Get Nutty for ICS – Peanut Butter Party – Food Drive

Interfaith Community Services’ eighth annual Peanut Butter Party food drive is underway! Fight hunger in our community by helping ICS collect more than 10,000 jars before the drive ends on August 1. Peanut butter is a staple food at ICS food banks. Everyone who comes to pick up food receives a jar. It is a versatile protein source that requires no refrigeration and no cooking facilities, making it a great choice for families. So, bring a jar or two (any size or style) each time you come to Saint Alban’s during July, and help ICS help our fellow Tucsonans in need! For more information, visit https://www.icstucson.org/peanutbutter/.

Kid-Friendly services Continuing; July 6th; July 20th; Aug 3rd; Aug 17th and Aug 31st on alternating Sundays through the Summer. (No childcare these weeks).

Summer Choir - Continuing July and August, Saint Alban’s Choir takes a hiatus during the summer season. Instead, we form an informal summer choir. We don’t robe or process, and no weeknight rehearsals. Come join us any Sunday at 8:45 a.m. to learn an easy anthem to sing at the 9:30 service. You can join us for as many Sundays as you want.

Ice Cream Social -July 6th - Immediately following our Independence Day Service, there will be an Ice Cream Social in the Parish Hall. Enjoy your cool treats surrounded by your Saint Alban’s family and special red, white, and blue decorations.

Saint Alban’s Flute Circle will be starting up, Thursday, July 10 from 10am to noon. No musical experience required. Stop by the table in the Parish Hall after today’s service to check out some Native American style flutes and to get all your questions answered about this ministry.

Family Fun Film Night will be Friday July 11th 5:30-7:15. Popcorn and light snacks will be provided. Details and title of film to follow.

Thursday July 17, 5:30 will be our first regular film night when we’ll be showing The Way. Beat the heat and join us in the Parish Hall. The Way is a 2010 drama about the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, starring Martin Sheen and son, Emilio Estevez. We plan to offer popcorn, soft drinks, and protein bars (nut-free) for those who will be skipping or postponing dinner. Refreshments are taken care of.

Mother Lainie’s Book Club – will begin on Sunday, July 13, 11:30-1 PM, and end on Aug 17 (no meeting on Aug 3). You can miss a week or two. We will read Fr. Greg Boyle’s book: The Whole Language: The Power of Extravagant Tenderness. Don’t miss this! It’s one of the most moving and heart-changing books I have read in a decade. Boyle’s stories are witty, charming, and filled with outside-the-box understanding about how God’s tenderness brings Belonging and Change. Available on Amazon and other sites.

October 3: Oktoberfest

October 12: Organ Concert Series featuring Guy Whatley

Nov 2nd, All Saints Sunday Feast Day

Nov 30th, First Sunday of Advent 

December: Dec 14th , Bishop Reddall will be visiting for Confirmations and Receptions into the Episcopal Church.

If you are Interested in exploring baptism, confirmation, or being received into the Episcopal Church, please call the office or send an email to albansinfo@stalbansaz.org to arrange a short meeting with Mtr Lainie to discuss your interest.