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Registration is now open for our overnight Bible camp - SALCA (Southern Arizona Lutheran Camping Association). May 27-31 at the Triangle Y Ranch in Oracle, Arizona. Grades 3-9.
The theme for this year is “Be Courageous”. Activities include worship, Bible study, games, music, hikes, challenge activities, crafts and more.
To register, go to mysalca.com
Ash Wednesday - March 6 - 12noon and 6:30pm
Traditional worship service with the imposition of ashes.
This spring, come and learn about Faith and Art.
Sunday events after the 10:30am worship (around 12noon) for families and kids. Pot-luck lunch, art lessons, and creative activities for all ages.
Mid-week seminars and workshops from professional artists in the community for adults.
A live graffiti art show.
Art show by the Lord of Grace preschool kids, with fundraiser lunch.
See below for specific dates and times.
All events are completely free and open to the public. Bring your self, your kids, and enjoy some great art, make something yourself, or learn about how artists have found a deeper faith through their creative work.
March 5, 6:30pm
Art workshop and talk with Lutheran artist Barb Mulleneaux.
Barb is a lifelong Lutheran and former director of Art for Heart at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley. She runs her own business, Barbara Mulleneaux LLC, selling paintings and teaching lessons. Her specialties are plein air painting and pallet knife.
March 10, 12noon
All family art activity, pot luck - Guest Artist Nancy Bautzmann.
A career painter of extreme-realism, graphic artist, former president of the Pittsburgh Art League, and instructor in children’s art programs, Nancy brings her perspective on faith and art to Lord of Grace. Join her March 10th at 12noon for interactive workshop, art activities for children and adults, and stories of creativity, art, and faith.
March 31, 12noon
All family art activity, pot luck , graffiti artists Michael Schultz, Ray Encinas, others
- Live graffiti art show
Michael Schultz is a veteran urban and graffiti artist in Tucson, having worked in spray paint for years with tagging and murals. He is currently one of the leaders of Open Space Church – a new church plant of the ELCA in mid-town Tucson with an outreach to urban young adults and artists. His works have been featured on San Juan Bautista Lutheran Church in Tucson, Reformation Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, and is a regular contributor to the Tucson Hip Hop Festival.
April 2, 6:30pm
Art workshop by urban and graffiti artist Michael Schultz of Open Space Church in Tucson
April 7, 12noon
Kids’ Art Show by Lord of Grace Preschool – Lunch
See art made by the kids at the Lord of Grace preschool showcased in the fellowship hall. Come to the 10:30am contemporary service and hear them sing in worship, and stay after for a fund-raiser lunch hosted by the preschool teachers.
April 28, 12noon
All family art activity pot luck with Guest artist Roger Pierce
Pastor Roger spent twenty years in the Navy Chaplain Corps, then four years as a hospice chaplain with Carondelet Health Care System here in Tucson. He has served churches in Texas, the Community Church at SaddleBrooke and Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke. Roger and his wife, Sue, have three children, one of whom lives in Oro Valley. He enjoys volunteering Nash Elementary School, writing, and visiting grandchildren in Virginia, Oregon, and locally. The Bucket List isn’t very long, but includes becoming more consistent in writing for his blogsite, and taking more photography hikes in the Catalinas
May 2, 6:30pm
Art workshop by Roger Pierce
More information on specific days is coming.
We are collecting items for 18-20 home-bound food bank clients. Many do not have family in the area and rely solely on the food bank for food and incontinent supplies. Needed items include Ensure (chocolate or vanilla), cereal, soup, powdered milk, peanut butter, pasta/sauce and incontinent supplies (bed pads, men’s size large depends, and women’s size medium or large depends).
During 2018, LOG donated 412 pounds of food – thank you everyone who helped feed our neighbors in need!
Please place donations in the Narthex cabinet.
For the season of Epiphany (the Sundays between Christmas and Lent, which this year goes until March 3rd), we will be doing a sermon series at both services on Re|Jesus. The title is from the book by Alan Hirsch on that topic - rediscovering Jesus, and what it means to live and follow him.
January 13, 2019
Heal the Sick and Cast Out Demons
Mark 1:21-28
January 20, 2019
Imitate Christ
Matt 8:18-23
January 27, 2019
Practice Radical Holiness
Matt 5:38-45
February 3, 2019
Show Compassion for Poor and Oppressed
Luke 4:14-21
February 10, 2019
Befriend the Outcast
Luke 19:1-10
February 17, 2019
Engage with the Whole Person
Matt 22:34-40
February 24, 2019
Oppose Hypocrisy
Luke 12:1-3
March 3, 2019
Die for Friends
John 15:7-17
Looking for a good overnight summer Bible camp? Consider a week of Bible camp with SALCA (Southern Arizona Lutheran Camping Association). Run by local Lutheran pastors and youth workers, the camp provides music, games, crafts, Bible study, community, faith, Christian role models and an overall great time.
May 27-May 31 at the Triangle Y Ranch in Oracle, Arizona.
Pastor Lars will be there leading the Bible studies.
Join us for Gospel music and special guest musicians at both services: 8:30am and 10:30am.
6pm - Contemporary Christmas worship - with candles
8pm - Traditional Christmas worship - with candles
nursery at both services
DecoHelp us get ready for the season - Decorating the church sanctuary for Christmas: hanging garland, putting up the trees, getting everything ready for Christmas. December 16, 12noon (right after the 10:30am service).
