Featured Events

Wednesday, January 26
6:30 pm  Sanctuary  FREE

Light of the World International Church & Church of the Palms present Jemar Tisby, author of the New York Times bestseller, The Color of Compromise: The Truth about the American Church’s Complicity in Racism as well as How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice. He is President and co-founder of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, and co-host of the podcast, Pass the Mic.

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Sunday, January 30
12 pm in the Sanctuary & via Zoom (Zoom link will be live at 11:30 am on Sunday, Jan. 30)

CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE ZOOM ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON JAN. 30

Join us via ZOOM or in-person for our Annual Meeting. The purposes of this annual meeting include: the election of elders, deacons, and Nominating Committee members. We vote on the Terms of Call for our installed pastors. Finally, we will review financial results for the church and Foundation during 2021 and hear a report on the church operating budget for 2022. 

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Tuesday, February 8
6:30 pm Campus Center

Learn about the rich history of Newtown! Sway to its rhythm, tap into the neighborhood’s heartbeat and meet its courageous trailblazers who built a thriving community. Newtown is a resilient community undergoing revitalization and redevelopment and is now recognized on the U.S. Civil Rights trail. Vickie Oldham, Newtown Alive founder and Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition president will lead an interactive discussion featuring community trailblazers like Mrs. Odessa Butler, Walter Gilbert and freedom song leader Brenda Watty.

February 9
Featuring Nadine Trudel & Gil Katz (Duo Nona)

Soup and salad wil be served in the Campus Center at 11:45 am. Concert begins at 12:30 pm. Tickets $10/person and available for purchase online via the link below or at the front office.

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Scheduled Performances

February 9
Duo Nona
Nadine Trudel & Gil Katz

Special Performance:
March 6  3 pm  Sanctuary
Stephen Hamilton, Organist

January 20 & 27, February 3 & 10
6:30 - 8 pm
Palms Center (PC 10)
Cost: $10/class ($37 for all 4 classes)

Set the tone for the New Year with this 4-week series created by Dr. Jessica Lipham. You’ll learn how to elevate your awareness of healthier choices, healthier minds and healthier souls. Register for this event by January 17.

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Class Session Overview
Week 1: Living in a Toxic World
Did you know we live in a toxic world? Do you know how your body systems work together to keep you protected from the toxins of the world? What happens when those systems become “bogged down” and how does that affect my health?

Week 2: Food is Medicine.
How to use food to wellevate your health.

Week 3: Diet & Lifestyle Programs
How to find the right fit for you!

Week 4: Potluck & Food Documentary Showing
Recipe share and “Deep Thoughts” with Dr. Jessica Lipham.

February 14
3 pm  Campus Center

Join us for a Valentine’s celebration of tea, chocolates and loving more! You may RSVP for this event by clicking on the link below, or by calling Kathleen Seah in the church office (941.924.1323).

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022
6:30 pm  Sanctuary  FREE

Peter Wehner is a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times and a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center who has served in three White House administrations. In 2001, he was named Deputy Director of Speechwriting for President George W. Bush. Mr. Wehner is a frequent commentator on television and radio and has written widely on political, cultural, religious and national security issues. The Washington Monthly has called him one of the most influential reform-minded conservatives.

Now through May
6:30 pm Campus Center

Join Dr. McConnell as we continue our journey through the Gospel of Luke. This class will be live-streamed, as well as archived on our website.