What’s Happening Around the Parish

July 12, 2026

One 9:00 a.m. Sunday Service,  through to August 30th

Today - Disclosure Day (new movie) Discussion post service in Rm10/Library. Come and participate in a lively discussion about this thought-provoking film, which creates a story about humanity’s first verified contact with extraterrestrial intelligence. Beyond that, it raises deeper questions about faith, empathy, human dignity, and what it means to truly connect with God’s creation.

 Security discussion - Sunday, July 19th after the service in Rm10/Library. Anyone who might be interested in learning more about our security or helping be part of security in some capacity, we’d love to see you at this discussion. 

 Creation Care Ministry - Happy Pollinator Month! Caring for God's Creation can happen right in your yard.  Learn more from Chris Robie & the Xerces Society at xerces.org; the world's largest organization for the conservation of invertebrates, mainly pollinators. Chat with Chris during coffee hour. To learn more about our Creation Care Ministry  https://azdiocese.org/creation-care/. 

 Get Nutty for ICS – Peanut Butter Food Drive, ending Aug 1st - Interfaith Community Services’ annual Peanut Butter drive is underway! Fight hunger in our community by helping ICS collect more than 10,000 jars before the drive ends. Peanut butter is a staple food at ICS food banks. Everyone who comes to pick up food receives a jar. It is a versatile protein source that requires no refrigeration and no cooking facilities, making it a great choice for families. So, bring a jar or two (any size or style) each time you come to Saint Alban’s during July, and help ICS help our fellow Tucsonans in need! For more information, visit https://www.icstucson.org/peanutbutter/.

 Bags of Hope: Interfaith Heat Relief Bag Packing Event -Sunday, July 26, 3:00 – 4:30p.m. 

Join Arizona Faith Network for a powerful, hands-on service opportunity as we come together across communities to pack Heat Relief Bags for those most vulnerable to Arizona’s extreme summer temperatures. These interfaith events are open to all who want to help protect lives and show compassion in action. The event will include community-building, light refreshments, and the chance to pack bags that will be distributed through AFN’s network of Heat Relief Sites and outreach partners. Make a tangible difference this summer. Help pack Bags of Hope and ensure no one is left in the heat. Where: Prince Chapel AME Church 602 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701Here’s a link for more information and RSVP. https://membership-usa.keela.co/bagsofhope

 Social Media –The St Alban's Instagram: stalbans.tucson & Facebook: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church and Preschool Tucson AZ, accounts are getting a revamp by our new Social Media Manager, Vanessa Corona! We humbly request your help. Please start following us on our new accounts to help us increase our visibility in Tucson, and please ‘like’ us too.  Interact with us, stay tuned for weekly posts and St Alban's information. 

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.