The Cactus & The Cross Blog

A lively church community thrives on shared faith, genuine love, and a common purpose. We invite you to join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for a time of learning, connection, and spiritual renewal, regardless of where you are on your faith journey. Whether you are beginning to explore what it means to follow Christ or have been walking with God for many years, you will find a home here. ✝️ FROG – Fully Rely on God (Children’s Ministry) 📍 Room 9 Each week, our children gather f

Soup Suppers Are Here for Lent 🍲 Lent is a time for reflection, community, and a shared journey, and one way we experience this together is by gathering around the table. Starting on Wednesday, February 25 , we will meet each Wednesday during Lent for our Soup Suppers from 5:00–6:00 pm in the Chapel Area . We will enjoy simple food, engage in meaningful conversation, and spend time together as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Note: The Bell Choir will eat first and then pr

A lively church community thrives on shared faith, genuine love, and a common purpose. We invite you to join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for a time of learning, connection, and spiritual renewal, regardless of where you are on your faith journey. Whether you are beginning to explore what it means to follow Christ or have been walking with God for many years, you will find a home here. ✝️ FROG – Fully Rely on God (Children’s Ministry) 📍 Room 9 Each week, our children gather f

Soup Suppers Are Back for Lent 🍲 Lent is a time for reflection, community, and a shared journey, and one way we experience this together is by gathering around the table. Starting on Wednesday, February 25 , we will meet each Wednesday during Lent for our Soup Suppers from 5:00–6:00 pm in the Chapel Area . We will enjoy simple food, engage in meaningful conversation, and spend time together as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Note: The Bell Choir will eat first and then pr

Lutherans and friends from across Arizona are invited to gather for Lutheran Day at the Legislature on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm at Wesley Bolin Plaza in downtown Phoenix. Hosted by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA), this annual day of advocacy is an opportunity to live out our baptismal promise “to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.” Together, we will learn, witness, and raise our collective voice in the public square—activating

A vibrant church community flourishes through shared faith, sincere love, and a unified purpose. Join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for a time of learning, connection, and spiritual renewal, no matter where you are on your faith journey. Whether you're starting to explore what it means to follow Christ or have been walking with God for years, you'll find a place here. ✝️ FROG – Fully Rely on God (Children’s Ministry) 📍 Room 9 Every week, our children come together for FROG – F

Soup Suppers Are Back for Lent 🍲 Lent is a season of reflection, community, and shared journey—and one of the ways we live that out together is around the table. Beginning Wednesday, February 25 , we’ll gather each Wednesday during Lent for our Soup Suppers from 5:00–6:00 pm in the Chapel Area . It’s simple food, meaningful conversation, and time together as we prepare our hearts for Easter. Note: The Bell Choir will eat first and then head to practice. Can You Bring Soup o

What is Shrove Tuesday? The simple answer is—the day before Ash Wednesday. It is sometimes called—Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. Why eat Pancakes? Pancakes were an easy way for Christians to use up their milk, eggs, and sugar before the 40 days of Lent (and fasting) started the next day—Ash Wednesday. What do I need to bring? Nothing, except an appetite! Come and make a new friend!! Donations are accepted and will go toward camp scholarships for our children a

A thriving church community grows from shared faith, genuine love, and a common purpose. Join us every Sunday at 9:45 am for a time of learning, connection, and spiritual renewal—wherever you are on your faith journey. Whether you’re just beginning to explore what it means to follow Christ or have walked with God for years, there’s a place for you here. ✝️ FROG – Fully Rely on God (Children’s Ministry) 📍 Room 9 Our children gather each week for FROG – Fully Rely on God , a

What is Shrove Tuesday? The simple answer is—the day before Ash Wednesday. It is sometimes called—Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, or Mardi Gras. Why eat Pancakes? Pancakes were an easy way for Christians to use up their milk, eggs, and sugar before the 40 days of Lent (and fasting) started the next day—Ash Wednesday. What do I need to bring? Nothing, except an appetite! Come and make a new friend!! Donations are accepted and will go toward camp scholarships for our children a