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. Just show up by 12:15 - Contact Pastor Amalia at pastoramalia@lutherantucson.org

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.

Member-led Bible Study - Wednesdays at 10:30 AM in the Activities Building.

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

Choir  -  The Chancel Choir is in their 2024-2025 season. 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 Choir will begin rehearsing again on Monday, September 30th 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. 

Regular Community Groups Meeting at Our Saviour's:

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. 

Spanish Class - Begins August 20. Tuesdays at 7:30 PM in the Activity Building. Led by Pastor Matteo and Annette Chavez. In-person and Zoom, open to all levels.

Recovery, ALS, 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.

Choir rehearsal begins Thursday, September 5 at 6:30 PM in the Activities Building - AB Main. Everyone who enjoys singing is invited to join. Please get in touch with Greta for more information - gpasztor@lutherantucon.org

Wednesday bible study begins on Wednesday, September 4 at 10:30 AM.

We meet in the Activities Building Pocket Room.

We have a knit and crochet group. If you enjoy knitting and crochet and fellowship please consider joining us. For more information please contact the church office at oslc@lutherantucson.org

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.

New 2024-2025 Foundation Year Courses Beginning 8/27/24

Register Now at www.diakonia.education >User Sign In

Overview
Growing in Faith: The Diakonia Program is a 40+ year old ministry within the ELCA committed to fostering learning environments for followers of Jesus to grow in faith. The program has recently added new course curriculum and more flexibility with a Foundation Year and optional subsequent Practical Year tracks. 

Community of Disciples

There are currently two Growing in Faith Diakonia communities in the Grand Canyon Synod with the Online cohort and hybrid communities in Metro Phoenix (which meets both in-person and online) offering classes, retreats, and mutual care to equip followers of Jesus to live out their faith. Students from all over the country are now enrolling in courses offered through our online communities.

Faith Development Foundation Year & Road to Service Practical Year–

Six 5 Week Classes Each Year

A two-year curriculum allows folks to progress through foundational and practical learning. The program welcomes people where they are in their faith understanding and challenges them to grow to a deeper level. There is a one time $25 Enrollment Fee and $70 Tuition Fee per class.

Stories From Our Students

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZyoxjZhQrk

Upcoming 2024 RETREAT

Retreat August 3th, 10th, and 17th 2024

Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts 

What Does God Want of Me? What Kind of Ministry is God Calling Me To?

Sponsored by Grand Canyon Synod Growing in Faith: Diakonia Program

Facilitated by Rev. Stewart McDonald

Check Out Our Website: www.diakonia.education

Longing to G R O W? Plant yourself in good soil

Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Retreat

October 4-5, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Tucson

Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

Grand Canyon Synod Women of the ELCA (WELCA) will be hosting the retreat here in Tucson!

October 4-5, 2024 (Friday noon to Saturday 4:00pm).

At Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell, Tucson, AZ.  

Registration: $100/person by August 15, 2024 or $120/person after August 15, 2024. Deadline  to register is September 21, 2024. It includes Saturday lunch but does not include lodging. 

Register online: www.grandcanyonwomen.org/events

Via de Cristo

October 10-13, Tanque Verde Lutheran Church

For information contact: Kathy DeVinney or Pam Hardman 

Via de Cristo (“way of Christ”) is a three-day retreat based on the fundamentals of Christianity, concentrating on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. The purpose is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and communities.

This year, the retreat is from Thursday evening, Oct. 10th through Sunday evening, Oct. 13th. It will be held at Tanque Verde Lutheran Church where there is space for sleeping and showers are available. This co-ed weekend is provided at no cost to participants and is open to baptized adult Christians. (Although this retreat is sponsored by Lutherans, it is open to other Christian denominations as well.) You’ll meet fellow Christians from across southern Arizona in learning and fellowship.

For more information or registration forms, please contact Kathy DeVinney  or Pam Hardman.

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.