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Be The Neighbor visualizes a world where through love of neighbor justice is realized, people flourish, and communities are made whole.
Then Jesus asked,“Which one of these three people was a real neighbor to the man who was beaten up by robbers?”The expert in the Law of Moses answered, “The one who showed compassion.”Jesus said, “Go and do likewise!”
We are SO excited to experience our community together.
Read MoreWe had a super fun day planning our August sermon and Quail hour series. Delicious food, lots of laughs, really great deep thoughts, and an intentionality to see the Holy everywhere. Many thanks to the amazing Bethany and Andrea for their creativity and thoughtfulness.
Any guesses as to what our series is next??
On Sundays after worship!
This hour is offered after worship on Sundays in the Quail Room.
It will be an opportunity to exercise our speckled plume topnotch thinking.
Equip us to sing with a distinctive call into the world
Encourage fascinating adaptability by aiding us in living and loving with tenacity.
We continue to collect food and items to help our neighbors. Please bring the items to the narthex and place them in the corresponding bins. Thank you for caring!
Read MoreAll ages can serve as an elder!
From Elder Chair, Susan Keenan:
What is an elder? As an elder you are called to be teacher, shepherd, and church leader. I love the use of “Give Care” so I’ll use it to really explain what an elder does.
An Elder gives care when they welcome newcomers on Sunday, listen to the concerns of a member, or visit someone who is sick. An Elder gives care when they actively pray with a member of the church, or keep that person in their prayers. An Elder gives care when they serve communion or lead the prayers of the people during service. An Elder gives care when they reach out to our ministers and make sure they are being served.
We need a group of people who give care.
We will meet on April 23 at 4:30 in the sanctuary. Whether you're a returning Elder, a non-serving Elder, or someone who is interested in finding out more about this amazing group, please come to the meeting.
If you're unable to attend, but are interested, please email Susan Keenan. Thank you.
The Quail Hour is coming the Quail hour is coming...What is it you ask??...Stay tuned, but here are a few little Easter eggs to get your mind working:
This hour is offered after worship on Sundays.
It will be an opportunity to exercise our speckled plume topnotch thinking.
Equip us to sing with a distinctive call into the world
Encourage fascinating adaptability by aiding us in living and loving with tenacity.
Members of Saguaro Christian Church or another Tucson-area Disciples of Christ church are eligible to be considered for a Brady scholarship, as well as applicants who are recommended by a Saguaro CC member.
Applications are due by June 3, 2024.
Click here to download the application.
Put these Holy Week and Easter events on your calendar and so you don’t miss out!
Read MoreOn March 21, Saguaro will co-sponsor TIHAN’s monthly lunch with Southside Presbyterian, St. Michael’s Episcopal, and All Angels Episcopal. All of us can help! Shop for donations, decorate grocery bags, create centerpieces, or volunteer in-person!
All donations must be received no later than March 17 and can be brought to church on Sundays and throughout the week.
Our Poz Café coordinator at Saguaro is Terry Bagwell and she will answer your questions and keep track of commitments.
God keeps God's promises.
God can be trusted.
Even So…God shows up.
The stories of the Old Testament are stories that Jesus would have learned, and knew, and followed. Our theme this year is inviting us to be mindful and pay attention to God when God shows up…Even So.
Preparation for Lent is actually a long-standing tradition in the history of the church.
But whether you eat pancakes or make doughnuts or not...doing some specific things to prepare can be incredibly useful in changing how you make your way through the Lenten season.
Especially if you want to have a different experience than you’ve had in the past.
See this guide on how to prepare your mind, body, and spirit into a Lent mindset.
Read MoreSunday School Class taught by Bill Imes
Lent is a good time for considering the basic question of what it means to be a Christian. Pastor Max Vincent, in his book, Because of This I Rejoice, looks at this question through St. Paul’s Letter to the Philippians.
Bill Imes will lead a study of this book on Sundays during Lent beginning February 18 and ending March 24. The class will begin at 11:15 in the conference room.
"We Live Here: The Midwest"
screening with producer/director Melinda Maerker
Sunday, February 4 at 11:20 am
This documentary highlights the individual experiences of LGBTQI+ families who, in the face of discriminatory laws and rising hostility, are attempting to establish lives in their communities.
Read MoreYou may have seen this sweet face around in a meeting or wandering the halls of the administration building, but who is it? This guy with the tie-dye vest is Hank and he is training to be a therapy dog. What that means is that he is working to be a presence that brings some joy, comfort, or relieves some anxiety in spaces of grief, sickness, or just life.
Read MoreWe're so excited for you to meet our new Property Manager, Shawna Merritt! She began training with Fran this past week.
Her church email address is shawna@saguarochristian.org.
She'll be at church on a Sunday very soon to meet us all.
When you see Shawna in the office, be sure to give her a friendly Saguaro welcome!
On Thursday, January 4 at Habitat for Humanity, we came together as a group of folks from all different strokes to put up stucco base on a house for volunteers with Americorp. It was not only a service we could do to help those serving in our community as they serve others; but also an opportunity for us to get to know one another better as we worked side by side. Grateful for the way Saguaro showed up today and can’t wait to see the way our partnership with Habitat continues to blossom.
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