Today, September 14th, Backpack blessing during 10:00 service. Kindergarten – Senior (or even University!) Students bring in your backpacks to be blessed and get a blessing for your school year.

September Sermon Series: Got God Questions? We all have questions about God and the Christian faith. Questions often center around themes of the Bible, Prayer, Evil & Suffering, and the Afterlife. These are important questions to explore. Today, Mtr Lainie will explore Prayer; Sept 14th, Ftr Bill will explore the Bible/Scriptures; Sept 21st, Mtr Mary will explore Evil & Suffering; and Sept 28th, Mtr Lainie will finish the series by exploring questions on the Afterlife (heaven, hell, purgatory, etc.).

Confirmation class continues today, September 14th, in the library, 9:30 -11:00 a.m. These classes, for ages 11-17, will run approximately 10 Sundays ending November 9th. If you are interested in attending, please get in touch with Mother Lainie through the office.

Youth Choir September 16th, 6:00 p.m. (5th-12th grades) will meet in the Sanctuary for this first meeting and rehearsal.

Sharing Our Spiritual Journeys (SOSJ) is back! Attend 10 a.m. OR 2 p.m. Meetings are on Tuesdays for about 90 minutes in the library/room 10.

September 14th, Backpack blessing during 10:00 service. Kindergarten – Senior (or even University!) Students bring in your backpacks to be blessed and get a blessing for your school year.

Please join us for FUN at our All-Parish Sing-Along in Saint Alban's Courtyard, Friday, September 19th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Friends of all ages are welcome! Pizza, s'mores, and lemonade served. Please email the church office stalbans@stalbansaz.org or call (520) 296-0791 for more info.

Acolyte Training - All Ages - Sunday, September 21st, - 11:15 a.m. (Sacristy)

“Let’s Connect Fair” - Sunday, September 28th, after each service, in the Parish Hall. This is your opportunity to help Saint Alban's THRIVE & grow UPWARD, INWARD, and OUTWARD! All ministries will be showcased after each service. Refreshments will be provided. You are Saint Alban's TREASURE, and we need your support! Please contact Dottie Lewis, Tricia Owen, or Lynette Patton for questions.

Sunday, Oct 5th, Good Grief - If you have lost a Loved One in the past year or more, please join us on Sunday, October 5, at 9:15 am (between 8-10 AM services). We want to honor our Good Grief. Mother Lainie will provide a safe space to reflect, remember, and offer prayers of thanksgiving and/or light a candle for the Loved Ones we have lost.

New Fall Classes - Growing Inward: The Episcopal Way of Devotion Whether you’re new to Saint Alban’s and interested in the “Episcopal Way,” or you’ve been an Episcopalian for years, this 4-week class is just for you. We’ll explore how the Prayer Book, Sacraments, the Scriptures (and more) lead us to a deeper faith in Jesus.

Sept:

Sunday, September 7th, return to two services: 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, September 7th, Preschool Sunday with a child friendly service. (no

Sunday School)

Sunday, September 7th, Confirmation Classes start – 9:30-11:00 (Library)

Sunday, September 7th, LEV meeting – 11:15 (Library)

Thursday September 9th, SOSJ 10:00 OR 2:00 (Library)

Sunday, September 14th, Sunday School Kick-Off!!

Sunday, September 21st, Acolyte Training after 10:00 a.m. service (Sacristy)

Monday, September 22nd, Women’s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. (Library)

Sunday, September 28th, after both morning services, Ministry Fair (PH)

September Sermon Series: Got God questions?

October:

Friday, Oct 3rd, Oktoberfest.

New Fall Class - Anglican Spirituality: Deepening in our Episcopal Identity and

Practice. Watch for details.

Sunday, Oct 12th, Organ Concert Series featuring Guy Whatley

Friday, October 24th, Trunk or Treat an INVITE event for parish, preschool,

friends, and community! More details to follow.

November:

Friday, Nov 7th, 4:30-5:30, Animal Blessings - details to follow

Saturday, Nov 22nd, Save the Date! 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Preparing for Advent Retreat with Dr. Elaine Heath (Mtr Lainie’s former professor)

If you are Interested in exploring baptism, confirmation, or being received into the Episcopal Church, please call the office or send an email to albansinfo@stalbansaz.org to arrange a short meeting with Mtr Lainie to discuss your interest.