational webinar, participants will learn:

How to identify common online scams and phishing attempts
Best practices for protecting personal and financial information
Ways to improve online security habits
Steps to take if they suspect fraud or a cybersecurity breach

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Saguaro Christian ChurchOctober 5, 2026cybersecurity, seniors

Regional Assembly!

Gather with Disciples from across Arizona and special guests from across the denomination for our upcoming Regional Assembly on October 23 & 24.

Our theme, Celebrating Our Gifts (Celebrando Nuestros Donos), will bring us together to recognize and celebrate the many and diverse gifts that we each bring to our communities and Arizona.

Learn more at the official 2026 Arizona Regional Assembly website.

Saguaro Christian ChurchSeptember 13, 2026Sun City Christian Church

We have choir practice on Wednesday, September 16 at 5 pm!

Even if you're not in choir, if you're new to choir, if you've never been in a choir, if you want to learn a new song, then you're invited to come on September 16 to meet someone who might potentially be working with us moving into the future. So if you want all the details, come to choir practice!

Saguaro Christian ChurchSeptember 6, 2026Saguaro Christian Churchchoir, music ministry

I have done what I came to do.

As church, if you have been moved by a song, a cantata, or a worship experience, I have done what I came to do. In return, I have been blessed beyond measure to witness how you move & live in the world. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve you all in this place. This was never a job for me, but a calling - to create the best worship experiences together, as a team, hand in hand. I didn’t do any of this alone. You were all here with me.

Saguaro Christian ChurchAugust 30, 2026Saguaro Christian ChurchKeith

Keith’s ministry among us has been extraordinary.

For 31 years, Keith Koster has shared his extraordinary gifts with Saguaro Christian Church. Across more than three decades, he has helped shape the worship life of this congregation in countless ways. Thirty-one is more than a number. It's thousands of Sundays, rehearsals, choir practices, Christmas Eves, Maundy Thursdays, Good Fridays, funerals, weddings, Easter mornings, celebrations and difficult seasons. It is choosing music for a particular moment, sitting down at the piano or organ, gathering musicians together, and helping a congregation find its voice. It’s living out one's faith in community with others. It’s leading Shelter and Bells and Choir and always remembering who needed a little extra attention. It’s the kindness shared when someone needed a reminder of belovedness. It's ALL of this and SOOOOOO much more. Keith has accompanied us, led us, challenged us creatively, helped us try new things, and provided a steady presence through season after season of Saguaro’s life. Keith’s ministry among us has been extraordinary. His creativity, musicianship, flexibility, faithfulness, and deep love he has for this congregation have left a mark on all of us that will last forever.

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Saguaro Christian ChurchAugust 10, 2026music, Director of Music Ministries

We're hiring: Director of Music Ministries

It's true: At the end of this month, our beloved Keith Koster is retiring from his 30+ years as Creative Worship Director at Saguaro Christian Church!

There will never be another like him, but we're searching for our next Director of Music Ministries. Help us get the word out!

Saguaro Christian Church is seeking a Director of Music Ministries. This person will work closely with the pastors, staff, and volunteers to create thoughtful and meaningful worship experiences that help people encounter God through music.

The ideal candidate is a creative collaborator and encouraging leader who enjoys working with people of all ages and musical abilities. The church’s Director of Music Ministries will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and leading the church’s music program.

Click here to read the job description and how to apply.

Arizona Disciples Women Fall Retreat

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Pastor Kelley is the keynote speaker! Wende is the song leader!

Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13
Chapel Rock Conference Center, Prescott

Registration is open! Click here and register!

Enjoy worship, workshops, games, delicious food, singing, meeting friends new and old, nature, a raffle, service projects, and Pastor Kelley's keynote!

This year's retreat service project is gathering new/gently used children's books to distribute throughout Arizona.

There will be a gift card raffle, too.

Sunday's offering will support the organization Hope Walks, which provides colorfully painted braces to help babies born with club feet recover. (Participants in one of the Saturday workshops will paint some braces, too.)

Register now!

Saguaro Christian ChurchJuly 25, 2026DWM, women's retreat, retreat

Disciples General Assembly

Registration is now open for the 2026 General Assembly, taking place online July 10–11. Join Disciples from across the United States and Canada for worship, learning, fellowship, and discernment as we gather around the theme BEYOND: Love Surpassing. Participants will hear from inspiring preachers and speakers who will challenge, encourage, and equip us for faithful ministry in the world. Register today, $30 per person, and be part of this historic gathering of the church.

Register today! You can watch from home or join the watch party at Saguaro!

Saguaro Christian ChurchJuly 4, 2026General Assembly

Becoming the Beloved Community; Living Like Christ in the World Today

In a world that has us asking why and how every day, as followers of Christ we have a calling to love those who the world casts aside. We are called to welcome, forgive, share, teach, and of course love wholly and fully. We as Disciples of Christ are striving each day to live as a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world, creating a beloved community together. A beloved community where all are welcomed, where the table is open to everyone – no exclusions, where God’s presence enfolds every member of Creation. We will explore this season how to respond as Christ would in today’s times, becoming the beloved community together.

Saguaro Christian ChurchJune 6, 2026Saguaro Christian Church

Shopping for Saguaro's ministries

Thanks for remembering our Food Pantry, Sol Food, and Be The Neighbor when you're grocery shopping!

You Matter: Finding Our Place with the Psalms

A season rooted in the Psalms, holding space for each of God’s beloveds to show up exactly as they are. We will journey together through the writings of the Psalmists to hear how our spirits, bodies, sillies, safety, needs, and relationships are all holy and Spirit filled, uniting us to the divine in praise and in presence.

Saguaro Christian ChurchMay 7, 2026psalms, summer, season