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?

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.

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.

 9:00 a.m.: The Hebrew Scriptures--La Paz
A televised lecture by Isaiah Gafni, Professor of Jewish History at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, "The Biblical Roots of Judaism." Professor Gafni's lecture will be followed by class discussion for the rest of the hour. Terry Schram facilitating.

10:15 a.m.: Rector and Vestry Forum--Murphey Gallery
Come and hear updates from our Wardens and Vestry Leaders on our parish transitions as we continue the journey toward welcoming a new rector in the future.

The "Tuesdays with the Bible" conversation group will resume October 13 in La Paz at 10:45 a.m. The first six sessions will feature Crazy Christians: A Call to Follow Jesus by Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop Elect. Each session will be led by a member of the group and will begin with a reading of a Psalm and prayer. The book is available in the Little Shop. If you have questions, contact Richard Kuns at 615-9527 or rkuns1935@gmail.com.




El Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is celebrated in Latin American countries, particularly Mexico. It is a time to remember and honor the deceased. During this celebration it is a tradition to set up an ofrenda, a shrine or altar constructed to present offerings to the spirits, who, it is believed, visit their earthly homes during this time. Since Day of the Dead is considered to be a celebration of eternal life rather than a sad event, ofrendas and Dia de los Muertos art usually reflect whimsical portrayals of the dead in activities they engaged in when alive. Starting on October 13, St. Philip's invites you to remember your departed loved ones by contributing to an ofrenda, which will be set up in the Columbarium Garden until November 3. Photographs, meaningful objects and memorabilia, and (pre-approved) candles are all suitable offerings. A special All Souls Memorial Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, November 2, and will end at the ofrenda. Bring your offerings to Stella during office hours, or they may be left in her mailbox (with a note indicating "For Ofrenda" if not obvious) or on the shelves by the receptionist's desk on Sunday.

On Thursday, October 15, St. Philip's Border & Immigration Ministry will join members of the local immigration reform community at a community vigil to remember our brothers and sisters who perished or are lost in the desert and learn about recent developments in US immigration and border policies. Meet us at El Minuto Restaurant, Main and Cushing Sts., at 6 p.m. for dinner. We'll walk next door to El Tiradito Shrine for the vigil at 7. El Tiradito Shrine is on Main St. between Simpson and Cushing Sts., south of the Tucson Community Center South Parking Lot. The vigil is sponsored by Derechos Humanos. This is an early evening of music, fellowship, prayer, and reflection. For more info and to RSVP, contact Suzanne.

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Join St. Philippians and members of parishes and congregations across Southern Arizona for the Taste of Chiapas: Just Coffee Benefit Dinner and Party!! This gala dinner will be held on Friday, October 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. in St. Mark's Presbyterian Church courtyard with music under the twinkling lights, and will feature food from Chiapas, where Café Justo is grown! Taste of Chiapas will help raise money for the construction of a coffee shop next to the coffee roasting facility in Agua Prieta. This is a joint project among Fontera de Cristo, Café Justo, and a drug rehabilitation facility, CRREDA (Centro de Rehabilitación y Recuperación para Enfermos de Drogadicción y Alcoholismo), in Agua Prieta. To purchase a ticket ($20) for your place at the St. Philip's table, contact Peg Anderson or call 575-8929.

The ever-popular Renouf/Nelson Library's Used Book Sale is right around the corner (November 7 & 8). The Library Committee gratefully accepts donations of used books to sell at the Sale, up until Nov. 5. All profits go towards the purchase of materials for the Library. Please bring your book donations directly to the Library. Thank you!

Please join us for our first Organ Recital and Solemn Choral Evensong of the season, beginning at 4 p.m. with a brief recital given by Dr. Stephen Keyl, Director of Music at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Tucson. Dr. Keyl will offer works by Scheidt and Bruhns. The St. Nicholas Choir and Schola Cantorum will offer Choral Evensong with music of Noble, Barnard, and Bainton. Incense will be used during the service. A reception will follow the service in the Gallery. Join us for this most beautiful liturgy to close the day.



Help Imago Dei Middle School celebrate 10 years of breaking cycles of poverty! Join the students, alumni, families, staff, and community supporters of Imago Dei on Sunday, October 18, for the school's 10th Anniversary Fall Festival and Block Party, 2-5 p.m. in front of the school (55 N. 6th Ave). Sixth Avenue will be closed between Congress and Pennington to accommodate musical performances, dancing, games, food trucks, and much more as Imago Dei thanks the entire community for a decade of support, both spiritual and practical. It's free, and all are invited.

 

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.

 

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. Concurrently, children will participate in a plethora of exciting activities during the All Saints Celebration in the Children's Center. Nursery care will also be provided.

Why do you need to register? you might ask. In a word: lunch. We need to know who is coming so we can have appropriate numbers of materials and lunches.

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.


 

 

St. Philip's "Create and Rejuvenate with Clay" program began 16 years ago. Read more about the power of clay art, as it moves through lives and opens hearts.