Weekly Update

You are welcome to our worship service!

God loves the whole world and everybody in it.  

On Sunday, December 7, please join us for worship at 10:00 AM.  We will celebrate the second Sunday in Advent by lighting the Advent candles of Hope and Peace.  Also, we will hear Isaiah’s ancient prophecy of the coming Savior and celebrate the sacrament of Holy Communion.  You are invited to join us either in-person or virtually. 

• • To join us in person, our Sunday worship service begins at 10:00 AM in our sanctuary located at 3201 E. Mountainaire Drive, Tucson, AZ  85739. 
  • To join us virtually, either join us live stream via Zoom at 10:00 AM each Sunday or at any time via our YouTube channel for a recording of the Sunday worship service.  

Regardless of how you join us, a large-print bulletin with hymns is available. 

For individuals needing hearing assistance, our hearing loop system with associated loop receiver/headset is available.  Ask an usher for assistance with the headset.  If your personal hearing aids are equipped with a telecoil, the hearing loop system can be connected via Bluetooth. 

About our worship service and us    

• Our News and Events page is updated to capture significant upcoming and past activities associated with our very active senior congregation. 
• Our Oracle Newsletter page provides summaries from our ministry leaders throughout the year, as well as submission deadlines for each issue. 
• For general information about us — 
  • Our Who We Are page provides more general information about our values. 
    

    

  • Our first Sunday-of-the-month worship service includes receiving Holy communion.  If you join us virtually, please gather up the communion elements (bread and juice) prior to the start of the service. 

  • Since our community is filled with people (and pets) in need, we act on God’s calling to care for community by receiving donated non-perishable food and/or clothing.  Any time you bring donated items, we will ensure that the items are timely distributed to those in need.
    • On “First is for Food” Sunday (the first Sunday of each month), we collect non-perishable food for both people and their pets.  This first Sunday of the month is also when we share communion during the worship service.  We are focused on ensuring that all of God’s people are fed.
    • On “Third is for Threads” Sunday (the third Sunday of each month), we collect used clothing and shoes and new undergarments for men, women, and children of all sizes and ages.  Shoestrings are especially needed, as is business attire.
    • As a protein partner, by the end of March each year, we collect and deliver at least 500 12-oz units of animal- and fish-based protein to IMPACT of Southern Arizona.  Since these items are canned with an extended expiration “best if used by” date, we accept donated protein throughout the year in order that we obtain at least 500 12-oz units.  
  • If you wish to wish to donate or bring a floral arrangement suitable for display on a Sunday morning, you may do so preferably after alerting the church office.  Note that there is a sign-up sheet during fellowship for best ensuring that your floral arrangement is displayed on your preferred Sunday. 

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  • During the summer months (June through August), we have filtered, cooled water available for you to fill your reusable water canister/mug or paper cup.  Our Green Living Initiative is designed to inform you of ways we all can help reduce the carbon footprint while attending church and at home.  

• • During the non-summer months (September through May), following the worship service, we share Christian hospitality by taking time to greet each other under the ramada with light refreshments, including coffee from Café Justo. 

• Summer church office hours —

  • If you wish to communicate with us during the week, our church office summer hours (i.e., June through August) are from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Monday through Thursday.  Our winter hours (i.e., September through May) are from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday.  Leave a voicemail message if you need to get in contact with the church office outside our office hours.  
  • Please note that Mountain Shadows church office will be closed from June 26th until July 7th, and Pastor Rachel will be away until July 14th. It’s the season of staff vacations. But if you or another congregant experiences an urgent need for spiritual care before mid-July, your church is here for you. Call Deacon Jeff Mague or Elder Paul Butler at their numbers listed in the church directory, and they will assist you or refer you to another ordained church leader (including clergy) who may provide care.  

Reminders

• If you are experiencing any symptoms of illness, please stay home, rest, and fully recuperate before returning to public activities.  If you are not infected but are immunocompromised, consider wearing a face mask in public.  Thank you for protecting yourself and your neighbors.
• To respect the needs of individuals with chemical sensitivities, kindly wear minimal fragrances.  Thank you.  

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All are welcome!
Let’s worship our extraordinary God.