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INSIDE THIS ISSUE... ‘The Great Omission’ Rector’s Letter (pg 5) t is insidious. It surrounds us and envelops us like a Bay area fog. It is so dense that we can’t see anything beyond it. It is oppressive and Adventures in an orchard overwhelming and it takes over our lives. It pushes on us like an elephant (pg 6) Isitting on our chest. What Scrooge can teach us We experience it everywhere we turn. The empty buildings downtown. The foreclosures in our neighborhood. The national news statistics regarding (pg 8) unemployment and the ever increasing poverty level. All the people we know Kickball with Episcopalians! who cannot possibly pay their bills and still eat. The obscene national debt. (pg 13) The total collapse of the Greek economy. The malnutrition in Africa and even in our own neighborhoods. The really insidious thing Busy booth at Pride Event We certainly are not immune to it in (pg 15) the church. I see it on the Diocesan level about the theology of all the time. “No, we have no money. scarcity is what it does to All of you need to pay your own way. Could each of you share a sandwich with our mindset.... each other? We don’t have enough to go around. Yes, we are all about mission, but we‘ have no money to spend on others.” We feel it even more intensely right here at GSP. We can’t have a Vestry meeting without noting that we have a constant discrepancy between what we owe and what is coming in. Our social service staff never goes through a day without experiencing someone who cannot feed their children or themselves, who has no place to live and no prospects. Many of you are struggling to pay your bills. We have a huge number of brilliant, hard- working, fantastic parishioners right now who are out of work. We should have bought stock in a tissue company because it is the rarest of days when someone is not sobbing in my office because of some economic woe or another. But the one that really got me the other day was the parishioner who came in crying uncontrollably because they were not going to be able to meet their obligation to the church. In the emotionless language of the economist, these experiences most often lead to a philosophy of limited goods. It is the realization that there is only so much Continued on Page 2

GSP’s J2A group took a trek to Willcox and Apple Annie’s for some fellowship and fun. See Page 6. Submissions Rector’s Letter We cannot and we will not let the theology of to The Briefly Continued from Page 1 scarcity infiltrate us. We will live in the world Please submit to go around. If you are smart, therefore, you that Jesus showed us, a world where there is articles to Lizzy Gooden, will get yours and run away with it, before always plenty of everything for everyone. BrieflyEditor@ it is all gone. The limited goods approach to We create that world by truly believing that grace-stpauls.org. what Jesus showed us will happen. Yes, we have Calendar items go to living seems almost impossible to avoid when Wendy Pipentacos at things are rough. In religious language, we have gigantic economic obstacles in front of us. The wendypipe@yahoo. another term for the limited goods idea. We numbers do not seem to add up. We have many com. John Banks receives call it the theology of scarcity. folks right now who are struggling to survive. photos, charts, and The really insidious thing about the But let’s be real; our resources are enormous graphics at jdbanks@ compared with what the disciples faced. gmail.com. theology of scarcity is what it does to our mindset. When we constantly see suffering They are gigantic compared with what most and attribute it to there not being enough to churches today face. go around, people go into a self-protection Like those first disciples in the Book of mode. It creates a you and me against the world Acts, we too will create bursting nets when mentality. It creates selfishness. we take our stuff and put it in the big GSP “When Jesus had finished speaking, he said to pile so that each of us has everything we need. Simon, ‘Put out into the deep water and let down If each and every one of us approaches our your nets for a catch.’ Simon answered, ‘Master, giving and receiving campaign without fear, we have worked all night long but have caught with the realization that we need to step up for nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.’ those who cannot right now, we will continue When they had done this, they caught so many to thrive and continue to grow this amazing fish that their nets were beginning to break. So Beloved Community. they signaled to their partners in the other boat Let’s not be sucked in by the limited goods to come and help them. And they came and filled heresy. No more scarcity for us. No more both boats, so that they began to sink.” — Luke fear. Just say Yes to the abundance of Jesus. 5:4-7 Together, we can burst our nets. All of you know firsthand how difficult it is out there right now. But good heavens. We are Jesus’ followers. We follow a leader who showed us that abundance can occur way over our wildest expectations, even when it Steve+ appears we have nothing. The way we create that abundance is the way Jesus showed us.

We Want Your Stuff! yahoo.com or 548-1538) or Nicole Kerns ([email protected] or 289-6250). 2nd Annual J2A Rummage Sale Please do not call after 8:30 p.m. e are collecting gently used items Tax receipts will be available on Sundays to sell at our Saturday, Nov. 17, or in the church office. We must have a Rummage Sale (7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.). copy of your tax receipt on file in the office WWe particularly need furniture, household in order for you to be able to claim your items, clothing in excellent condition, toys deduction. Thank you for your help in in excellent condition, working electronics, keeping our paperwork in order. working small appliances, DVDs, and patio The final large-item pickup Rummage furniture. Sale will be Saturday, Nov. 10, beginning at 2 Items will be accepted on Sundays from p.m. Before Nov. 2, contact Rosalind Garcia 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Wardall Room. (603-1140 or Rosalind.Garcia@grace- The last collection day is Saturday, Nov. 10. stpauls.org. After Nov. 2, contact Carrie Arrangements for limited pickup of heavy Kube (548-1538 or kubeandyandcarrie@ or bulky items must be made through co- yahoo.com). chairs Carrie Kube (kubeandyandcarrie@ 2 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Liturgy & Music All Saints Day Liturgy Discussion of the Month Composing a contemporary Eucharistic by Kitt Cordero Prayer must take all of the above components id you know... All The Art of the into account. In addition, each must include DSaints’ Day is the only a Dialogue, including a Sursum Corda (Lift one of the Principal Feasts of the Episcopal Church Eucharistic Prayer up your hearts), a Preface, a Thanksgiving that can be moved from by The Rev. Steve Keplinger to God for creation, a Thanksgiving to God a fixed date—Nov. 1—to he Eucharistic Prayer or The Great for redemption, an Anamnesis (remembering the following Sunday? Thanksgiving is the part of the liturgy of Jesus’ actions), an Oblation, an Epiclesis This year Nov. 1 is on a (invocation of the Holy Spirit), a Doxology Thursday, so All Saints’ that occurs after the Offertory and of praise, and a great Amen. The Eucharistic Day will be celebrated on Tbefore communion is distributed. It is the Sunday, Nov. 4. central act of our worship, and has been so Prayer is not a formula however. It is a In anticipation of this since the earliest times in the church. We are proclamation. It is also more akin to poetry feast, Grace St Paul’s will than it is to a theological statement. Good host daily events and fortunate to have Eucharistic prayers that go back to about 125 C.E. Unlike other parts of Eucharistic prayers are works of art, and services leading up to the we pride ourselves at GSP in utilizing and All Saints’ Day celebration. the liturgy where we have to interpret what The festivities begin the early church was doing, we know what creating this beauty. Thursday, Nov. 1, with these prayers were like from a very early It is also essential for me personally that the Spirit Now Service, time. all of our Eucharistic Prayers symbolize the a celebration of All Souls The Eucharistic Prayers in the Book way we understand what is happening in Day/Dia de los Muertos, this great act. That is why the People always that includes time to build of Common Prayer are a good example of share an integral part of the Prayer with the an altar that will remain the progression that has occurred over the in the sanctuary until last 1900 years. Eucharistic Prayer B is the Presider. What happens sacramentally in the after the Sunday service. most ancient of the group, dating from Eucharist is all about community and can Everyone is invited to bring only occur within the context of community. pictures of loved ones, around the third century. As with every part of the liturgy, our goal at Grace St. A priest sanctifying elements alone is, in my items of importance, or mind, a heresy. In addition, our Prayers are anything that would honor Paul’s is to always capture and hold on to the departed in your lives. the ancient tradition, while simultaneously always an offering of not just bread and wine, We will also provide a way utilizing prayers that articulate our present but ourselves, so that we can be food for for names to be written on theology and understanding of God. Just the world. Our Eucharistic Prayers are also ribbons that will become as important is to do both of these things springboards for us to take this bread and a “cloud of witness” for the message out beyond the walls of the church. congregation. Plans are to in the most beautiful language possible. Next week as you experience the create a space for prayer We are constantly looking for and creating on Friday and Saturday, Eucharistic Prayers that meet all these Eucharistic Prayer, think about all of these along with the traditional criteria. At the same time, each prayer is elements and how well they come together in “sprucing up” of the these beautiful pieces of poetry. Memorial Garden. chosen to match the liturgical theme for that Together, the Thursday, season of the year. During this season of Friday, and Saturday Creation, for example, you will experience services will prepare us Eucharistic Prayer C from the Prayer Book, for the All Saints’ Day as well as other creation oriented Prayers, Celebration on Sunday. including two written by our own clergy. Please join us during this celebration of connections of all times and places, the living and the dead, the revered and the forgotten in a multi-cultural expression.

The Briefly • November 2012 3 Liturgy & Music ll God’s creatures have a place in the thrilled to give you one. That would leave me choir. I’ve been listening to it again. only five hundred and thirty-two. Notes And again. I’m continuing to experiment with new from the AIt’s addictive. At least it muted the last music. I recently ordered a piece by William strands of Hildegard chant that had been on Bradley Roberts called “By Gracious Powers” Choir endless tape loop in my brain. The Germans on a text by Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The text call those little bits of melody that you can’t works with the lectionary, which is why we Stalls get out of your head earworms. Three types are doing it, but it isn’t about Creation. On the By Christina Jarvis, are prone to get them—musicians, women, other hand, on November 4, we are singing a Director of Music and nervous people. If you are a nervous setting of “How lovely is thy dwelling place” by female musician, you might as well start Jane Marshall, which works beautifully for both beating your head against a wall right now. All Saints’ and the Season of Creation. Also Actually, you’re supposed to sing aloud the on November 4, we are doing a crunchy jazz tune you can’t get rid of and that will make arrangement of “Give me Jesus” by Jonathan it go away. I can’t say that works for me. Rodgers, which shows off some of the choir Martin suggests ABBA. soloists. Later in November, the Zombies and Now that you are stuck on “Dancing Adults will do an Anglican standard—the Queen,” I’ll give you a report on the music Vaughan Williams setting of “O Taste and program. Since there may be newcomers See.” The Adults will also sing “From the end to GSP reading this article, here’s a of the earth” by Alan Hovhaness, who was rundown of our ensembles. We have the St. greatly influenced by the musical styles of his Cecelia’s Children’s Choir, directed by Joan Armenian heritage. Finally, we’ll close the Brundage and accompanied by Jane Click. Season of Creation with the afore-mentioned Jane also works with a newly formed adult singing animals (see my first sentence) and Hand Bell Choir. I direct a youth ensemble of “Let all mortal flesh keep silence” by Gustav roughly middle school to college age persons Holst. We are nothing if not eclectic around called the St. Zeno’s Zombie Choir, assisted by here. youth leader Michael Sugimoto who, you may In the spirit of eclecticism, I’d like to close have noticed, has a glorious baritone solo voice. with two completely different thoughts. First, Finally, we have an adult choir. These massed may we all have a blessed Thanksgiving. Let’s ensembles all participated in a wonderful be grateful for music, one of the sweetest gifts celebration of the first Sunday in the Season of of God’s Creation, without which our lives Creation. would be so much poorer. Second, I think I’ve Ann Stephens, our sainted choral librarian, solved the adult choir name problem. Since thinks the Adult Choir needs a name, because Ann is clearly a saint for slaving so faithfully it’s boring to be just Adult. The children have in the choral library, we can call it the St. Ann’s St. Cecelia and the youth have St. Zeno. For Adult Choir. That has a certain ring to it. the adults, Ann suggests St. Arnulf of Soissons, Peace, saint of music, hop pickers, and beer brewing. Heck, think of all those Lutheran church- sponsored bottle bands. They need a source of empties, right? It could be a plan, not to mention a choir recruiting tool. I’ll have to Christina think about it some more. In the meantime, if you want further information about any of these musical opportunities for yourself or your child or zombie, please speak to me or to Jane Click. I have a drawer full of hand- outs prepared for the Ministry Fair and I’d be 4 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Children & Youth church and the worship community with its ‘The Great Omission’ jazzy youth groups, its cool leaders, its safe or What Has Happened to entertainment, its teaching of strong moral values, its rocking services, would create All Our Young Adults? well-formed, faithful, pledging, Christians. Part One Our communities would thrive. by Rosalind Garcia The catch? It didn’t work. Young people here is a palatable energy around left the church in droves because the Calling Young Artists! programs were all about having fun with Button Design Contest the youth and children’s programs this year, and that energy invigorates few faith deepening components. Then only by Aimee Graves some of them came back when they had their The size of the button Tus all. We have new leadership joining us, to be designed is 21/4” and those of us who have been involved own children. Note what I say here, some round. longer feel a wellspring of fresh ideas. of them did come back … we now accept The theme is: “Ask me Similarly, the kids we serve seem more this dynamic as an expected part of church about altar guild.” invested, willing to take risks by presenting community life. We say, “Oh they will come All entrants will be back when they have their own children.” placed in one of three their ideas. The young people are coming categories for a drawing of to us with a curiosity and hunger that feel In the meantime, we accept, with barely an a $10 iTunes gift card: like instruments of transformation in our acknowledgement of what we have lost, that •13 years and under; community. there will be very few young adults in our •14 to 18 years; worship communities. What does that mean •19 to... well, ya know. And there are more of them! In short, we are well on our way to building a solid for us and for them? Entry deadline is I submit that we lose young adults at Sunday, Nov. 4. program for our children and youth. Submit electronic art However, is “solid” all we want for our a challenging point in their lives, a time to aimeegraves67@ children? Is it enough that they learn when they are often on their own for the gmail.com; all other art, something about the Scriptures, something first time and faced with choices that are please put in parish office, complex and often life-defining. This is a attention: Aimee Graves. about the Episcopal Church, and that they have fun and make friends? time when we could be offering support Some of the best research on kids and and gentle guidance, when we could be faith comes out of The Youth and Family helping to influence their lives for good. We Institute, www.tyfi.org, a Lutheran research can become anchors that will help define institution that centers its work on building who these young people become. More vibrant congregations, and addresses the importantly, we would not be losing the issue of the continuing decline of attendance valuable input of an entire generation into in mainline Protestant Churches. In an our worship, in defining our priorities and article published in Lutheran Partners our direction. Online in March, 2009, called “The Great So where do we go from here? What are Omission: Reclaiming the Role of the the answers? How do we keep young people Home in the Life of the Church” written by from leaving at Confirmation, at graduation, David W. Anderson, Anderson writes that or whenever each church commonly loses a member of the “silent generation” (those their young adults? As they used to say in born between 1924-1944) laments that the the earliest T.V. that I remember, “tune in Baby Boomers, their children, were “the least next time, same space, same channel.” In churched generation in United States history the meantime, please take a moment to give at that time. It represented a downward thanks for the young people at GSP. Not trend that has continued through subsequent every church is so fortunate. generations.” The article goes on to say that parents had been told to “get their kids to church,” and the institution would take care of the rest. Beginning in the 1970s, the The Briefly • November 2012 5 Children & Youth ride the wagon, and Ari conked out. Minda took over the handle, and I started pushing. We got that thing going fast. Someone decided to surf on it eventually. That was fun. But in the end, it’s all fun and games until someone loses an eye. Ari was riding and got his ankle pulled under the wagon. He was completely all right, but that put an end to the wagon’s recreational use. Eventually we went through check- out and ate and stuff. After lunch we went to Apple Annie’s Pumpkins & Produce. Most people only know about the apple orchard, but there is also a pretty good pumpkin patch nearby. Except we didn’t get pumpkins there. No, seven of us did a corn maze. Something to note about doing very year, the GSP youth travel to Apple mazes in groups, it’s very hard to keep The Apple Annie’s Orchard for a nice day of picking, track of where everyone is. We solved this finding, categorizing, and eventually problem by having an assigned order. When the Annie’s Eeating apples. This last retreat was very fun, words “Sound off!” were called, everyone would although the end did have its drawbacks. say what number they were. That was kinda’ Retreat When the J2A caravan left the parking entertaining. lot, we set out for Willcox, Ariz., home to Rex When we got out of the maze, Alice and Meets The Allen, the Amerind Foundation, and Apple Mark had left, everyone got shaved ice, and we Annie’s. We arrived at 11-ish and disembarked. left. Jungle Law We gathered the supplies, and in the end, the We would be home at 5 o’clock. breakdown was this: Or so we thought… of Stand- • 8 teenagers At about 4:30, Lu got a call from Alice • 8 adults and leaders proclaiming standstill traffic near Benson. At Still Traffic • 5 or 6 large buckets 5 we found that traffic and started in on “99 by Andrew • 1 wa-a-gon! bottles of pop on the wall.” Eventually Lu found • 2 extended pickers that the sunshield traps heat and used it as a • 3 camera phones tent. She didn’t come out again until 8. • 2 gigantic greyhounds During that time the Prius was silent. Slowly • And a partridge in a pear tree! inching forward, it took 30 minutes to cover I was the only person “assigned” to a picker a mile, and this went on for hours. I quickly thing. I went around with Fluffy and picked all developed a sense of cabin fever. We only had the teeny tiny tasty red apples, about the size of water, and I really needed to pee. a quarter. When Lu came out, the traffic had cleared, Good grief, those tasted good. and we stopped for food and restrooms. We At the end of the morning, we had gathered finally arrived in the parking lot at 8:30. Photo above: Our group doing the enough apples to fill all the buckets halfway. You have just read a depiction of a happy, classic “You shall not pass!” The celebratory day that turned into a terrifying guy at the front holding a picker is We followed the road back to the main David. The other picker is held by entrance. Little Ari was pulling the wagon. Soon event that has scarred me for life . . . . Andrew, the reporter. after we started walking, someone decided to OK, I might be exaggerating a little. 6 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Children & Youth : How old are you? A: I want to study biology or something A: 13. medical maybe, human life, something like that. I want to be someone who makes a lot of QQ: What grade are you in money, has a good career. now? Q: You’re in the same Boy Scout troop that A: 8th. I’m in. What kind of stuff do you like to do Q: You come from an interesting there? family. Tell me about it. A: I like to learn new stuff like how to use a A: My mom is Hispanic and grew lightweight stove properly. And EDGE training. up in Mexico, and my dad is from Q: What’s EDGE training? Chicago. I have family all over the U.S. and in Mexico. My sister is 8 A: Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, and Enable, a and goes to St. Michael’s like I do. teaching method. Q: What are some things you like Q: You were close. It’s Educate first. A Youth-to-Youth to do? A: Oh darn. A: I really like to play ping pong Q: You read the gospel in Spanish in the Interview with and chess, and I play chess at service sometimes. What’s that like? school. I like reading The Hunger A: It’s kind of scary, but after I practice a long Joaquin Games. My favorite game is Bubble time, it’s not that bad. It makes me nervous by Andrew Safari, and my favorite movie is before I start because there are a lot of people Spiderman 3. I also like to draw. watching me, and I’m speaking in another Q: What do you draw? language, but now I’m more used to it A: Food. Q: Was your first language English or Q: (Laughing.) Like what? Spanish? A: Peppers. I really like to draw peppers. Last A: English. year I drew an eagle and it got put on the back Q: What do you like about Grace St. Paul’s? cover of the yearbook. My school has art class A: I like Brian, one of the youth leaders. He’s and we paint a lot, but I’m not good at painting. fun to be with when I see him around. Also the I like to draw, just pencil and paper. Youth Group is silly fun to be with. Why I go Q: Do you play a sport? to church is I like hearing Father Steve talk and A: I play soccer for my school. I’m pretty good going to Youth Group. at it, the position I play is goalie. We almost Q: Thanks. made it to finals last year. I’m going to play A: No problem. again this year. Q: You play trumpet, right? A: I play trumpet, and it’s a very nice instrument, high pitched, that’s why I like it. I also play bugle, and you can’t play as many notes on a bugle as on a trumpet. I started trumpet back in first grade, so I’ve been playing for a long time. I play in my school band. I’m first chair of the trumpet section. Q: Is there something in particular you want to study? The Briefly • November 2012 7 Parish Life is asked for money for the poor, he refuses. Kinship Corner All he wants is to be left alone. (Each of us by Peggy Scott can relate to that.) But the story doesn’t end ver the last couple of years I have there. The spirits who visit Scrooge give him shared with you a few stories about a chance to experience life as it was truly my personal journey and the role meant to be lived, if only Scrooge could Othat Grace St. Paul’s has played in that embrace the joy of giving. journey. There are more tales of inspiration In his later years, Scrooge has become and joy that I hold in my heart, and maybe isolated and stingy, but with the spirits he as time goes by, I’ll be blessed with more sees his younger self riding a pony in the opportunities to share them with you all. countryside, calling out to friends. There is However, something is telling me that it’s a scene where he gets good news from his much more important to simply urge you to sister, and another where he is dancing with “Just Say Yes” to the Giving and Receiving a pretty girl at the warehouse. He sees his Campaign. nephew playing party games with his friends If you haven’t stopped reading this yet, and wishes he could join in. When he is you will remember the story of A Christmas given a chance to change his life, he sends a Carol by Charles Dickens. As writer Dan giant turkey to the house of his impoverished Conway points out in a blog, when Scrooge clerk, Bob Cratchit, then he joins in his nephew’s Christmas celebration for the first time, donates money to help the poor and needy, and he’s thrilled to do it. During these few weeks of the Giving and Receiving Campaign, you have heard stories from your fellow parishioners about how Grace St. Paul’s has changed their lives. It’s time for you to open your heart to the joy of giving by filling out your 2013 Giving and Receiving form. You can find it in the information alcove at the front door of the church, in the church office, or on line at www.grace-stpauls.org. Our goal is to have every member turn one in. There is even a special Giving and Receiving Form for children and youth! Embrace the joy of loving GSP “wastefully.” Bless you all!

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The Blessing of the Animals: were at the service to bless each animal by The Feast of Francis of Assisi name, and prayers were by Kitt Cordero offered for animals and n Thursday, Oct. 4, at 5:30 p.m., their human companions. people and animals of all ages and This was an opportunity backgrounds gathered on the Grace St for a unique type of OPaul’s Labyrinth for a Spirit Now, Blessing of fellowship, and was the Animals Service. really a healing service It was the Feast Day of Francis of Assisi. on many levels, and the Saint Francis was an 11th-century Italian friar sense of community was who founded the Franciscan Order for men overwhelming. and the Order of Saint Clare for women, and he Photos were also taken is also widely known for his love of nature and of the animals and their owners and printed animals. The Blessing and The Feast Day of St. for pick-up in McBride Hall at Sunday’s coffee Francis is also the beginning of the Creation hour. Season at Grace St Paul’s. The Blessing of the Animals was a GSP’s animal companions got to meet each wonderful reminder during the season of other, many for the first time. There was a Creation, that all of God’s creatures are worthy variety of animals, as well as representations of our concern, protection, and prayer. like stuffed animals and pictures. Rev. Steve, Rev. Debbie, and Rev. Nadine The Briefly • November 2012 9 Parish Life he Autumn Parish Wellness Meetings brochures, and “Gifted by Otherness” Parish took place after the 8 and 10 a.m. class descriptions (a GSP Adult Education services on Sunday, Oct. 14. Included class), and over 1,000 GSP bookmarks were Wellness There are some highlights of ministry news and distributed to interested parties who visited the the congregation’s discussion of the summer table. In addition, close to 40 people signed up Highlights liturgy experiments. to receive more information about GSP. Bruce put all of this into perspective: “There are now by Martha Whitaker, Changes in Ministry Leadership Senior Warden Several changes in ministry leadership were about 1000 households that have information announced: about GSP, that didn’t know about us prior to • Joseph’s Pantry: Joan Cooney has stepped the Pride events.” Well done, GSP Advertising down as Chair. Brooke Bedrick and Andrew Ministry! (And some say Episcopalians aren’t Gardner have stepped up as new Co-Chairs. comfortable with evangelism!) Thank you, Joan, for your many years of Congregational Development seeks service to this important social justice and volunteers to fill the following leadership roles. outreach ministry! And thank you, Brooke and Please prayerfully consider whether you are Andrew for volunteering your leadership! called to one of these positions, and contact Al • Altar Guild: Chuck and Nan Hannan Whitehurst, Chair, for more information: have stepped down as Co-Chairs after a year • Planned Giving Ministry Leader of service. Aimee Graves has stepped up as • Tucson Festival of Books Coordinator Chair. Thank you, Chuck and Nan, for your (TFOB is March 9-10, 2013) year of service! And thank you, Aimee, for • Photo Project coordinator (photos of volunteering your leadership! church-goers at various events) • Liturgical Arts: Nanalee Raphael has Welcoming Newcomers Ministry News stepped down as Chair. Beth Banks has stepped There are two main components of the up as Chair. Thank you, Nanalee, for your Welcoming Newcomers Ministry: The Greeting creativity and many years of service! And thank Ministry and the Welcome Table Ministry. you, Beth, for volunteering your leadership! For the Greeting Ministry, a new staff-driven Congregational Development News greeting program has been put in place. Six Congregational Development had a lot sets of 2 or 3 greeters rotate each Sunday. They of news to report, particularly because the include: Frank Ballesteros & Janet Roths, Eric Advertising Ministry was active at numerous Carr, Kitt & Kayla Cordero, Aimee Graves, recent Pride events. The Multi-faith Pride Anagrace & Dan Misenhimer, Jean Smart, and Brooke Bedrick (top) and Andrew service hosted by GSP was a tremendous Jim Zuelow. Gardner, new Joseph’s Pantry success, drawing ~300 attendees. The GSP The Welcome Table is now staffed by co-chairs choir sang beautifully during the event, and Alysha Collins (Chair), Michael Allen, Susie GSP Youth Leader and choir member Wendy Nystrom, and Kyle Devereux. Since June, Pipentacos reports that she is grateful to have nineteen welcome letters have been sent to taken part in such an amazing service: “Jews singles, couples and families, for a total of 36 and Methodists, Spiritualists and Wiccans, newcomers when considering partners and and yes, Episcopalians told stories of love in children. Well done, greeters and welcome all its glory with music, poetry, dance, and the table! spoken word. Two fantastic Youth Poetry Slam Long-Term Strategic Planning Committee Update artists gave different perspectives on growing by Marilyn Abraham up gay. We sang, laughed, and cried together.” The Long-term strategic Planning GSP representatives were also part of the Committee has met monthly since June 2012. Pride Parade, and we had an active information Using the congregational feedback table at the Pride Festival. Advertising Chair from GSP’s summit with The Rev. Timothy Bruce Anderson reports that welcome Continued on Page 11 10 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Life Dombeck, the committee developed a grid to front of church will begin soon. The Senior Parish categorize the congregation’s “Three Wishes” Warden, Martha Whitaker, has arranged for for GSP. The committee suspected that most the removed yuccas to be replanted at two Wellness of the wishes could feasibly be fulfilled by one local elementary schools. Red yuccas, which Highlights of the many GSP ministries. Ministry leaders are a much lower-growing variety, along with Continued from Page 10 were asked to report on how their members are existing and new lantanas, and an as-yet- developing their goals and programs in relation undetermined third plant of intermediate to GSP’s Mission and Vision. The LTSP plans height will replace the old yuccas. to meet individually with each ministry leader • The bench-walls around the labyrinth are to review their findings. The next steps for the slated for repair and repainting. It is likely we LTSP Committee are to identify: can complete this work with volunteer labor. • Ministry activities that do/do not match Contact Mark Drew if you would like to be part GSP’s vision and mission; of this crew! • Ministries that may need to be more • Play area improvements are close to focused in their activities; completion. The swing set anchors are to be set We are ~$38K behind in projected • Ministries that overlap and may benefit in the ground, and the wood chips will soon be pledge and plate income, and from consolidation; replaced. we are short a total of ~$48K in • Areas in GSP’s vision and mission revenue. Financial Report statement that are not addressed by our by Tom Pitello, Treasurer ministries. We have a serious leak in our piggy bank, At the next LTSP meeting they plan to will and unfortunately, the piggy bank is our review the status of activities, set further goals, savings account, not our current income. We and develop a timeline for completion. are ~$38K behind in projected pledge and Don’t Talk to an Empty Chair—Sit Down and Enjoy! plate income, and we are short a total of ~$48K by Martha Whitaker, Senior Warden in revenue. The fact that we are under spent An enthusiastic “Thank you!” to Nan against our budget doesn’t help enough when and Chuck Hannan for their generous and the revenue fails like this. thoughtful donation to replace all of the chairs What’s the solution? First, please do your in the chancel! The choir, clergy and chalice best to keep up with your pledge. And Say servers benefit directly from the increased back “Yes!” to Giving & Receiving! If we love our support and comfort, and the congregation clergy, if we love our outreach, if we love our benefits from the aesthetic improvement. Look ministries, if we love having the resources to Thanks, Nan and Chuck, for the for the new chairs in the chancel. The seat and conduct all the memorial services, then we new chancel chairs! back cushions are a beautiful blue. must say “Yes!” to contributing this year! Building and Grounds Report Discussion of the Summer’s Liturgy Experiments by Mark Drew, Junior Warden by Martha Whitaker, Senior Warden There are several news items to report During the last part of the Parish Wellness regarding Building and Grounds: Meeting we asked for congregational feedback • New American and Episcopal flags are on three liturgical experiments that took place flying on GSP’s flagpole. The old flags were this summer: tattered and needed replacing. 1. The more standard Rite 2 format in the 8 • The murals in the yard next to McBride a.m. Sunday service Hall are scheduled for repainting. The new 2. The inclusion of hymns printed in the mural will be children- and youth-led, with Sunday Bulletin to make it easier for everyone, adult guidance provided. but especially visitors and newcomers, to follow • There was a leak in the rectory roof. It was the Sunday services repaired, but needs additional work soon. 3. Our beta testing of the QR code and • The replanting of the raised garden in Continued on Page 12 The Briefly • November 2012 11 Parish Life associated electronic (PDF) Sunday Bulletin. appreciated having the bulletins available Parish At both the 9:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. electronically for reference purposes. Parish Wellness Meetings, the first issue to For now, given the largely positive Wellness which people responded was the inclusion feedback, we will continue providing QR Highlights of hymns printed in the Sunday Bulletins. codes and an electronic version of the Continued from Page 11 Virtually all responses were positive: the Sunday Bulletin. However, we still welcome appeal was largely attributed to the ease of your comments and observations, and use and increased hospitality for visitors and welcome your input on this experience. newcomers. Some expressed a sentimental These discussions led to several loss from not using the actual physical parishioners making some other practical Book of Common Prayer, but recognized the suggestions for the future. At the 11:30 a.m. importance of making it as easy as possible meeting, there was a discussion around for hospitality for visitors and newcomers to the possibility of adding the names of follow the service. parishioners who are in need of prayer to The second item of discussion pertained the body of the Prayers of the People. These to the use of a more standard Rite 2 format names are presently listed on the first page in the 8 a.m. Sunday service. Several people after the service contents in the bulletin. expressed an appreciation of it, saying it was The liturgy committee discussed this issue “like coming home,” and reminded them at their next meeting. It was noted that due of their childhood. Some of these same to the length of that list, it was determined people also acknowledged that, as much as several years ago that reciting each name they appreciate the familiarity of the Rite had become unwieldy. To meet the need New additions to GSP’s flagpole 2 service, they would also appreciate some expressed at the meeting though, we are variability, with perhaps some occasional going to experiment with including all of progressive liturgy added to the repertoire. those names in the body of the Prayers of the The latter suggestion seemed to be the People each week, but not recite them out general consensus on how to proceed. loud. The discussion regarding the electronic There was also discussion of availability Sunday Bulletin and use of electronic tablets of service bulletins after the service and and smart phones was surprisingly mild. One during the week. It was decided that starting person, after realizing that some parishioners immediately, we will begin putting service had used tablets to display Sunday Bulletins, bulletins in the office, as well as in the decided that it made her uncomfortable, outside containers on the bulletin boards. and she didn’t like it. At the same time, she Bulletins from Sunday’s service will be admitted not having ever noticed anyone placed in the boxes on Mondays and the new using them. Similarly, many people were bulletin for the following Sunday will be put completely oblivious to electronic tablet use in the boxes on Fridays. in church this past summer, and when they learned or were reminded about it, felt rather ambivalent about their use. The general sense was that it didn’t bother them, and if it was helpful to others, they should go ahead and use them. There were also a number of people who felt strongly that QR codes and an electronic bulletin were very much a hospitality issue for a younger generation for whom electronic tablet use is a tool that enhances the worship experience. Others commented that they 12 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Life What to Bring: blankets, lawn chairs, and something to share with others for the potluck: cold drinks in a cooler, fried chicken, fruit, cookies, veggies, etc. Paper plates, silverware, napkins, and cups will be provided. Help recruit volunteers. We’ll need help with registration, setting up bases, and cleaning up after the picnic. We’re also looking for several particularly fun people to serve as “judges” awarding extra points for participants who display “flair” and “fruits of the spirit.” We are also open to the gifts and enthusiasms you and your members have: Do you know someone sporty or yoga-teacher-like to lead warm-ups in a fun way? Is one of your members a DJ who wants to set up in the park to crank tunes and make announcements? Do you have artists in your midst? Crafty Episcopal Kickball folks could make Flair and Fruit necklace- medallions to give away to recipients. Let’s Extravaganza work together to make this a memorable and by Rev. Kate Bradsen, St. Andrew’s fun event! Sign up on the registration sheet ome be part of Tucson’s first Episcopal to volunteer or contact Carol Bradsen at Kickball Extravaganza & Potluck Picnic. [email protected], 520-429-9792. This all-ages event is a chance to play Help cover costs and potluck supplies. Ctogether with folks from other churches and There is no registration fee for participants. their friends from all across the Tucson area. Grace St. Paul’s is covering the $80 to rent the The purpose is to promote health, Sabbath, four Little-League fields at Himmel Park. If multi-generational fun, creativity, and to build you would like to make a donation of $10 to collegiality among area churches and their $20 to help cover costs, please send a check to members. GSP with “kickball” in the memo line. If you The Extravaganza will happen Sunday, Nov. have extra paper plates, napkins, cups, forks, 18, from 2 to 5 p.m., on the fields at Himmel ice chests, water coolers, or food or drinks, Park (just south of GSP on Tucson Blvd.). Sign kickballs, bases, or whistles at your disposal up by Sunday, Nov. 11. Then come dressed to you would like to donate to the play or potluck play with as much “flair” and fun as you can that would be helpful. muster. Teams will be formed from members Contact Kate Bradsen to coordinate game of different churches so people will have a and potluck supplies [email protected], chance to get to know one another. Points will 520-820-8219. be awarded during the games for showing Note for GSP: Please put your name on the “flair,” as well as displaying fruits of the Spirit sign-up sheet in the GSP church office by Nov. (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, 11 or call 326-6857 to make a reservation. faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control), and scoring points in the kickball game. The afternoon will end with a potluck picnic in the park. Play or cheer, it’s all for fun. You won’t want to miss this. The event is on Facebook at “Episcopal Kickball Extravaganza & Potluck Picnic.” The Briefly • November 2012 13 Parish Life Congregational Development Committee invites you to invite (at least) one person to church one time between Advent I (Dec. 2) through the end of Epiphany (Feb. 2). Why this timeframe? It’s a time of year when we are thinking of Christmas, or lonely, or assessing our lives at the end of the year. In short, we’re receptive, and may want company. Ideas for inviting friends to church: • Post the link to the weekly sermon on by Bruce Anderson your Facebook page and tell how it touched K, maybe that’s false advertising. But you—or mention the music in a post (or then again, maybe not. send individual messages, when a sermon is As Episcopalians, we believe that “right”); Oheaven is also experienced here on earth. • Talk about a sermon with a friend and Surely, that must include meaningful weekly tell them how you appreciate your parish’s experiences with people we care about. And approach; the best way to fill the church with such • Ask friends to special services (Advent I, people would be to invite our friends. You Christmas, Blue Christmas, New Year’s Eve, see where we’re going here, right? Epiphany—whatever you think will touch Not enough of our friends, family and them); neighbors are aware of the alternatives to the • Invite your friends to attend a class or brand of Christianity that one hears so much event with you; (too much) about. But at Grace St. Paul’s we • Discuss our wide array of ministries: are exposed to a representation of Jesus that food ministries, children and youth, music is radical, life-changing, charitable and love- and arts, social justice, prayer and healing; be filled. And it’s often 180 degrees from what personal about what attracts you; one hears in the media. This perspective • Consider the friend’s individual needs makes you think and challenges accepted and style: 8 and 10 o’clock, Spirit Now, beliefs. This perspective is life-giving. Labyrinth Walks all have a different feel, You have friends, neighbors and family appropriate for different individuals; who long for meaning and affiliation. They No matter how you do it, asking a friend believe that a church is not where they will to church can have surprising and wonderful find the answer to this longing. We are the consequences. You might get to spend more only ones who can correct that impression. time with the friend. The church could be And when we do so, we are often filling a filled with even more wonderful people. And need. Children are born, spouses separate, you could be the source of a wonderful new people discover shocking aspects of their part of a friend’s life. sexuality, friends and family die, and life has Isn’t that like a trip to heaven? its disappointments. There is joy in discovering others who have weathered it all, and Grace St. Paul’s can be a place to begin healing and find that joy—not to mention the preaching, fellowship, classes and music! Inviting our friends to join us at church doesn’t need to be scary. And it’s surprising how often the response is positive. GSP’s 14 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Life

hear about a gay-friendly church. Clearly, God Delights in All That Is: the Advertising Committee still has opportunities here. GSP at Pride in the Desert So, Grace St. Paul’s is in the parade by Bruce Anderson or several years, we have recognized pictures of scores of Tucsonans; there are Tucson’s annual Pride celebration as a over 1,000 bookmarks and brochures in the place to encounter a large number of houses of GLBT festival goers; memorable, Fpeople who are receptive to our message of personable conversations were carried out by inclusion and grace. Our table at Pride in the our dedicated volunteers; and we collected Desert was once again hugely successful. about 40 email addresses. We started with the Tucson Pride Many thanks to the following volunteers Parade—a diminutive thing by any measure for their great work: Pete Weiblen, Tom lasting, all of about 12 minutes! We were Ham, Steve Keplinger, Mark Drew, Bruce fairly prominent, though, as we swung 12- Anderson, Debbie Royals, Aimee Graves, foot-tall processional poles high in the air. Kitt Cordero, Dean Knickerbocker, and Alex Those and our blue Welcome banner Kouvel. caught the attention of many observers and Thanks also for logistical support from photographers. Steve Keplinger and Debbie staff members KiKi Fenik, James White, and Royals were there with clerical collars, just to David Wachter, and Holly Shinn. make the point: “Really—You Are Welcome!” What’s next? When you see somebody New GSP members George and David Ruder you don’t recognize, you must follow through were the Grand Marshalls of the parade. with our promise that Grace St. Paul’s is a The parade ended at Armory Park—the friendly church. If you see an unfamiliar face, site of the 2012 Pride in the Desert Festival. please welcome and invite (and preferably Even before the official event began, GSP take) visitors to the Welcome Table after the volunteers were already passing out material, 8 or 10 o’clock services on Sunday. engaging festival goers in conversation, and collecting email addresses of interested persons. The crew worked from 11:15 to 6 p.m., and handed out printed pieces to passers-by. There was much interest in Grace St. Paul’s; in spite of our popularity in Tucson’s GLBT community, there were still many people who were surprised to The Briefly • November 2012 15 Parish Life has long been green because they were forced Solar News by their environment to practice stewardship by Angel Wang of creation, and here in Arizona we use that he GSP solar project is aiming to bring same environmental resource - the sun. Some solar to our campus by late July 2013. churches were motivated to do the right thing Work continues on the development of for their children and grandchildren. Most Tseveral plans for installation in our parking lot. churches needed a strong solar advocate In the meantime, the recent Interfaith Solar to push their project through. In some Day at Temple Emanu-El provided a view of cases Solar is financially out of reach. The current and future Solar installations and a recommendation is then to go the way of chance to connect with like-minded churches Solar energy structures at Temple energy efficiency and energy audit. All these Emanu-El. and temples. Tall solar shade structures at efforts in time become contagious. It was Temple Emanu-El shaded the outdoor solar recognized that the green faith movement demonstrations and exhibits: a telescopic view allows people within the congregation with of the sun, the UA solar car, electric vehicles green interests to become passionate about including both DIY and Nissan LEAFs, and environmental action within their church, as solar ice cream from a 100% electric ice well as in the outside world. cream truck! Inside were slide shows of solar As for the outside world, a number of installations at the several Tucson houses of people noted that the presence of the solar worship. They showed the solar facilities at structures brought people in from the street Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, Our to ask questions and perhaps open a dialog. Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, St. Francis Having accessible electric vehicle charging of the Foothills UMC, St. Philip of the Hills stations was also a particular draw. Episcopal Church, Pantano Christian Church, Are you interested in learning more about the Benedictine Sanctuary as well as Temple all aspects of solar? Drop in on the Solar 101 Emanu-El. monthly community events at public libraries A roundtable of interfaith leaders around Tucson. Email thomas.alston@ addressed the following topics: environmental mail.house.gov for information. Solar 101 is stewardship and the role of faith, religious sponsored by the office of Ron Barber, who organizations and the decision to go solar, has attended these, and likewise our mayor, finances and the bottom line. The moderated Jonathan Rothschild on occasion. You can also roundtable panel was wide-ranging in the check out Arizona Interfaith Power and Light: A scope of the questions and answers. It was Religious Response to Global Climate Change at revealed that in the course of practicing www.azipl.org. stewardship of creation, Vatican City became the world’s first carbon-neutral nation. Israel

crosses, candles, and assisting the priest in Acolyte News the celebration of the Eucharist. by James Gooden James will be looking for additional ssistant Verger James Gooden is acolytes to be trained in early November taking over leadership of the acolyte in anticipation of Advent and holiday program. celebrations. The acolytes play an important AThank you to Allison Towner for her role in the spiritual life of our parish. years of service with the acolytes. If you are interested in becoming an If you are new to the Episcopal church, acolyte, look for James Gooden at coffee an acolyte is a person, young or not young, hour after the 10 a.m. service, or send him an who helps in the church services by carrying email at [email protected]. 16 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Parish Life people and chronically hungry people—will Fresh produce have access to quality produce throughout the growing seasons. Additionally, we are coming to looking into partnering with some smaller pantries who are unable to qualify as Joseph’s Pantry! distribution network partners but who might by Brooke Bedrick, Co-Chair, Joseph’s Pantry pick up produce from us for the people they his fall, Joseph’s Pantry will work with serve. the Community Food Bank (CFB) Participating in the CFB fresh produce to distribute quality surplus produce distribution network also means that we Tfrom Nogales-area farms to low-income need to add some flexibility and spontaneity families and individuals in the Tucson area. to our usual routine. Why? Because the CFB Last year, the CFB received 8 to 9 million does not control when the produce comes pounds of donated produce from Nogales but up from Nogales. Instead, the CFB will be lacked an adequate network to distribute this notified when the produce is on its way and volume within the Tucson area. As a result, we, in turn, will be asked to come for several much of the produce was sent on to Phoenix. pallets of produce within the next 24-48 This year, the CFB anticipates up to hours. Further, the goal will be to distribute 15 million pounds of fresh produce from as much produce as possible upon its arrival Nogales and is working hard to develop an to Joseph’s Pantry, to (1) reduce the need for adequate distribution network right here in refrigeration and (2) ensure produce is as Tucson. We are thrilled that Joseph’s Pantry fresh as possible when we distribute it. has been approved as a distribution network To facilitate the timely distribution of partner! The first thing this means is that the fresh produce we are compiling a phone list, many people who depend on the Pantry for so we can call people and let them know food—which includes families with growing when the produce will arrive at Joseph’s children, elderly people, chronically ill Pantry. We invite all low-income members of the congregation and of our wider community to join the fresh produce phone list by signing up at the Pantry or contacting Brooke Bedrick at [email protected] (or 520-784-1643). In addition, please let Brooke know if you might be able to help pick up pallets of produce from the CFB or distribute produce, farmer’s market style, when the produce arrives at the Pantry. The first round of produce should be en route when this edition of the Briefly comes out. So, please contact us now to participate in whatever way suits!

The Briefly • November 2012 17 Parish Life or above are more likely to develop serious West Nile Virus symptoms of WNV. Another Epidemic in the Making? What’s the treatment for WNV? So far, there is not a specific medication available by the Rev. Dr. William (Bill) Martin to treat WNV. However, for those who have & the Rev. Nadine Martin a mild form of the disease, their fever and/ ublic health officials recently stated or aches and pains can be relieved by taking that as of Oct. 2, the mosquito-borne over-the-counter pain relievers such aspirin West Nile Virus (WNV) has infected or ibuprofen. In the more severe cases, Ppeople in 48 states and appears headed to hospitalization may be needed for supportive become the worst outbreak in U.S. history. treatment including IV fluids and other The total number of cases was just under nursing care. In any event, if you feel that 4,000, and that number has increased in the you have any of the symptoms—particularly past few weeks. those that are severe—seek medical attention According to the Centers for Disease at once. If you’re pregnant and have Control & Prevention (CDC), WNV symptoms of WNV, you should talk with continues to be a potential danger with your medical provider immediately. 51% of the cases attacking the brain and How is WNV transmitted? The primary the spinal cord. Currently, this virus has vector of WNV is an infected mosquito. killed 163 people and left several more with The mosquito acquires the virus by feeding permanent brain damage and paralysis. off dead birds and, in turn, it transmits Hardest hit states include Oklahoma, Illinois, the disease by biting humans and other California, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, animals. It has been reported that a few South Dakota, and Texas. The state of Texas, humans have been infected with WVN and particularly the city of Dallas, has been through transfusions, organ transplants, especially hard hit by this virus. Emergency breast feedings, and during pregnancy from measures have been put in place in a number mother to the baby. So far, being bitten by an of communities in the U.S. to help eradicate infected mosquito is the only known way to the virus-infected mosquitoes. These acquire WNV. measures include draining swampy areas, How can you help prevent the spread of checking neighborhoods to locate areas WNV? If you find a dead bird(s), do not where mosquitoes might breed (such as in handle the body with your bare hands—wear old car tires), and spraying with insecticides. protective gloves. Contact your local health What are the symptoms of WNV? The department for instructions on how to majority (80%) of those infected, however, report and dispose of the body. If you spend will not show any symptoms, although a lot of time outdoors, take precautions to some people can have symptoms that are avoid mosquito bites by using the spray-on usually mild and last only a few days. But bug repellant (available in most drugstores) The Martins are co- reports indicate that healthy people can and by wearing long-sleeved clothing. Also chairs of the Diocesan have WNV for several weeks with few if any Emergency Preparedness remove any standing water receptacles; symptoms. However, some people experience Committee. Bill (a deacon remain inside during the early morning severe symptoms such as fever, headaches, at St. Matthew’s in Tucson) hours and at sundown when the mosquitoes neck stiffness, vomiting, and orientation is a medical microbiologist are most active. problems. Approximately 20% may have and retired from the U.S. If you have any concerns or questions swollen lymph nodes or a skin rash on the Centers for Disease Control about WNV, or if you think you might (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. chest and back, and openings (stomata) on have been infected, talk with your medical Nadine (a deacon at the skin in addition to symptoms previously provider. GSP) is a retired science mentioned. Symptoms usually develop writer/editor and was also between 3 and 14 days after being bitten by affiliated with the CDC . an infected mosquito. People who are age 50 18 Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Adult Spiritual Formation Adult Education Spirit Players: A Play Reading Experience Radical Christian Life: Planning Meeting Fridays, Nov. 2 & Dec. 7 Equipping Ourselves for Social Change Thursday, Nov. 15 6:30 p.m., Bloom Room Friday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. & Love the theatre? Curious about stage plays? Want to 7 p.m., Weeks Room Saturday, Nov. 10, 9 a.m., Bloom Room assume a new identity for an hour or two? Then join us Registration: $25 per person veryone is invited to as a reader or an observer as we give voice to comedies, share ideas, make You are invited to The Trinity Institute! And it’s right E dramas, social commentaries, and more. Scripts are here at GSP. This may be one of the most important suggestions, and help available to all at these unrehearsed readings scheduled plan the next cycle of events of the Fall, so mark your calendar now. the first Friday of each month. Lively discussions may Sr. Joan Chittister returns to this 42nd National Adult Education & Spiritual follow when time allows. Warning: May be addictive Formation events. Even Theological Conference for a Webcast presentation that causing increased patronage of live performance. if you’ve never attended will offer tools for making the vital connection between Readings coordinated by Nanalee Raphael and Halsy a Planning Meeting contemplation and social action. She will be supported Taylor, career professionals in theatre design, direction, before, you are welcome by other national leaders including theologians, spiritual and performance. to help set the future for directors, and activists. our learning and spiritual Joan Chittister: A Voice of Hope & Renewal Friday evening session is 1.5 hours. Saturday conference lasts until approximately 4:30 p.m. For growth experiences. Sunday, Nov. 4 registration and further information, contact Lynne For information, contact 9 a.m., Bloom Room Albright or the Parish Office. co-chairs Peggy Scott or Joan Chittister, well-known international speaker, Note: Fr. Richard Rohr’s sermon from Trinity Roger Pierce. theologian, social psychologist, and prolific writer, Institute will be presented Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. is a voice of hope for the future. A leader in justice in the Weeks Room. ministries, peace initiatives and women’s movements for equality, the Benedictine abbess covers a wide Film & Fellowship range of spiritual topics which will be explored in this Fridays, Nov. 16 & Dec. 21 third and finals discussion session of her work. Video 6:30 p.m., Bloom Room presentations will be used with references to her many How can you beat a potluck meal and a great movie!? books. Take part in the wonderful fellowship and stimulating Facilitated by Lynne Albright, Brian Arthur, and discussion of the evening’s movie with old friends and Peggy Scott. new friends, too. Discussion and movie themes range Longing Soul, Aging Body from social justice to romance—something for everyone. The group selects each month’s film, so what’s your Mondays, Nov. 5, 12 & 19 favorite? 1 p.m., Bloom Room Led by Kitt Cordero and Eric Carr, GSP members “So Sarah laughed to herself…” (Gen. 18:12) A and film aficionados. paradox: what happens when the soul is still giving birth and the body laughs? Join this small group, meeting Giving & Receiving Sunday once a week for six weeks to explore the issues that arise Sunday, Nov. 18, 9 & 11:45 a.m., McBride Hall when the spirit is alive and confronts the realities, the No Adult Ed classes today so you can participate in compromises, the changes that are part of the aging Giving & Receiving celebrations. process. The group will be led by Rev. Rosanna C. Kazanjian Advice for Difficult Times and Rabbi Helen Cohn. It is limited to 8 participants and Sundays, Nov. 25, Dec 9 &16 registration is required. Contact the Parish Office, 327- 9 a.m., Bloom Room 6857, to register. Pema Chodron is an internationally known Buddhist Abbess whose book, When Things Fall Apart: Heart Reading Group Advice for Difficult Times, parallels much of the Christian Mondays, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, 17 & 31 Gospel’s insights on dealing with life’s tough situations. 3 p.m., Bloom Room The similarities between Christian and Buddhist A lively and thoughtful discussion of a wide variety practices are striking and these sessions will explore of books, each one chosen by participants with a focus those relationships with practical applications. on spiritual and personal growth. You will enjoy the The three sessions will be led by Anna Ortiz, GSP conversations and meet some new people, too. Everyone member and ordained Interfaith Minister. is invited…come and explore this wonderful experience of fellowship and new insight. Linda Hutson is convener and coordinator for the group.

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Grace St. Paul’s: A Progressive Community—Loving God, Serving Others, Journeying Together What’s Happening 3rd 1 p.m., Marilyn Cartier Memorial Alliance of Refugees Looking Ahead to December Service & Reception Thanksgiving Dinner 1st 8 p.m., Reveille Men’s Chorus in November 2012 4th 9 a.m., Joan Chittister: A Voice of 7 p.m., Adult Education Planning Concert Weekly Services & ACTIVITIES Hope & Renewal 16th 9:30 a.m., Community of Hope 2nd 9 a.m., Sea Psalms: Poetry & Sundays 11:45 a.m., Exploring 6:30 p.m., Film & Fellowship Praise 8 a.m., Holy Communion Interspirituality through the 17th 7:30 a.m., Rummage Sale 12:30 p.m., Youth Ensemble Choir 8 a.m., Coffee & Conversation Mystic Heart 7:30 p.m., Benefit Concert by 3 p.m., Reveille Men’s Chorus 9:45 a.m., Child Care 3 p.m., Tucson Chamber Artists Kingfisher String Quartet Concert 10 a.m., Holy Communion Concert 18th 9 & 11:45 a.m., Giving & 3rd 3 p.m., GSP Reading Group 10 a.m., Sunday School 5th 1 p.m., Longing Soul, Aging Body Receiving Sunday 7 p.m., Green Church Committee 11:15 a.m., Coffee Hour 3 p.m., GSP Reading Group 12:30 p.m., Youth Ensemble Choir 5th 9 a.m., EfM Classes 11:30 a.m., Youth Groups 7 p.m., Setting Our Hearts 3 p.m., Tucson Masterworks 12 noon, Prayer Shawl Ministry Mondays 7 p.m., Green Church Committee Chorale Concert & Reception 7 p.m., EfM Classes 11:30 a.m., Spiritual Direction 7th 9 a.m., EfM Classes 19th 1 p.m., Longing Soul, Aging Body 6th 12 noon, Prayer Shawl Ministry 4 p.m., Spirit Dojo Karate 12 noon, Prayer Shawl Ministry 6 p.m., Primavera Meals: Third 7th 6:30 p.m., Spirit Players: A Play- 7:30 p.m., Healing Touch Clinic 7 p.m., EfM Classes Monday Group Reading Experience Tuesdays 9th 5 p.m., Setting Our Hearts 6:15 p.m., Bridging Borders 8th 10 a.m., Rev. Richard Rohr 6 p.m., Evening Prayer & 7 p.m., Trinity Institute webcast Committee webcast Communion 10th 8 a.m., Setting Our Hearts 21st 9 a.m., EfM Classes 9th 9 a.m., Advice for Difficult Times 7 p.m., Interfaith Meditation 9 a.m., Trinity Institute webcast 12 noon, Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:30 p.m., Youth Ensemble Choir Wednesdays 11th 8 a.m., Setting Our Hearts 7 p.m., EfM Classes 11th 6:30 p.m., EfM Group 7 a.m., Holy Communion 11:45 a.m., Exploring 25th 9 a.m., Advice for Difficult Times 12th 9 a.m., EfM Classes 10 a.m., Quilting Ministry Interspirituality Through the 12:30 p.m., Youth Ensemble Choir Thursdays 7 p.m., EfM Classes Mystic Heart 1 p.m., Mother’s Kitchen 16th 9 a.m., Advice for Difficult Times 5:30 p.m., Spirit Now—An 12:30 p.m., Youth Ensemble Choir (Primavera cooking team) Interactive, Inclusive 12:30 p.m., Youth Ensemble Choir 12th 1 p.m., Longing Soul, Aging Body 3 p.m., Musica Sonora Communion Celebration 3 p.m., Musica Sonora Saturdays 7 p.m., Setting Our Hearts 27th 9 a.m., Primavera Cooks! Fourth 17th 3 p.m., GSP Reading Group 9 a.m., Altar Guild 13th 6:30 p.m., EfM Group Tuesday Primavera Meals Group 6 p.m., Primavera Meals: Third 1st 3 p.m., Healing Touch Clinic 14th 9 a.m., EfM Classes 6:30 p.m., Vestry Meeting Monday Group 2nd 11 a.m., Memorial Service for 7 p.m., EfM Classes 28th 9 a.m., EfM Classes 19th 9 a.m., EfM Classes Linda Shelton 7 p.m., Trinity Institute: Richard 7 p.m., EfM Classes 12 noon, Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 p.m., Spirit Players: A Play- Rohr sermon (webcast) 30th 8 p.m., Reveille Men’s Chorus 7 p.m., EfM Classes Reading Experience 15th 5 p.m., Tucson International Concert