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The Fourth Sunday 
of Creation

Proper 25C


October 26, 2025

7:45 & 10 a.m. Communion Service



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Preacher:

The Rev. Steve Keplinger


Sermon Title:

Discovering Humility in a World of Human Arrogance

MIGRATION MONDAYS AT GRACE ST. PAUL'S

1ST AND 3RD Mondays 4:00-5:30 Bloom Room Migration Ministry in-person meeting for worship, advocacy and other immigrant support.


2ND AND 4TH Mondays 4:00-5:30 Bloom Room Informal discussion of ways GSP members can support immigrants and others suffering from the draconian policies of our current government.

URGENT


Looking for front desk volunteers!


If you are looking for a way to volunteer your time with the church, we are in need of front desk volunteers for
Monday mornings 9am-12:30pm, Tuesday afternoons 12:30pm-4pm, and Wednesday afternoons 12:30pm-4pm.

This is a consistent, scheduled volunteer position, so if you are unable to commit to consistent weekly volunteer shifts, this may not be the best fit for you. Duties consist of answering the phone, helping our guests with their mail and providing snacks when we have them available, describing our Social Services and Joseph’s Pantry programs, and light office work as needed (sorting mail, occasional stapling, etc.) You’ll be trained on everything and there will always be someone else to help answer questions, so don’t feel intimidated. 
There is usually a good bit of downtime during shifts so some volunteers bring needlework or craft projects to work on, books to read, or do computer work.


If you feel particularly called in this area, please reach out to Ricky in the office!

520-327-6857 parishadmin@grace-stpauls.org

Dianne M. Bret Harte


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


Reception to follow at the Arizona Inn.

Thank you Grace St. Paul’s for a successful Joseph’s Pantry fundraiser!!


Loaves and fishes! There were lots of people and loads of food left for us to hand out to our unhoused guests.


Thank you goes out to the many who helped make this a success: Nani Chang, for the amazing recipes and creations, as well as a million other things. Soul Sisters who made this happen, the Young Adult group who added their support in so many ways, and two special couples who know who they are. 
The kitchen has never been so clean!


The donations will help us continue to live in our mission. We were able to set a special table with cloth, china and a fuller menu for our unhoused friends.

They are why we do what we do!


I have a few opportunities to volunteer if you feel called to offer of your time. 

Peanut butter and jelly sandwich making on Thurs from 9am-11am.

Bread Ministry Pick up / Café volunteers on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9am-12pm.Occasional subs needed for all roles.


More info call or email Connie 520-490-6230 cjones634@yahoo.com

Building a Resilient Neighborhood (BaRN)

Sunday, October 26

Noon – 1 pm

 

Learn how to prepare your home for extreme heat and power outage, and how to encourage your nearby neighbors to do so as well. In this interactive workshop, we will get a quick review of heat trends in the desert Southwest, look at BaRN’s Household Checklist, and discuss ways to reach out to neighbors – building connections and enhancing community resilience.

 

Presented by: Building a Resilient Neighborhood (BaRN), a coalition of Tucson residents dedicated to neighborly connections and climate protection. 

Facilitator:  Stuart Moody, coordinator, Ambassadors of Sustainability

Website: https://barnresilient.weebly.com/

More info: stuart@sustainabletucson.org

Adult Virtual Education

The Rt. Rev. and Rt. Hon. Dame Sarah Mullally will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury January 28, 2026. 
Dr. Chuck Dickson's latest Virtual Education class tells us all about the history and role of the Archbishop
:

http://bit.ly/4nb5QMC

PozCafe, TIHAN's monthly lunch for people living with HIV, is an opportunity for the community to get out of the house, meet other positive+ people, and enjoy a great meal! On the third Thursday of each month, volunteers from local faith communities around Tucson get together to serve a fantastic and delicious lunch followed by time to socialize, participate in a game of bingo, enjoy our raffle, and pick up a care package.


Grace St. Paul's is sponsoring November's PozCafe, and we need 6 volunteers who are willing and able to assist with setup, serving, and clean up (about 5 hours total) We are also collecting hand sanitizer (travel size is fine) and bar soap. Items can be dropped off during normal office hours or given directly to Ricky on Sunday.


PozCafe will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on 
Thursday November 20th from 9am-2pm.



If you have any questions or would like more information, Please reach out to Ricky Salas at 520-327-6857 or by email at parishadmin@grace-stpauls.org

GSP Trunk or Treat

** THIS SUNDAY! **

Oct 26th at 5pm


Parents and kids are encouraged to dress up and those who wish to have their cars decorated, please reach out to
kassandra@grace-stpauls.org

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

Thursday, October 30th, 5pm, in the Chancel, 
a Day of the Dead Taizé service on 

“Remembering Our Ancestors” led by Deacon Nancy.

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

GSP’S Financial Status


Budgeted Revenue to date                    $524,667


Actual Revenue to date_                       $429,463


Budgeted Contributions to date            $440,000


Actual Contributions to date                 $394,547


Budgeted Expenditures to date            $557,400


Actual Expenditures to date                  $497,235


As of the end of August, GSP has incurred a cash flow deficit in our operating budget, consistent with our situation from prior years. Typically, we tend to run such a deficit during much of the year, before substantial year-end contributions balance our budget. This year’s deficit sits at around $60,000 (again, consistent in amount with prior years), on a budget of $600,000. While we are not issuing an appeal for additional contributions at this time, it is likely we will need to do so by year-end. And we are grateful to all for the generous contributions that enable GSP to carry out our missions and ministries in these challenging times.

We are certainly aware that inflation is impacting people’s personal budgets, as has the unusual economic uncertainty created by the rapid changes in federal economic policies, military interventions in US cities, and immigration crackdowns. While grant funds have become harder to come by recently, we are exercising even tighter restraint on our 

expenditures, and we remain committed to balancing our budget this year 

if at all possible.

We welcome questions and comments, and we will continue to update you on our financial situation through the end of the year.

-Paul Hetland, Treasurer

Santa Cruz Watershed Days of Connection teams up with 
'Days of Caring' for an amazing day of fun, stewardship and connecting with nature and community!



TCB, Sonoran Institute, United Way and Pima County and many other partners are coming together for action and celebrating our home!

These experiences bring together local groups and individual passionate about the natural world and environmental stewardship. There will be a raffle made possible by the Sonoran Institute as well as local food, refreshments and music to keep everyone entertained.


Register 
here at the United Way Portal or register directly with TCB.


The following is an up-to-date list of all services and classes currently offered. 

Click on the Zoom link at the appropriate time to join any service or class.

Descriptions of some services and classes are available.

Click on the red here under each title.

Worship or Meeting

Date and Time

Zoom address


Live Streamed Sunday Worship

Sunday 10 AM   

Facebook Live


or


Youtube Live



Youth Group - In person

Sunday 12:00-1:30 p.m.


Sunday Worship

Edited service video

By 7 PM Monday 

www.tinyurl.com/gspvids

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GSP Today

Monday at noon

Please click here for more information.

https://zoom.us/j/93155960292


Migrant Prayer Vigil

1st & 3rd Monday at 4:30 PM

Please click here for more information.

https://zoom.us/j/336535932

bulletin for the service: gsptucson.org/vigil/

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Vestry

Fourth Tuesday 7 PM 

https://zoom.us/j/414089526

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Liturgy Meeting

Wednesday Noon

https://zoom.us/j/995315690


Staff Meeting

Second Wednesday 2 PM 

https://zoom.us/j/693265761?pwd=aXhpa0dLY0pESWYxbHErY1V6VGJ5UT09


Fourth Wednesday 2 PM

https://zoom.us/j/107573977?pwd=aldyZEsxbEtwT3k0TWg4WGt2QmZIQT09


Guided Meditation

Wednesday 7 PM

Please click here for more information.

https://zoom.us/j/97338942835

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Spirit Now/Spirit Song Worship

Thursday 5:00 PM

Please click here for more information.

https://zoom.us/j/948146775

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GSP Spirit Players

1st Friday 6:30 PM

Please click here for more information.

Contact Nanalee Raphael or the office


Sunday's Bulletin

https://gsptucson.tumblr.com/tagged/bulletins


Centering Prayer

Friday 12:15 - 1PM

Bloom Education Center

Grace St Paul's Episcopal Church

2331 E. Adams St., Tucson, AZ 85719

Parish Office: 520-327-6857

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