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Upcoming Opportunities
- A message from Pastor Rachel (9-28-26) — “…I will be taking two weeks of family leave from September 28th through October 12th. During this time, I will rest and take care of practical necessities including the move of my mother’s possessions out of her home. Many of you have been through such rituals with your own families. I know you understand that I will be unavailable during this leave period.
You will be pastorally provided for. On World Communion Sunday, October 4th, Presbytery de Cristo Pastor Brad Munroe will preach and preside at the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. On Sunday, October 11th, Chaplain Deb Brandt will preach. Elders and Deacons and other marvelous people of our congregation will continue the compassionate care that God provides through the ministries of prayer and presence that are a hallmark of our church. Ken and I have recently received many kindnesses from you wonderful followers of Jesus. We have been truly consoled. Thank you for your gracious sympathies. We grieve, but not without hope.
Yours in the love of Christ,
Pastor Rachel Srubas….”
- Saturday, October 10 from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM is the Fall Gathering of the Presbyterian Women de Cristo. The event will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Tucson (9252 E. 22nd Street).
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- Saturday, October 10 from 4:00-7:00 PM is the Southwest Shepherd Showdown. This event is a fundraiser for the Young Adult Volunteer and Compañeros en Mision programs, and will be held at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, Tucson (3809 E. Third Street). For tickets and monetary donation, click here.
- Sunday, October 11 at 11:30 AM is a Membership Coffee — Anyone interested in becoming a member of Mountain Shadows should add their name to the sign-up sheet under the Ramada. Then, stay after the worship service for fellowship in Room 3. At 11:30, we will enjoy coffee and light refreshments, information sharing, and conversation.
- Sunday, October 18 at 11:30 AM is an introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)– This information gathering is for People of Faith and will take place in the church sanctuary. Professor Ken McAllister, Associate Director of the University of Arizona’s AI Leadership Collaborative, promoting the responsible use of AI, will make this presentation.
- Sunday, October 25 will mark the 29th Anniversary of the Founding of Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church. This day also will be Reformation Sunday. Our worship service will celebrate our heritage as Presbyterians and our history as a congregation founded in 1997. Join us!
- Friday, November 6 at 4:00 PM, join us for Blessings and Bluegrass – A Celebration of Music and God’s Generous Heart. Like last year’s Gifted & Giving Gala, Blessings & Bluegrass will feature emcee Stevie Cupo, who will also sing for us. We will enjoy bistro-style seating and refreshments at tables in the church sanctuary while a special guest band, Bluegrass from Heaven, entertains us. A special musical number will feature Mountain Shadows’ own singers and musicians. Blessings & Bluegrass will be free of charge. It’s our Christian Generosity Ministry’s way of thanking you for your past support of our congregation and encouraging your future financial and spiritual commitment to Mountain Shadows’ flourishing. Please sign up to attend.
- On Christian Generosity Commitment Sunday, November 8, our worship service will include an opportunity for all congregants to offer a completed 2027 Commitment Card. Our 2027 Generosity theme, There Our Hearts Will Be, is based on a message from Jesus: Where our treasure is, there our hearts will be (Matthew 6:21). Mountain Shadows’ ministries glorify God, nurture our congregation, and share blessings with neighbors in need because congregants like you put your treasure where your heart is. Thank you.
- In December, Birth of the Chosen One: An Advent Brown Bag Sunday School Series Sundays, will begin on December 6 and continue on December 13 and 20 following worship. Pack a brown bag lunch and join us in Room 3! Facilitated by Elder Jerry Kinkade, this Adult Faith Formation series will engage us in North American indigenous perspectives on the Advent theme of Christ coming to the world. It will draw inspiration from the book, Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story by Terry Wildman, Chief Editor of The First Nations Version of the New Testament.
See also —
Congregant Events
- Recently added items —
- Celebrating Charmaine Piane Dame’s 15 years and counting service as our wonderful Director of Music Ministry
- Offering of Letters/Bread for the World update
- Library book addition
Donation Events
- Including many issues such as —
- First is for Food
- Third is for Threads
- Little Dresses for Africa
On-Going Items
- Including many issues such as —
- Adult Learning
- In Memoriam
- New Member information
- Oracle Newsletter Archive