Experience a new kind of church at Dayspring’s 2nd Sundays OPEN HOUSE! This isn’t just a church service—it’s an OPEN HOUSE from 8:30AM—NOON every Second Sunday. Stay for 10 minutes or spend the whole morning. Come for food, music, and activities for all ages. It’s the Sunday Morning Experience You Create— all in a safe and welcoming space where everyone belongs!
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8:30am - Fellowship Hall
You’ll find a light continental breakfast, drinks and coffee in the Fellowship Hall. Eat inside or at tables on the courtyard. Donations are appreciated to help continue this ministry.
The Sacred Space service offers quiet time filled with music, prayer, silence, contemplation, and scripture, using our senses to come close to the Divine which is within and all around us.
8:50am - Palo Verde Room
Imagine walking into a worship space where the chairs are arranged in an inclusive circle, the lighting is softened, the music is soothing, the people are warm and welcoming. It’s a space whose purpose is to help spiritual seekers and unfulfilled congregants gain a richer experience of the fullness of God. This is a space where together we explore the often-hidden part of God, the Divine Feminine, through less doctrinal experiential activities and feminine storytelling using diverse sources and concepts to refresh and transform our practices in the world.
Join us as Pastor Mark leads a discussion of the concept of “Christ and Culture”, based on a 1951 book by H. Richard Niebuhr.
Prayer Shawl Ministry meets at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays in the Fellowship Hall. All knitters and crocheters age 7th grade and older are welcome to participate. Yarn and patterns are available. This ministry is growing and we need more people making shawls and blankets!
9:20 - Fellowship Hall
Stop by the Communion and/or Prayer Corner as one of our current or retired pastors will offer communion and where our specially trained Stephen Ministers will sit with anyone in need of prayer.
9:20am - Music Room
Join the choir for this morning's rehearsal at 9:20 in the Music Room to practice the hymns and easy anthem.
10:00am - Room 206
Second Sunday Kids' Church is for kids in Pre-K through 6th grade. It will feature songs with Ms. Julie, mini-lessons with Katie and Charlotte the puppet, skits by the youth, and Scripture reading with age-appropriate activities, crafts, and games led by the Sunday school teachers. Parents are welcome to stay with their children or go to another 2nd Sunday activity. Children under the age of four will go the nursery. Please be aware, we will not have a Children's Time during the 10:00 service, so children can go directly to Room 206.
10:00am - Sanctuary
Here’s everything you love about the classic church service: choir, organ, scripture, sermon and prayer, all with the open-mindedness and inclusiveness that Dayspring is famous for. Please feel free to come and go as you please - we understand - there's a lot going on!
10:45 - Sanctuary
Stop by the Communion and/or Prayer Corner as one of our current or retired pastors will offer communion and where our specially trained Stephen Ministers will sit with anyone in need of prayer.
We've launched a new ministry for Second Sunday—a sacred space for LGBTQIA+ people to explore faith, scripture, and lived experiences. This isn't a place to dwell on trauma but a space of affirmation, discovery, and deep listening as we ask: What is God saying to LGBTQIA+ people through the spirit and scripture today?
While allies are welcome, this space centers on LGBTQIA+ voices and faith journeys. Guided by resources from the Reconciling Ministries Network, we'll engage in meaningful conversations celebrating who we are as God's beloved.
Join us in Room 110 at 11:15 during our Second Sunday Open House to learn more and be part of this new, affirming ministry!
Join us at 11:15 in the Fellowship Hall for Beginning Crochet, open to anyone in 7th grade and older! Whether you’re brand new to crochet or looking to refresh your skills, this welcoming, hands-on session is the perfect place to start. Sponsored by the Prayer Shawl and Prayer Blanket Ministry, you'll learn the basics while creating something meaningful for those in need of comfort and care. All materials are provided—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to learn!
We’re excited to introduce a brand-new Drum Circle as part of our Second Sundays at Dayspring! Whether you’re an experienced drummer or just curious and want to try something new, all are welcome. This is a joyful, hands-on opportunity to connect through rhythm, spirit, and community. Instruments will be provided—or bring your own—and no musical experience is needed. Come join us as we make a little noise, share good energy, and celebrate together!
Help us extend hospitality and care by joining the Family Promise setup team this Second Sunday. We’ll be transforming our classrooms into cozy, welcoming bedrooms for families experiencing temporary homelessness. It’s a simple but powerful way to make a difference—setting up beds, arranging linens, and creating a space that feels safe and restful for our guests. Many hands make light work, and your help means so much. Come be part of this meaningful act of compassion and community!
11:00am - Palo Verde Room
Season 2 of Love Lessons will continue to address communication and conflict management in loving relationships. The next few classes will address the why, the what and individual styles of conflict and related change strategies.
Patio
Enjoy a self-guided labyrinth experience available in the courtyard. We have a great treasure in our midst that can truly add to our search for a deeper meaning of life with God. Given other events going on in the courtyard, this contemplative practice may be best in the 8:30-9:30 hour, before the music, but is available all morning.
Library
The Dayspring Library will be open all morning if you need a quiet spot to do some reading or to browse our collection for a book to check out.
Patio
Jazz pianist Beth Lederman will play the keyboard in the Courtyard all morning, starting at 9:40. Beth is well-known for her sophisticated jazz and rhythmic Brazilian and Latin-jazz piano styles, not only in the Phoenix area, but throughout the Western U.S. from Canada to Mexico.
Or, if you're looking for more traditional church music (and air conditioning!), there’s a full choir with piano and organ in the 10:00 service in the Sanctuary.
