Our Campus

St. Alban's campus boasts a Spanish-style church, choir room, parish hall, offices, and a preschool education wing with eight classrooms. The church, designed by renowned Tucson architect Bernard Friedman, has been an integral part of the campus since 1982. Moreover, the campus offers a stunning view of the Santa Catalina Mountains amidst a beautiful desert landscape to pray and find peace in God’s beauty.

History of the Campus

  • 1964

    Ten acres purchased in September, 1964 as a future home of St. Alban’s Chapel.

  • 1972

    First service held in the Fruchthendler Elementary School cafeteria on February 3rd. Eighty St. Philip’s parishioners attend, with 35 continuing on as charter members.

  • 1973

    Ground is broken for a new sanctuary and a west wing.

  • A Spanish mission style includes the iconic window. In just 6 months, 205 attend the first service, reflecting tremendous growth for the new chapel

  • 1976

    St. Alban’s becomes financially self-supporting, and achieves full parish status in just three more years.

  • 1979

    St. Alban’s Episcopal Church is officially dedicated. Robert Swift, Vicar, becomes its first rector.

  • Cross window #2

    1980

    Plans are launched to build a 3,800 sq. foot sanctuary, north of the chapel, incorporating a second cross window.

  • 1981

    St. Alban’s makes statewide history, appointing Rev. Margaret Babcock the first woman assistant priest in the Arizona Episcopal Diocese.

  • 1982

    Construction of a new sanctuary and education wing begins in January. First service is held in August, just 8 months later.

  • 1985

    St. Alban’s adds a preschool to serve parish families and the greater Tucson community.

  • 1987

    After just five years, St. Alban’s pays off its mortgage loan in full.

  • 1990-1998

    The ‘90s were important to our growth, A kindergarten was added in 1990, and in 1991, came four new classrooms and a playground. More expansion came in 1998, when a kitchen and parish office were added. Our campus’ courtyard was then enclosed, giving everything a completely new look!

  • 2019

    St. Alban’s enters the green and solar age with the cost and energy efficient addition of 176 solar panels. This results in a drastic reduction of $18,000 per year in utility cost!

  • 2021

    Our majestic sign establishes our presence and is a beautifully designed cell tower that provides regular income for the parish.

  • 2022

    St. Alban’s celebrates its 50th anniversary on February 13th. Over 200 parishioners attended.