Global Ministries issues joint statement on current crisis in Haiti
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Haiti as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
The letter is endorsed by UCC General Minister and President, the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, as well as Acting Associate General Minister/Co-Executive of Global Ministries, Rev. Shari Prestemon; and cosigned by the Rev. Teresa Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Disciples of Christ along with the Rev. Dr. LaMarco Cable, President of the Disciples Overseas Ministries/Co-Executive of Global Ministries.
Click to read the statement in full.
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Please bring in clothing for Casa Alitas!
At Casa Alitas we try to provide basic clothing (one set of underwear and socks) and if needed, shirt, pants, jacket, and if we have them, shoes. However, the new funding does not allocate money for clothing, so now, more than ever, clothing donations are needed. We are focused on only serving families with children under 10, pregnant women, and other vulnerable people. (Other LPAs are sent to another shelter, run by a for-profit entity.)
Saguaro has been faithful in making clothing donations; your ongoing support is valued. Please continue to remember those struggling to seek a better life here. Please bring your clothing donations to the large bin in our narthex.
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Quail Hour updates
For July the book for Quail Hour is Acting on Faith Stories of Courage, Activism, and Hope Across Religions by Diane Faires Beadle and Jamie Lynn Haskins.
For August the book is Blessed Are the Women by Claire McKeever-Burgett.
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Blessing of the Animals
October 13 at 10 am worship
We invite everyone to send in a picture of their beloved animals for a slideshow as part of the service. Upload the file to this Google Drive Folder. Name the file in the Google Drive Folder with pet name/owner (ie. Shasta and Hank/Jessica Braxton). OR you can simply email your pet photo with pet and owner names to rev.jessicabraxton@saguarochristian.org.
Pets are also invited to be present in service on October 13th, but whether they are in person or not, we would still love to have them on the slideshow.
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2024 Regional Assembly
Saguaro Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is part of the Christian Church in Arizona region. Every two years we have a Regional Assembly where all the Arizona Disciples of Christ churches gather together to worship, attend workshops, conduct regional business, and elect our new leadership.
Speaking of leadership, on the slate this year for regional moderator is none other than Saguaro's own Kerry Swindle!
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Choir and Handbells rehearsals resume Sept. 4
Want to keep on making music at Saguaro? Come to our first fall rehearsals for bells and choir this Wednesday, September 4th!
Choir: 5 pm Bells: 6 pm
New members are welcome to sing and ring!
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Back-to-School Backpack Blessing
Calling all Saguaro students, teachers, and school staff!
On Sunday, August 25, bring your backpack / book bag / textbooks / pencils or just your fabulous self to worship at 10 am to be blessed for the new school year!
Hope to see you there!
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Our August Second Saturday event will be... 🎤 KARAOKE!!!
August 10, 6:30 - 8:30
in the Saguaro Center
Our event will be hosted by our own karaoke professional Shannon Estes! Don't miss it!
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Meet Deb Anderson, Operations Manager
I’m a multi-generational Arizonan. My mother’s ranching family settled nearby in the late 1800’s. Tucson has always been my home base, although as a government service brat, I lived in five southwestern states while growing up. I’m a quantum theory geek. I can’t sing anything on key, not even “Happy Birthday.” I’m a big fan of Fran’s favorite t-shirt artist and a fan of Fran, too. I’m also a big believer in the power of gratitude.
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Second Saturday July update: Christmas in July party!
Saguaro Christian Church is bringing the Christmas spirit early with a Christmas in July Party!
On Saturday, July 13, we'll gather from 5 to 7 pm for a potluck-style meal and white elephant gift exchange, so bring your favorite Christmas dish and a gift under $20. We'll eat and worship and commune around tables of love as we share the Christmas-in-July spirit in preparation for the Christmas morning to come.
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Second Saturdays of Summer with Saguaro
From May through August, we're joining together on the second Saturday of each month to do something intergenerational! It will be a special time for community, connection, and fun. In May, we went hiking on beautiful Mt. Lemmon, and this month, we hit some balls at TopGolf!
We had SOOOOOOOO much fun!!!!
Second Saturday of July: July 13—SAVE THE DATE!
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SICP Graduation
Hooray for Saguaro Infant Care and Preschool's PreK graduation!! We are sooooo excited and can't wait to see you take on the world! Our prayers for with you!
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Be the Neighbor begins its second summer with Tucson!
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.
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Exciting August series is in the works!
We 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??
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The Quail Hour
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.
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