The subject of the 2013 Summer Lecture Series, put on by the UA Division for Late Medieval and Reformation Studies together with St. Philip's, will be how ordinary people expressed their views of the universe in explaining extreme events in late medieval and early modern Europe. Their reactions give us a way of seeing into the mentalities of the populace at large and not simply of the learned. Floods and famines, epidemic disease, fires and earthquakes shook the lives of everyone when they struck. All looked to heaven and to human sin for explanations in a pre-scientific world. These lectures provide a unique opportunity for scholars training in the field to prepare a project and present their work to a large audience at St. Philip's. We also welcome expert faculty members of the Division as a culmination of this series. Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, and 25, at 10:15 a.m. in the Bloom Music Center. Spiritual and Theological Formation.



All St. Philip's Gallery Show! The September 2013 show in the Murphey Gallery, beginning September 1, is an opportunity for all St. Philippians to showcase their artistic abilities (sorry, wall-hung work only). If you wish to participate, please pick up the Artist's Agreement and instructions from the office. If you have any questions, please contact Jo Ann Alldredge or call 307-3379; or Soame Dustin or call 577-1716.


"From Interior Journey to Outward Mission" -- all-Parish retreat, November 8-10. Join us to explore:
* my greatest strengths;
* things I have always wanted to try;
* what the world needs more of.
Facilitated by the Rev. Susan Anderson-Smith and the Rev. Bill Roberts. Signups begin in September.



St. Philip's is fielding a team for the Color Run in December, and you're invited to participate! This crazy, colorful, 5K run/walk event is less about speed and more about enjoying a color-crazy day with fellow parishioners and the Tucson community. The fun kicks off on Saturday, December 21, at 9 a.m. at the Pima County Fairgrounds. Registration is $40 till October 15. Our team name is St. Philip's Synesthesia. Go to the Color Run web site for more information and to register and join our team. Or for more information contact Elizabeth. Join the fun!

The Border and Immigration Ministry and Outreach Commission will be collecting items for Migrant Survival Packets on Sundays, July 14 and July 21, in the Fishpond Garden. Bags will be delivered to Humanitarian Border Solutions. Items needed for the packs are: bottled water; small bottles of Gatorade or similar sports drink; small juice containers with straws; small packets of nuts, trail mix, dried fruit; chips, fig bars, cookies, granola, snack bars; cheese or peanut butter crackers; small pop-top lid meat or tuna; protein bars; beef jerky; hard candy or Chicklet-type gum; applesauce and fruit cups with spoons. Cash gifts will be used to supplement food contributions and to purchase plastic bags. This effort supports Humanitarian Border Solutions, Naco, AZ, an organization devoted to providing humanitarian aid to migrants along the US/Mexico border.



The Ash Mob, who shared ashes with folks at various locations on Ash Wednesday, is alive and well and is taking prayer to the people. We will be at the Transit Center on Stone Ave. on July 25, meeting first at the Starbucks at 405 E Wetmore Rd. Ste. #107 at 7:30 a.m. We will have a sandwich board inviting people to pray with us. We plan to be available for about an hour each day. We invite any who are called to this sacred mission to join us.


Are you interested in helping put together an updated pictorial directory for our parish? This project is seeking an owner who can coordinate with the photographer and arrange space for pictures to be taken.  If you are gifted with organizing and planning this is a fabulous opportunity to serve our faith community.  For more information, please contact the Rev. Vicki K. Hesse or call 299-6421 x33.

The St. Philip's Mental Illness Ministry is offering a Mental Health First Aid course, presented by Community Partnership of Southern Arizona (CPSA).  This 8-hour program teaches family members, friends, teachers, co-workers, and neighbors how to recognize and help someone who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis.  Participants learn the signs and symptoms of the most common mental health problems, where and when to get help, and what type of help has been shown to be effective. Mental health problems covered are depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and self-injury.  Crisis situations covered include suicidal behaviors, acute stress reaction after trauma, panic attack, acute psychotic behavior, and drug overdose. Classes will be held in the East Gallery on Thursdays, September 19 and 26, 2013, from 12:30 to 5 p.m.  There is no charge, and all are welcome, but registration is required.  For more information or to register, please contact Sharon Nielsen or call 299-0682.