EVENTS AND INFORMATIOn PAGE

Sunday Forum - On Sundays following worship we gather to learn about ways to engage our faith - this fall we'll study the Bible, creation and sustainable practices, and expansive welcome.

Centering Prayer - Tuesdays at 12:15PM - Koch Chapel. Centering Prayer is a silent prayer of conversation with God. We begin 20 minutes of silent prayer promptly at 12:15, then have a 20-25 minute meditative discussion about the upcoming Gospel text. Beginners welcome!

Come & See -Thursdays at 12:00 PM - Patio Room. Pastor Glenn and Pastor Amalia co-lead this group to explore the Bible and a life of faith. 

Choir  -  Rehearsals are Thursdays at 6:30. Our choir is open to all interested singers. Please reach out to Music Director Dr. Gréta Pásztor (gpasztor@lutherantucson.org) if you have any questions about these ensembles or if you would like to join, we would love to have you!  

Handbell Choir - Bell-  Bell Choir rehearsals are on Monday, at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.  This is a perfect opportunity to come check out this happy group and help us create joyous, uplifting music.  We welcome anyone who wants to ring and is willing to learn. Coordinator Kathie Miller or any current ringer. 

Quilting - We have a casual and friendly group of quilters who gather from 10-12 the third Tuesday of each month. Just show up. Coordinator: Kathie Miller.

Caring Ministries - Visit, send cards, and make phone calls to members who are unable to join us in person. Bring joy, friendship, and communion. Coordinator: Bonnie Phelps.

Reconciling in Christ - we are learning about how we can not only welcome but also affirm LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. Ongoing conversations this fall and spring. Coordinator: Mel Bowman.

Youth/Young Adults - Super Youth (grades 9-12) - Contact Pastor Amalia. Young people of all ages are encouraged to be involved with worship in a variety of ways.

Knit & Crochet -  Anyone interested in joining please mail oscl@lutherantucson.org Coordinator:  Donna Lounsbury

Regular Community Groups Meeting at Our Saviour's

These groups welcome newcomers at any time. You can just show up or contact the church office if you have questions.

Men's Bible Study - Tuesdays at 7:00 AM in the Activity Building. Led by members of the group, attended by Our Saviour's folks and community members. 

Lay Shared Bible Study - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Activities Building. Led by members of the group, attended by Our Saviour's folks and community members. Contact person: Lauretta Olson.

Spanish Class - Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Activity Building. Led by Pastor Matteo and Annette Chavez. In-person and Zoom, open to all levels. You can join occasionally or every week. 

Recovery, ALS Support, Community Singing, Tango and more - please see our online calendar for more information about this groups. 

 For more information about any of these contact Michele here.

Make Sandwiches for our neighbors - 10:30 am on Sunday Mornings - during coffee hour each Sunday anyone can help make sandwiches for those who hunger. Coordinator: Elizabeth Jamison

 Meal Train - Help make meals for Our Saviour's families who are going through a challenging time. Coordinator: Martha Neff Stum.  

Volunteer and engage with unhoused neighbors at Grace St. Paul's  - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-12. Contact Pastor Amalia at pastoramalia@lutherantucson.org for more info.
 

Help lead worship by serving as Assisting Minister, Usher, Acolyte, Greeter, Communion Assistant. Coordinator: Kathy DeVinney. 

Altar Care - help set up for communion and worship, hang banners, and place flowers (Saturdays, weekdays, before and following services). Coordinator: Mary Durham-Pflibsen.

 Every year, Lutherans (and friends!) from across the state of Arizona gather at the Capitol to advocate on pressing issues and timely legislation. In 2024, more than 125 Lutherans advocated on all the LAMA legislative policy priorities for 2024, asking our representatives to keep these issues in mind as we move into the session. This year, we’ll advocate on LAMA’s 2025 policy priorities. You can find more information on their website here:  Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2025 — Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona 

Register Here:  Lutheran Day at the Legislature 2025 

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Arizona (LAMA)

Give us this day our daily bread

LAMA joins with the most vulnerable of our society to voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.

Learn more at www.lamaz.org

Sheila Bustamante serves as the LAMA Liaison for OSLC

Plastic seems unavoidable, but we can all make simple adjustments that reduce our consumption of single-use plastics. What to do with the plastic we do use?

BLUE BIN: rinsed #1 and #2 and #3 plastic (also clean paper, rinsed aluminum, rinsed metal).

ORANGE BIN (all items must be clean!)

Kitchen Pantry

Candy wrappers, Cereal box liners, Chip bags, Cookie/cracker box liners, Dry mix liners (cake, powder mixes), Foam egg cartons, Fresh/frozen vegetable & fruit bags, Granola & energy bar wrappers, Plastic pet food bags, Salad bags, Shredded cheese packages, Snack food bags, Stand up pouches

Storage and Cleaning

Dry & wet disposable cleaning cloths, Food storage bags, Plastic food wrap,  Plastic wraps on paper towels & toilet paper, plastic bags

Office and Shipping

Bubble wrap, Clear plastic overwraps, Foam block packaging, Foam peanuts, Plastic air pillow packs

Dining and Eating

EMPTY & CLEAN: fast-food condiment containers, Foam cups, Foam to-go boxes, Plastic colored cups, Plastic or foam plates & bowls, Plastic straws & stirrers, Plastic utensils

Please visit this website for more information: Hefty ReNew™ Accepted Items | Hefty

 
GARBAGE: everything else - paper plates, paper napkins, paper cups, glass bottles, things that have plastic and metal (like a bucket), recyclables that you aren't willing to rinse out, anything that has food on it.

THANK YOU for helping the earth and honoring the people who sort our trash and recycling.

 Many in our community face hunger or food insecurity every day. ICS provides food boxes and mobile meals to help those in need. Donations of canned and packaged non-perishable food items: canned meats, cereal, pasta and pasta sauce, rice, beans and personal hygiene items. Please put donations in the shopping cart on the patio on Sundays. 

Mission: TIHAN provides community resources and caring support so that people with HIV can live well. Through education, we work to encourage everyone to get tested, get involved, and reduce the stigma of HIV.

Vision: Creating a community where everyone knows their HIV status, and where every person – regardless of status – is supported and affirmed to live as well as possible and stay healthy and engaged in the community.