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Do you want a few moments alone with God?
Do you have a few moments to give to creation?
If so, you might like watering our pollinator garden!
Connecting to the Earth is a powerful way to connect with God.
We need some additional people to give our lovely garden a drink. If you are interested email the church office at info@saguarochristian.org.
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The next Quail Hour session will be a 6-week study of the book "Worth Fighting For - Finding Courage & Compassion When Cruelty is Trending" by John Pavlovitz, with a break Sunday for Memorial Day weekend on May 24th.
May 31–June 21
A 4-week session learning about the BE THE NEIGHBOR program and helping prepare for the guests who will arrive on Sunday June 21st.
Led and facilitated by Bill Imes during Quail Hour on Sundays at 11:15
Lenten Study for the five Sundays in March which will focus on the Bible and its place in our faith lives.
Read Morefrom Saguaro’s Lea Cuzner:
February 2026
Dear Friends,
I went to Guatemala with an organization called FundaMaya in 2023 with my sister’s UCC church in California. I am going again this year from March 6 – 15. I would like to ask for your help.
This organization is well established in the Lake Atitlan area and provides a variety of services to the Mayan people. They have programs that focus on education, family aid, sewing, income-generating programs and homes for animals. Over 80% of their employees are Mayan. During our time with FundaMaya, we will be painting murals in the FundaMaya preschools, working on the sewing/quilting vocational education program, donating and installing fuel-efficient, safe stoves and beds to families in need. We will be taking donations to and participating in activities at their preschools, fellowshipping with and feeding lunch at one of their Elder Care Programs, and taking some time for cultural activities.
If you would like to support some of our endeavors in Guatemala, the following are donations that the Community Church of Poway is collecting:
Shoes and socks for preschoolers, sizes 10 – 2 and reading glasses
Read MoreJesus went into the wilderness, a time during which he was tempted with all tht one could imagine as the riches of the world. Yet he did not falter; he did not waiver; he stayed true to who he was and who he was born to be. In the wilderness, more of who Jesus is was revealed to us. We have an opportunity to take this season of Lent and use it to discover more about who we are—to journey with on another in experiencing the world and experiencing ourselves anew. We may be change, we may stay the same, but we will certainly see the presence of God in whatever wilderness we wander through.
We invite you to sign up / show up for any or all of these Lenten events!
Read MoreBeginning February 22, Bill Imes will lead "Scripture for the Wilderness Journey" with guidance on how to read scripture!
Linger after worship and go to Quail Hour!
Education and Opportunities
for Community and Connection
after worship in the Quail Room
Yesterday in worship we celebrated Epiphany. We heard the story of the Magi and were invited us to consider the stars that show up in our lives.
How do we know they are God drawing near or a distraction away from God? Epiphany means revelation, the moment when something hidden becomes visible.
When God is not just believed in, but recognized. The Magi notice that something in the sky has shifted and instead of dismissing it, they pay attention. They stop. They follow.
Epiphany is not just about a star long ago. It’s about learning how to recognize God’s nearness now especially in a world crowded with flashing lights, loud voices, and urgent demands for our attention.
The Epiphany story in Matthew gives us a pattern. Click through to read about it.
Read MoreGet these dates onto your calendar so you don’t miss any of the wonderful events that are planned.
Read MoreSaguaro is a community of generational generosity. Everyone has something to share! Generational Generosity recognizes places of reciprocal relationships where as we are filled, we in turn give: of our treasure, our time, our gifts, and our skills so that the whole kin-dom of God may flourish on earth as it is in heaven. We give because it's who we are. We give because we acknowledge our need for each other, for God and to become whole.
So for ‘Sacred Recipes, Shared Gifts,’ as we reflect on our commitments and pledges for the coming year, you are invited to share what your commitment will be, but also to share your favorite crockpot, casserole, or dessert recipe! Together, may we ensure there is food on every table, every night, no matter how busy the day is and that Saguaro Christian Church continues its ministries of feeding folks mind, body and spirt as food does so much more than feed bellies.
Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Saguaro Christian Church, 8302 E Broadway Blvd
You may form your own team if you wish, but we will also form teams as y'all arrive. This is an event for all ages and abilities!
Read MoreIt's easy to help: Bring in a few bags of candy soon and sign up to host your trunk on Halloween night.
There are other fun volunteer opps, too! Check out the other sign up page in our gathering space on Sunday.
Invite family and friends and neighbors to attend.
The event begins at 6 pm. See you there.
Sunday, October 12, 11:30 am
Lunch and a movie
Q&A with the filmmaker afterward!
Documentary filmmaker David Damian Figueroa has spent the last few years working on this film. "Samaritans" examines a seldom-explored aspect of extreme volunteering and migration, specifically focusing on Nogales and Sasabe, as well as a twenty-three-mile stretch of one of the deadliest land crossings in the world: the US-Mexico border in Southern Arizona.
In the shadow of remarkable human struggle, Samaritans weaves a poignant narrative of hope and humanity along the US-Mexico border in Southern Arizona. The film highlights the importance of extreme volunteering and the compassion shown by those providing life-saving aid to migrants facing harsh realities and often deadly challenges in the Sonoran Desert.
Read MoreSaguaro is a long-time faith community partner of the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN), a local non-profit that brings together religious, secular, corporate, and non-profit organizations to create an inclusive support network for people living with HIV.
One of TIHAN’s programs is a monthly lunch for people in the wider community who live with HIV/AIDS. This event is known as Poz Café. Poz Café is an opportunity for persons living with HIV/AIDS to get out of the house, take a break, meet other positive people, and enjoy great food!
Volunteers from local faith communities (that’s us!) provide a fantastic, delicious, and nutritious lunch. This is followed by time to “hang out,” chat, participate in a game or two of bingo, enjoy the raffle of fun and useful gifts, and receive a CarePackage.
Click through to see how you can help!
Read MoreSaguaro invites your animal friends to be in worship with you on Sunday, October 5!
We'll provide communion for pets as well as people that day when you come forward. To remember your dearly departed furry ones, bring framed photos to place on the communion table. If you desire a personal blessing/prayer with the pastors, they'll do that after worship with your pet or a photo of them.
You make a difference to our hungry neighbors!
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