What’s Happening Around the Parish

September 20, 2026.

All Parent Meeting on Sept 20, All parents of kids under 18 are invited to a brief parent meeting after church in room 10. Jessica would like to tell you about some plans for the year and get your feedback on a few Christian formation ideas. Ji Sun will be there to say hello and give updates about the youth choir. It will be great to get to know everyone and touch base! Meeting won't go over 45 minutes.

September 20th is Camp Genesis Sunday. Camp Genesis is part of the Prison Ministry Program of the Episcopal Diocese of Az. The camp is free for youth between the ages of 8 and 17 who have an incarcerated family member. The children participate in a week-long camp at Chapel Rock, experiencing all that the camp has to offer. The program is put together by clergy and lay people from around our diocese. If you’d like to contribute to this worthwhile cause, you can make a check out to St. Alban’s with “Camp Genesis” in the memo, or you can donate directly to the diocese notating Camp Genesis. Here is a link to read about last year’s camp https://azdiocese.org/2026/09/a-week-of-camp-genesis/

Annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 2, 5:00-8:00 p.m. $35/person for a catered meal (there will be a vegetarian option available, please let us know if you’d prefer that) and evening festivities. Children are free. Tickets on sale following both services.

Women’s Bible Study resumes Monday, September 21, at 10:00 a.m. in the Library/Room 10. We’ll study Isaiah using the Life Changes study guide. Books will be available for $8.50 at the end of the month. More info, email communicate.stalbans@gmail.com.

 Newcomers Brunch Sunday, September 27, 11:40 in Rm 10. RSVP to Beth, assistmtr.lainie@gmail.com

Youth Group: is for all youth in grade 6-12. This year, we are looking for God’s call to service. Coming up: re-painting the parish hall doors and pizza on Sept 27, 11:30. For more information, email Jessica at stalbansfamilies@gmail.com. New youth and their friends are welcome.

Friday, Nov 27, 10:00 a.m., join us for Youth Group Family Reunion! Flyers in Narthex.

 Usher, Greeter and Safety information meeting – October 18 between 8:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. service and after 10 a.m. service. What does being an usher or greeter mean for you and St. Alban’s? Come and learn how you can help be our eyes and ears and be the first friendly face people see at St. Alban’s! Our ushers and greeters are key to a warm welcome. Please join this enjoyable and meaningful ministry today! Contact Jamie at communicate.stalbans@gmail.com if you have questions.

Save the Date!! November 1, 12:00-2:00 Labyrinth Memorial Pathway Open House! More exciting information to come!

Youth on their Own (YOTO) Help YOTO youth walk into the school year confident, prepared, and empowered. Please see the flyer in the narthex or look at YOTO link: www.yoto.org for more details.

Creation Care Corner: September is Creation Care Month! Did you know you can get FREE SEEDS every month through our Pima County Library? And Checkout Doug Tallamy's NYT's Bestseller, Nature's Best Hope which supports our gardens being healthy and happy places for nature and humans. Free Gardening info for Creation Care in the Narthex. 

Music Concert Series 2026-2027 First up in our series is an organ recital with Dr. Woosug Kang, October 18, 3:00 p.m.More details to follow but mark it on your calendars now!

Prayer for the Mission of the Church

Everliving God, whose will it is to restore all people with God and one another through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.