E-Blast for Friday, November 21, 2025

The Last Sunday in the Season of Creation

Ecological Hope and Action

Proper 29C

November 23, 2025

7:45 & 10 a.m.
Communion Service

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Preacher:

The Rev. Steve Keplinger

Sermon Title:

Power to the Planet

** PLEASE READ **

THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON MONDAY 11/24 DUE TO DIANNE BRET HARTE'S CELEBRATION OF LIFE

NEW TIME FOR ALL MIGRANT MINISTRY MEETINGS EVERY MONDAY GOING FORWARD WILL BE 2:00 P.M.

MIGRATION MONDAYS AT GRACE ST. PAUL'S

1ST AND 3RD Mondays 2:00 P.M. Bloom Room Migration Ministry
in-person meeting for worship, advocacy and other immigrant support.

2ND AND 4TH Mondays 2:00 P.M. Bloom Room Informal discussion of ways GSP members can support immigrants and others suffering from the draconian policies of our current government.

Dianne M. Bret Harte

Join us on November 24th at 3:00pm here at Grace St. Paul’s
as we celebrate Dianne’s life.

Reception to follow at the Arizona Inn.

Service of the Longest Night

Sunday, December 7, 2024, 5:00pm

A Service for Those Who Find This Season Difficult

Formally known as our "Blue Christmas" service. For some, memories of past experiences and the pain of present experiences and situations can become overwhelming. Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Eve can be very difficult and a reminder of the challenges in our lives.

Join us for a gentle, calming service of healing and reflection where you will be invited to listen, pray, sing and meditate upon the pain and anguish you may carry. We trust you will find hope and comfort in the discovery that
you are not alone.

Historic Organ Returns to Grace St. Paul's!

An organ with history dating back to 1891 at Grace Church/Tucson is back with us! As our grand organ awaits repair after an electrical storm catastrophe, we now have a little organ with quite a history!

For a fascinating read, go to GSP's new redesigned website: https://www.gsptucson.org/history

Why does the Church Honor Hugh of Lincoln? Dr. Chuck Dickson's Virtual Adult Education class is about Bishop Hugh of Lincoln who is commemorated by Anglicans on November 17th. He advocated for the poor and he is the patron saint of the sick, of cobblers, and swans. https://bit.ly/3K2O5S1

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 meet in the Bloom Room on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month from 12-1; please plan to arrive and settle in at 11:55 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

If you would like to sign up for a volunteer role to support the Joseph’s Pantry Christmas Party: Please clic k here to sign up for a volunteer role! This includes set-up, day-of support, and meal preparation. Many hands make light work!

Bethlehem Olivewood Sale to Benefit Joseph’s Pantry

On Sunday November 23rd and 30th, we will have a Christmas Market in McBride Hall after each service to benefit Joseph’s Pantry.

Lance and Nancy Brown had figures, creches, Christmas ornaments, cashmere pashminas, and other beautiful items shipped to Tucson following their recent trip to Bethlehem. The purchase of these items specifically benefited the Palestinian Christian community in Bethlehem during a time when their livelihoods are directly threatened by the war in Gaza.

Please come do some Christmas shopping for family and friends while supporting Grace St. Paul’s efforts to serve the unhoused and those for whom food insecurity is an everyday threat.

ALL PROCEEDS will go directly to GSP!

November 27th: NO SERVICE (THANKSGIVING)

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 still be meeting on Friday 11/25 **

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