Congregational Church of the Valley sits in North Scottsdale and connects closely with the United Church of Christ, calling itself a question church instead of an answer church, so that means they put a lot of value on asking questions and having open dialogue, and they put their focus on grace and progressive Christianity too, and they do all this while being proud to be an Open and Affirming congregation, which opens their doors wide for people of all backgrounds, and pushes for racial justice and environmental stewardship, and you'll see they have a traditional worship space at their Shea campus, lots of different styles of weekend worship like traditional and modern, and they run both in-person and virtual worship every Sunday at 10 a.m., sometimes with original liturgies written by UCC clergy, with daily devotional materials and sermon seeds, communion, and even some music ministry, plus T-Coil technology helps people with hearing aids join in without trouble, which can mean a lot if hearing's hard.
This place provides assisted living for seniors, with on-site staff ready and trained to help with basic daily living needs like bathing, dressing, and grooming, and that help gets tailored depending on what each person needs most, and they keep someone on staff 24 hours a day for care, and if you live there, you get meals, laundry, housekeeping, and even concierge services, so people don't need to worry about those chores, and apartments are made with privacy and comfort in mind, with wide walkways and wheelchair access for better safety and getting around, and they even allow pets, though there are some rules for that, so you'd want to ask about bringing your animal friend.
They support social and active programs, so folks can join in with game nights, outings, fitness classes, clubs, and other events that keep seniors busy in body and mind, and because faith and community are important here, there are unique names and terms for different activities tied to the Congregational Church of the Valley, community outreach programs, and support for spiritual growth and social justice, and a lot of what they offer lines up with their bigger missions-like their work with Hillsong music for worship content and their connection to bigger UCC programs, such as Global H.O.P.E. for global outreach in things like refugee and disaster help, and local and national justice ministries around peace, equality, gender and justice, LGBTQ support, and HIV and AIDS awareness through UCAN.
You'll also find resources for learning, faith education, and support through things like the Manual on Local Church, Living Psalms, Mission Moments, Music & Liturgical Arts, and congregational engagement, plus opportunities to get involved through Faithful Action Ministries for justice and inclusivity, and special offerings like Strengthen the Church and Neighbors in Need, all meant to keep active engagement in the wider world. They say their faith life here is about nurturing the soul and leaving space for hard questions, so it's a spot for people who want support and discussion, with services and amenities mostly provided through the Congregational Church of the Valley and its network, though some details about specific programs or care offerings should be asked about directly, since they haven't shared everything up front.
