The Cactus & The Cross Blog

Spring is a season of renewal, hope, and connection—and what better way to celebrate it than by gathering together in fellowship and service? We’re excited to invite all women to a special Women’s Spring Mini Retreat  on Saturday, April 18, from 10:30am to 1:00pm in the Chapel . This meaningful morning is designed to refresh your spirit, deepen your faith, and strengthen connections within our community. The retreat will be a beautiful blend of fellowship, Bible study, and ou

A vibrant church community thrives on shared faith, genuine love, and a common goal. 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 in your faith journey. Whether you are just starting to explore what it means to follow Christ or have been on your spiritual path for many years, you will find a welcoming home here. ✝️ FROG – Fully Rely on God (Children’s Ministry) 📍 Room 9 Every week, ou

Are you seeking a meaningful opportunity to help others? Participate in our Shower Ministry on Friday, March 13, from 9 am to noon , as we offer support and companionship to our unhoused neighbors in the community. This ministry goes beyond just providing hot showers. It focuses on respecting dignity, offering hospitality, and showing God’s love through small, compassionate gestures. In addition to showers, we supply hygiene items, clean towels, and—most importantly—a warm an

Easter is a time for joy, renewal, and celebration, and we warmly invite you and your family to extend the festivities by joining us for a special Celebration of Life  event after our morning worship! When:  After the 8:30 am service Where:  Courtyard area This enjoyable event is tailored specifically for children and their families, providing an opportunity to celebrate the hope and renewal of Easter in an engaging and interactive manner. What to Expect: An exciting Easter e

Holy Week draws us into the most revered narrative of our faith—a path of praise, sacrifice, anticipation, and ultimately, resurrection. We cordially invite you to join us on this journey through a series of meaningful worship services crafted to encourage reflection, remembrance, and rejoicing. Maundy Thursday – A Night of Love and Betrayal April 2 at 12:00 noon (Chapel) or 6:30 pm (Sanctuary) On the night of His betrayal, Jesus assembles with His disciples for a last meal.

In March, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation dinner where we celebrated the hundreds of volunteers who generously give thousands of hours each year at the shop and from home. According to IndependentSector.org , the value of a volunteer hour in Arizona was $34.49 in 2025. Those donated hours save the shop millions of dollars in salaries - money that can instead be granted to many West Valley non-profits.   Way to go, volunteers - that’s good business! Their generosity

Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! How can I persuade you to put your ultimate hope in Christ and his resurrection? By “hope,” I mean the reason you have to think something better is in the future. Hope is whatever gets us up in the morning thinking today might be better than yesterday. Hope sends us to work thinking we’ll do some good in the world. Hope fills the hearts of students that they’ll learn something new. (OK, I’m idealizing a little here.) Hope brings us to the

Easter is a day of joy, renewal, and celebration—and we invite you and your family to continue the festivities with a special Celebration of Life  event following our morning worship! When:  After the 8:30 am service Where:  Courtyard area This fun-filled gathering is designed especially for children and their families, offering a chance to celebrate the hope and new life of Easter in a joyful, hands-on way. What to Expect: An exciting Easter egg hunt Creative arts & crafts E

Holy Week invites us into the most sacred story of our faith—a journey of praise, sacrifice, waiting, and ultimately, resurrection. We warmly invite you to walk this path with us through a series of meaningful worship services designed to help you reflect, remember, and rejoice. Palm Sunday – Welcoming the King Saturday, March 28 at 5:00 pm Sunday, March 29 at 8:30 am & 11:00 am Holy Week begins with celebration. As Jesus enters Jerusalem, He is greeted with palm branches and

Are you seeking a meaningful opportunity to help others? Participate in our Shower Ministry on Friday, March 13, from 9 am to noon , as we offer support and companionship to our unhoused neighbors in the community. This ministry goes beyond just providing hot showers. It focuses on respecting dignity, offering hospitality, and showing God’s love through small, compassionate gestures. In addition to showers, we supply hygiene items, clean towels, and—most importantly—a warm an