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The Sunday of the Passion:
Palm Sunday
March 29, 2026
7:45 & 10 a.m.
Celebrant:
The Rev. Steve Keplinger
Sermon Title:
Palm Waving with the Freedom Fighters
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March 24, 2026
Not Caesar, Not a King, But Christ
This coming Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week with Palm Sunday. It comes the day after another No Kings Protest in Tucson and across the country. Since the Palm Sunday parade portrayed in our Gospels was a statement by Jesus mocking the military industrial complex of the Roman Empire led by Caesar, showing us a different path to the kingdom of God, there is a direct link between No Kings Protests and what we do on Palm Sunday.
For this reason, I am asking all of you to bring your No Kings protest signs with you to church this Sunday to use in our Palm Sunday procession. We will stage our own No Caesar, No Kings protest as we begin the liturgy outside. If any of you artists and calligraphers out there can make us some “No Caesar, No Kings, Only Christ signs or other such banners, that would be fantastic. Let us follow Jesus’ lead and put on our own protest as he taught us. Not Caesar, but Christ!
Steve+
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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
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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.
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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 12th 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.
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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 Dicksons Virtual Ed. class presents a model of selfless Christian leadership in Alphege, who was an Anglo-Saxon Archbishop of Canterbury. He was martyred by Danish invaders in Greenwich after refusing to allow his people to pay a ransom for his release. https://bit.ly/4lVQXyN | |
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EPISCOPAL 101: Sundays at 12pm in the Sanctuary.
This very popular six-week class is specifically designed for those who are relatively new to this tradition or to GSP and also for folks considering being officially Received into the church. This year, Bishop Reddall will make her formal visit to GSP on April 19, and that is the day she will confirm, receive, and ceremonially welcome new members to the parish. In addition, many folks at GSP and beyond take this class as a refresher, to increase their knowledge in specific areas, or to hear the Rector’s take on the history, liturgy, sacramental tradition and theology of the church.
EPISCOPAL 101 CLASS SCHEDULE
February 15 (Completed) - Church History to the Protestant Reformation
February 22 (Completed) - Church History from the Henry VIII thing, to the George III thing, and in the United States
March 1 (Completed) - The Book of Common Prayer and the Liturgy
March 15 (Completed) - The Sacramental Tradition
March 22 (Completed) - American Church Polity and what else happened in Philadelphia in 1789
March 29 - A comparison of Christian denominations, present day challenges in T.E.C. and the Anglican Communion. Come join the discussions and the fun.
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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 2nd and 4th 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.
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!
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-Thursday, April 2nd, NO SERVICE due to it being Maundy Thursday. We encourage
everyone to attend the Maundy Thursday service that begins at 7pm in the Sanctuary.
-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 | |
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
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Join us for EfM’s Community Gathering, an open seminar on
Tuesday April 17th at either the morning or evening meeting.
Discover how EfM enhances the God-seeker’s spiritual journey.
To be prepared, read the book God’s Joyful Surprise by Sue Monk Kidd,
and gather with our community to respond and reflect together.
If you haven’t read the book recently, or ever, you are still welcome.
Our multi-parish group (Grace St. Paul’s, St Andrew’s Tucson, St. Michael’s and all Angels) meets Tuesday mornings at 9:30am & Tuesday evenings at 5:30pm
in the Bloom Room at Grace St. Paul’s, 2331 E. Adams St.
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As a follow-up to Sr. Susan's 'Navigating the Journey' class in February,
Hands at Heart is offering a Death Doula training beginning in April.
What is a Death Doula?
An End-of-Life Doula, also known as a death doula or death midwife, is a trained professional who provides non-medical, holistic support to individuals and their families during the final phase of life. End-of-Life Doulas provide a calming presence, offering compassionate companionship to those approaching the
end-of-life. They are there to listen, comfort, and share in the journey.
This course is designed for anyone who would like to feel more peace and facility supporting people during grief and at the end-of-life. We focus on holding space for suffering while protecting ourselves from empathic distress. We also discuss how to support people getting logistical support, and how to offer non-medical comfort care for anyone who may be managing a chronic or terminal illness. Other topics include supporting people in grief, staying curious to offer support, and questioning our own “big book of rules” around life and death.
Summer classes will be held on Tuesday evenings 5:30-8:30pm at the Harmony Community Healthcare offices at 310 S. Williams Center in Tucson.
There will also be one weekend intensive in early June. In order to receive your certification, you must attend all courses and complete coursework and fieldwork. You are also welcome to participate in the course for your own benefit without completing certification requirements. Many people find it beneficial to their lives.
Dates for the Summer, 2026 Training
(must attend all dates to receive certification)
*all dates are Tuesday evenings unless otherwise stated*
· Module 1: April 7, 14, 21
· Module 2: May 4, 11, 18
· Module 3: (Weekend Intensive: June 7-8, 8:30-4:30 each day)
· Module 4: July 7, 14, 21
Cost for the Program (2 options):
· Option 1: Complete the course as non-certification or receive certification while completing Fieldwork as a Harmony Volunteer: $995
· Option 2: Complete Fieldwork through another facility and receive supervision through Harmony: $1295
**Both options offer payment plans of a $200 deposit and monthly payments of up to 6 payments (depending on registration)
Participant Application:
https://harmonyfoundationaz.org/end-of-life-doula/
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Descriptions of some services and classes are available.
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Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church
2331 E. Adams St., Tucson, AZ 85719
Parish Office: 520-327-6857
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