Last Sunday March 8, 2020 was International Women’s Day, an annual event that reminds me of how we, as Christian women, have cause to celebrate our roles in today’s world. While this event has its roots in the labor movement and the promotion of women’s suffrage over a hundred...
You may have heard of Modernism Week, our desert celebration of midcentury architecture, art, interior, and landscape design. But did you know that Palm Desert Community Presbyterian Church (PDCPC) is a shining example of the style and innovation that characterizes the best of this genre? The...
Resolve to begin 2020 with an intentional focus on your spiritual growth & mark your calendar for the PDCPC 3rd Annual “Faith & Culture Speaker Series” in partnership with Fuller Seminary! Each week in January, we will get to hear from one of Fuller Seminary's insightful...
On Sunday in worship, we lit the third Advent candle, the candle of joy. Advent is a season of waiting. Even as we wait for the fulfillment of all God’s good plans, we find joy in the work of God all around us. The Spirit calls us to joy in our vocations- paid and unpaid work...
This week, we find ourselves in the second week of Advent. The candle lit during the second week of Advent reminds us to pray and work for peace. We are also called, through the Holy Spirit, to look for the signs of God’s peace in the world. Peace is not merely the absence of fighting or...
Sunday marked the beginning of the Advent season, where we prepare our hearts for Christmas and "wait" expectantly for the Messiah. This week, our focus is on Hope. Where is your hope found? What are you hoping for? We invite you to take some time to reflect on this scripture, and to pray...
It's October, and everywhere you look, Christmas is creeping in. Decorations are going up, holiday food and beverage menus are in full-swing, and the latest and greatest toy commercials and catalogs are filling our homes and our children's minds with all the things they "need" for Christmas. Our...
The month of October is upon us, and our newest issue of The Loop is out! Don't miss all the spooktacular things headed our way this month. We hope you will take a few moments to read it and consider how you might get involved! The October Loop
You go to church on Sunday, but do you go on Wednesday too? Take the next step in deepening your faith by intentionally carving out time to connect with God and with others during the week. The night begins with a shared meal together, and ends with classes and programs for all ages! Dinner...
Have you ever wondered how you could be a better parent? grandparent? mentor? aunt? uncle? As adults, we have a huge opportunity to come alongside kids at various phases of their lives and help them grow into flourishing adults. Sometimes though, that can be a tricky road to navigate. Parent...
