E-Blast for Friday, April 3, 2026

The Sunday of the Resurrection: Easter Day

April 5, 2026

7:45 & 10 a.m.

Celebrant:

The Rev. Steve Keplinger

Sermon Title:

Being A Resurrected People In A Self-Centered World

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Please note that the office will be closed on Friday April 3rd (Good Friday) and Monday April 6th (Easter Monday).

The office will reopen on Tuesday April 7th at 9am.

Easter Sunday Potluck

Please bring a dish to share during our Easter Extravaganza!

Please click here to sign up to bring a dish, or you can sign up
in-person during coffee hour in McBride Hall on Sunday.

If you have any questions please contact the Parish Administrator
520-327-6857 parishadmin@grace-stpauls.org

Livestream: Invite Friends for Easter

Episcopalians are timid about the "e" word - evangelism. But really, GSP has an easy way that isn't embarrassing: Just send a text or email,
inviting friends to watch our livestream.

Parishioners report that friends were really happy to be invited, either
in-person or online. Direct them to choose the application of their choice. Pro tip: You could just forward this with the active links here:

YouTube: GSPTucson.org/live Facebook: TinyURL.com/GSPVirtual

A very important note: Recent livestream issues have been largely limited to either Facebook or YouTube, but not both. (This last Sunday, YouTube was reported offline for 48 minutes, during which time Facebook was fine.) So if something goes wrong, (1) click on the other link above. If neither works, (2) restart your device, and try again.

One of Grace St. Paul’s deep commitments is Migrant Ministry;
welcoming and supporting migrants, and advocating for their human and civil rights. We are called to be a compassionate and welcoming faith community.

Everyone is welcome at our weekly Monday meetings, which are held from 2:00 to 3:30 pm in the Bloom Room. Through education, advocacy, prayer, collaboration with community groups, and by direct support, we promote social justice in our border region.

Migrant Stories through book and film

Join us monthly as we explore the personal stories of individuals in our community, deepening our compassion and knowledge.

Upcoming: Sunday April 12^th at 9:15 am to 9:55 am in the Bloom Room, showing the second-part of “Undeterred”, a documentary about Arivaca, AZ and their interactions with the Border Patrol, which initiated
the sanctuary city movement.

We are looking for interested people to serve on a Building & Grounds committee. We will meet once a month on a Saturday and walk the campus to determine and prioritize what needs to be addressed as our facility continues to age. This would not require a lot of someone's time, but rather their input. Our goal would be to leave the church in better shape than how we found it.

If you are interested in getting involved please reach out to
Steve Merski at: junior.warden@grace-stpauls.org

Dr. Chuck Dickson reveals why the Church emphasizes the Psalms in this Virtual Education Class: https://bit.ly/4sMyMyd

The mission of GSP Faith in Action is to offer personal and spiritual support for those of us who are struggling in the current political climate and to encourage faith-filled and appropriate actions as individuals and in collaboration with other groups. We will meet in the Bloom Room on April 12 (and the 2^nd and 4^th Sundays from then on) from 11:45-12:45 (note time change); please plan to arrive and settle in at 11:40 as we begin with prayer and a period of silence. At the 4/12 meeting, in anticipation of Earth Day, Stuart Moody from Sustainable Tucson will offer information and opportunities for involvement in local environmental action. At the 4/26 meeting, Margie King will bring us up to speed on migrant ministries. You are most welcome to join us and/or ask to be placed on our email list.

You are most welcome to join us and/or ask to be placed on our email list.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Jaeger, elizabethjaeger56@gmail.com

UPCOMING YOUNG ADULT EVENTS:

Monday April 13th at 5:30pm

Dinner with Fr. Steve and Jean

Zemam’s Ethiopian Restaurant

Kids are welcome to join!

-Thursday, April 9th, 5pm, in the Chancel, a service in the Taizé tradition with the theme “Celebrating Resurrection” led by Deacon Nancy.

-Thursday, April 16th, 5pm, in McBride Hall, a service full of prayer and meditation led by Reverend Delle McCormick, followed by an agape meal.

-Thursday, April 23rd, 5pm, by Zoom-only, Chris Eastoe leading a service from Tasmania on the theme “New Life: Seeking God’s will as a mystic”

(zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/948146775).

-Thursday, April 30th, 5pm, in McBride Hall, Communion service led by Father Allen.

We’ve heard from church members that they’d like a smaller venue – Spirit Now’s answering that call … our services are held in the Chancel, in McBride Hall, or on Zoom, and are building blocks for the larger church to get together and share faith practices in smaller groups. It’s a more intimate place to read and reflect about our thoughts, our church, our communities, and our world.

If you’d like to receive announcements regarding Spirit Now’s services direct to your email, please contact Kim at moanatucson@gmail.com

Every Friday from 12:15pm - 1:30pm in the Bloom Room

** We WILL be meeting on Good Friday 4/3 **

We encourage all who are able to attend the Environmental Stations of the Cross service on the Labyrinth, but anyone who is unable to do so is more than welcome to join us downstairs for Centering Prayer.

Our Centering Prayer group continues to meet every Friday at 12:15 in the Bloom Room for the shared practice of Centering Prayer. Our membership includes people from other faith traditions as well as many GSP parishioners.

The practice of Centering Prayer can be done alone by anyone anywhere, but our members find that being together (even in silence) really makes a difference. Our group is open to all who are in need of some quiet, dedicated time to rest in the presence of God in this busy and uneasy world.

Blessings,

Sara Heitshu scheitshu@gmail.com