The Parish Potluck Hospitality Table on Sunday, October 4, will be hosted by parishioners whose last names begin with S-Z. For families who choose to participate, it is suggested that you bring food in three categories: 1. Sweet Treats; 2. Healthy Snacks (fruit, cheese, whole grain breads, low calorie muffins, gluten or peanut free snacks, etc.); 3. "Kid Friendly Snacks." If possible, food contributions should be at the table shortly after the 7:45 service so people attending that service can enjoy the food and hospitality.

On Sunday, October 4, St. Philip's Food Pantry ministry will be accepting donations of nonperishable food in unbreakable containers. Desired items are canned meat and meat entrees, canned fruit, canned vegetables, canned beans, dried pasta and canned pasta sauce, soup, peanut butter, and cereal. We also gratefully accept checks made out to St. Philip's with "Food Pantry" on the memo line.

Please join us for our First Sunday Music on Sunday, October 4, when the St. Philip's Singers, Canterbury Choir, Canterbury Apprentices, and Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Woosug Kang present Haydn's "Lord Nelson Mass" at the 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services in the context of the liturgy. Written in 1798, this mass has been called "Haydn's greatest composition," highlighting the soloists and chorus while allowing the orchestra to play a prominent role. The summer of 1798 was a terrifying time for Austria, and when Haydn finished this mass, he gave it the title Missa in Angustiis (mass for troubled times). What Haydn did not know when he wrote the mass was that on 1 August, Napoleon had been dealt a stunning defeat in the Battle of the Nile by British forces led by Admiral Horatio Nelson. Because of this coincidence, the mass gradually acquired the nickname Lord Nelson Mass. Because the Kyrie movement will be used as opening voluntary, please plan to arrive about 10 minutes before service time.

All are invited to attend this year's Open House on Sunday, October 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon in the Murphey Gallery. This year's event will focus on discerning the Spiritual Gifts that each of us possesses and discovering the Spiritual Gifts that each ministry embodies, so that we all can find opportunities to put our gifts and passions into ministry that is meaningful to us. There will be information provided and representatives of numerous ministries available at the Open House to discuss ways in which their ministries might be a great fit for the special gifts we offer. And there will be Food Trucks offering their delicious fare to fuel our discussions.



St. Philip's Director of Music will perform as part of Christ the King's 2015-2016 concert series on Sunday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. Christ the King Episcopal Church is at 2800 W. Ina Road.

9:00 a.m.: The Hebrew Scriptures--La Paz
Twenty-four 30-minute televised lectures by Professor Amy-Jill Levine (Vanderbilt University Divinity School) on the Hebrew scriptures, set against the background of ancient Israelite culture and history and followed by class discussion for the rest of the hour. Terry Schram, facilitating. Today's Topic: Jewish Life under Persian rule. Theological Formation.

9:00 a.m.: The Hebrew Scriptures--La Paz
Twenty-four 30-minute televised lectures by Professor Amy-Jill Levine (Vanderbilt University Divinity School) on the Hebrew scriptures, set against the background of ancient Israelite culture and history and followed by class discussion for the rest of the hour. Terry Schram, facilitating. Today's Topic: Wisdom Literature: How Does God Relate to Us? Theological Formation.

10:15 a.m.: History of Healing--East Gallery
A week before St. Luke the Physician's holy feast day (whose sacred Gospel and Book of Acts are chock-full of stories about healing), St. Philip's healing ministries leaders will offer an open forum for reflection and conversation. This will be an opportunity to share, learn, and perhaps prepare for encountering more about this important topic of healing. Spiritual Formation.

10:15 a.m.: Mental Illness Ministry Forum--La Paz
Entitled "Mental Illness and Violence: Is There a Link?", this forum is intended to dispel myths and bring awareness about mental illness. Facilitated by Scott Whitley, National Alliance on Mental Illness Southern Arizona Board of Directors Education Committee. All are welcome to join the discussion. Spiritual Formation.

 

All are encouraged to attend this free training on Tuesday, October 6, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to better understand mental illness (learn the facts), identify potential mental health issues (learn the signs), and gather resources to offer support and provide help in various situations. Presented by Interfaith Community Services (ICS), the Mental Health Safe Space training seeks to create "Stigma Free Zones" where educated and compassionate community members prevent discrimination and misunderstanding to improve public safety. To register, please contact Dr. Tracy Cooper or Dr. Sharon Nielsen.

St. Philip's will host the 7th Annual Multifaith Pride Service, "Dancing the Bridge to Wholeness," on Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m. A reception follows the service. Vivian Taylor, a transgender activist, writer, former chaplain assistant in the Army National Guard, and the past executive director of Integrity USA is one of the honored guest speakers. Desert Voices and Reveille Men's Chorus will also perform. Other contributions include Muslim participation for the first time, crystal singing bowls, and an interpretive dance composition to India Arie's song "I Am Light." Come share an evening in your heart with Tucson's LGBTQ community as we "dance the bridge" to wholeness together! Freewill offering benefits Devereux adoption agency, supporting LGBTQ couples and individuals in Arizona to foster and adopt children who need loving homes. For more information contact Cameron Rau or call 440-2240.



Parents and children (newborn through 5th grade) are invited to our next St. Philip's Parents Night In (PNI) on Friday, October 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Children's Chapel. Dinner will be served (at a low cost per person) and childcare provided. Please contact Ambur Mette with any questions. RSVP to Ambur by October 6.

The Tucson Christian Writers Group presents Jan M. Harris, writer and Mechanical Engineer, discussing LinkedIn, a social media site that is an important networking tool for anyone needing to promote a product or skill, share information, and otherwise keep track of what is going on in the business world. The workshop will be held in La Paz on Saturday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call Carmen Christy at 299-5567 for more information and to sign up. Admission is free. All are welcome.

Thank you to all who turned out in September to help the Casa Maria Ministry make more than 800 lunches. We are collecting serviceable fall and winter clothing, plus new socks and underwear. Please bring them on Saturday, October 10 (7:30 a.m. in the East Gallery), and stay to help us help our neighbors in need!

On October 10, at 9 a.m. at Fort Lowell Park, Ramada #2, our St. Nicholas Choristers will do their part of fundraising by walking! As we prepare for our residency at Worcester Cathedral, UK, in 2016, we are not only training our musical ability, but training physically for the challenging schedule we will face in the UK ... and fundraising at the same time! Please join us to support our choristers by coming to the Walkathon. You can register and walk, and get to know our youth through walking together and enjoying pizza and Eegees' afterwards. Or you can also sponsor our choristers. They will be around the church campus on Sunday looking for sponsors! For more information, please visit our table during coffee hour where we have all the information you need! This is a great opportunity to get to know our young leaders of the future!

The LBGTQ+A Ministry is pleased to welcome National TransAdvocate, Vivian Taylor to St. Philip's for a one day retreat entitled Queer Christianity 101, on Saturday, October 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vivian Taylor is a fierce advocate for trans, gay, and queer rights in the Episcopal Church. She is a writer, activist, avid Sung Compline promoter, and proud (if occasionally troubled) North Carolinian currently living in Boston. She is the former Executive Director for Integrity USA. She served in the War in Iraq during 2009-2010 and is currently running several statewide LGBTQ rights campaigns. She writes about her experiences in war, being a "peacenik" veteran and being a transgender, bisexual Christian. The cost of the retreat is $25 and is payable on the day of the retreat. Scholarships may be available. Lunch is included. For information contact Cameron Rau or call 440-2240. Ms. Taylor will also be guest preacher at the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services on Sunday, October 11.



Please come meet the very talented St. Philip's Artists at their reception next Sunday, October 11, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. We will have cookies and Eegees Slushees for all. This is a chance to see, enjoy, and possibly buy some fantastic and original art created by our talented St. Philip's Artists. If you buy a piece, a percentage of the sale comes back to St. Philip's.

 

 

Please plan to attend the Day of Discovery on Saturday, October 31, the first event in our rector search process. We will gather to discover a desired future for St. Philip's.

The Day of Discovery will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until about 3 p.m. Lunch is included. Exciting children's activities (and nursery care) will be provided.

This is an extremely important first step in our search for a new rector. It is vital for as many St. Philippians as possible to be involved, so please make a note of the date and register soon. All ages are welcome and encouraged to attend. The objectives for the day are 1) to discover our parish community's strengths and 2) to express how these strengths align with the core values of our parish community. In this way, we will discover how God has gifted us to minister in the wider community. During this process we will also discover our dreams for the future of St. Philip's In The Hills. The Day of Discovery is the primary opportunity for members and friends of St. Philip's to provide input into the search process.

Sign up by clicking here or by calling the church office at 299-6421.


 

 

Join us for a brand new way of enjoying a concert! Friends of Music is proud to introduce a fresh idea to Tucson with eight fabulous musicians. Your ticket will have a number. If your number is drawn, you may choose what you'd like to hear from a musical menu including pieces by composers ranging from Mozart and Mendelssohn to Franck, Bernstein, and several outstanding contemporary composers. A semi-round setting in Bloom Music Center will offer an intimate togetherness of music making. To learn more, ask a Friends of Music board member during the coffee hour -- you might even fall in love with the idea and want to sponsor one of our musicians! To learn more, ask a Friends of Music board member during coffee hour. Information is also available at 222-7277 or the Friends of Music web site. Click here to buy tickets.

 

With a mixture of sadness and joy, the parish said farewell and Godspeed to the Revs. Vicki Hesse and Greg Foraker, who have both accepted new calls. Their departure was marked with both social and liturgical celebrations. Read more.