Embracing Our Differences Club

Patricia Wilson Members of the Embracing Our Differences (EOD) Club recently enjoyed a memorable and enriching visit to the Heard Museum in Phoenix. Founded in 1929, the museum is internationally recognized for its celebration of Native American art, culture, and history. Upon entering the beautiful courtyard, visitors are greeted by the striking bronze sculpture “Intertribal…

PebbleCreek Quilt Club in the Holiday Spirit

Cathy Howell The PebbleCreek Quilt Club is busily doing what they do best … making quilts! The Community Service chair, Ronda Jones, contacted the organizations we regularly support to see if they were interested in Christmas holiday quilts and all responded yes. This put the team in motion and a call out to the membership…

Royal High Tea at The Spicery

Valerie Spiegel The Fellowship Committee of PebbleCreek Community Church arranged for 27 women to enjoy high tea at The Spicery in historic downtown Glendale. This 1895 venue proudly calls itself “Glendale’s Original Tearoom.” The featured breads, quiches, desserts, and comfort classics are all made in-house with Founder Martha Campbell’s original recipes, carefully curated ingredients, and…

Pastor Nate’s Son Graduates From the U.S. Air Force Academy

E DeFord, J Kotula The PebbleCreek Community Church (PCCC) proudly joined in the celebration of our Pastor, Nate Watkins, and his wife Rocio’s son, Carson, who graduated from the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 28 with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. PCCC commemorated Carson’s graduation at a recent Sunday morning service.…

Embarrassment Is Always the Number One Answer

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly Whenever we speak to a group, we sometimes ask those gathered the main reason why people do not report being the victim of a financial crime. In nearly 100 presentations over the past three years, the number one reason has always been the same: embarrassment. In a country where…