What’s Happening Around the Parish

July 19, 2026

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

TODAY - Safety discussion after the service in Rm10/Library. Anyone who might be interested in learning more about our church safety or helping be part of a safety team in some capacity, we’d love to see you at this discussion.

Bingo & Bounce is RESCHEDULED. Originally Saturday, July 25th. Now we’ll bounce SUNDAY, AUGUST 2nd right after service! If you would like to donate a prize, please drop it off at the office during business hours with a note that says Bingo Prize. Stop by the Parish Hall after service on Aug. 2nd for some Bingo, Bouncy House and snacks!

Reminder for our Sunday Children’s Schedule – July 26, Aug 9, 23 we have day care during the service, with fun activities etc. We hope to see you and kids on the alternate Sundays as well when we’ll have child-friendly readings. If your child would like to usher, let Mtr Lainie know.

Creation Care Corner: Dark Skies and Fireflies - Fireflies and night pollinators need Dark Skies and so do we to see stars and other heavenly bodies. Did you know that Saguaro National Park and Catalina State Park are designated International Dark Skies Parks?  Learn more about why Dark Skies are important to God's Creation darkskysoaz.org  or see Chris Robie for handouts on AZ Fireflies and Dark Skies info after today’s service.

 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. 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/.

Bagsof 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. 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

 Vacation Bible School! Our neighbors at Grace St. Paul are hosting a vacation bible school for children ages 6-12 from July 28th - July 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It costs $20 per participant, but scholarships are available upon request. Visit Grace St. Paul's website or ask Isaac for more information!

 Social Media –The St Alban's Instagram: stalbans.tucsonaccount is 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. 

Forward Day by Day for August-October are now available on the table in the Narthex. 

Sunday, Sept 27th, Newcomers Brunch – watch for details

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.