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Exploring Today's Lectionary
Sunday, May 1 at 9:00 am
in the Bloom Education Center
Does it all just seem like Greek to you? One Sunday a month we provide an opportunity to discuss the Bible readings for that day in more depth in a small group setting. Come join us for a thoughtful but always lively conversation about scripture.
This month's discussion will be facilitated by Jim Franks, a member of GSP's Vestry.
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What is Pentecost?
Sunday, May 8 at 9:00 am
in the Bloom Education Center
Join us for another informative and lively visual presentation to consider some questions about Pentecost, including:
- What is the spiritual significance of Pentecost for us?
- How do Episcopalians observe Pentecost?
- What does the word Pentecost mean?
- What ever happened to Whitsunday?
- Why do some medieval churches have “Holy Ghost holes”?
Presented by Chuck Dickson, longtime GSP member and a frequent and lively presenter for GSP's adult programs.
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Overseas Ministry in India:
A Personal Reflection
Sunday, May 15 at 9:00 am
in the Bloom Education Center
Have you ever wondered what the church does in other parts of the world? GSP members Dave Coatsworth and Rebecca Dickinson have a long-time interest in overseas ministries, and they had a chance in February to observe them in north and south India. Come see and hear about their journey, what they learned about the ancient and modern country, and the ministries of our mission partners there.
Dave and Rebecca
have been part of the GSP community since 2013. Dave serves on the Giving and Receiving committee, and Rebecca has worked in the Social Services ministry. Dave has a background in volunteer and professional fundraising, and Rebecca is a retired attorney for the federal government
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What Does It Mean To Be a "Christian Nation?"
Sunday, May 22 at 9:00 am
in the Bloom Education Center
This class will explore how contemporary culture understands the term “Christian nation,” the history behind that notion, whether it’s constitutional, and finally what Jesus has to say about what makes a nation “Christian.”
Karen O. Borek, MDiv, PhD was ordained in the United Methodist church and served as a clergy person in Tucson until 2004. Since then, she has taught religious studies at Pima Community College, the University of Arizona, and Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. She and her husband Ted have lived in Tucson for 26 years.
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GSP Readers Group
Friday, May 27 at 9:30 am in the Bloom Education Center
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Moving and inspiring, Testimony of Light: An Extraordinary Message of Life After Death by Helen Greaves offers an important message to us all—that the death of the body is but a gentle passing to a much freer and fuller life. "A glass of spiritual champagne." (Churches Fellowship News)
All are welcome. No registration necessary. For more information, please contact the church office at 327-6857.
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Understanding Scripture @ GSP
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For Everyone: Coffee, Bagels
and Bible Stuff
Every Thursday from 7:30-8:30 am in McBride Hall
Join a diverse group in a discussion of the 1 Corinthians. In our second year many are attending their first bible study and are enjoying the attempt to put the weekly readings into historical prospective while finding current application. All materials are provided. Drop-ins are welcome, and we start and end on time.
Formerly a group for men, this class now welcomes everyone!
Facilitated by Bill Moore, GSP Junior Warden.
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Bible Women
2 Fridays, May 6 & 20 from 10:30-11:30 am in the Weeks Room
Where are the voices of women in the Bible? What do they have to say to us, regardless of gender, about our own lives? This class studies the Bible through the voices of women in the Old and New Testaments using Bible Women: All Their Words and Why They Matter by Lindsay Hardin Freeman.
The book is available from Amazon in softcover ($22) or Kindle ($9.99).
The group meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Friday. No registration is necessary and participants are welcome to join the group anytime.
For more information contact Vicki Stefani here.
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Weekly Small Groups @ GSP
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Sharing Our Spiritual Journeys
Every Monday from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Bloom Education Center
In this small group we share what matters most to us as followers of Jesus and how we practice this in our individual lives and the life of our community. Each meeting focuses on a different intersection between spirituality and religion, and the conversation always takes us where the Spirit guides.
Each session stands alone and all are welcome. No registration is necessary.
Co-facilitated by Catherine Penn Williams and Brian Arthur.
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Saturday Java Jive:
Coffee & Conversation
Every Saturday from 8:30-11:00 am at Epic Cafe
(745 N 4th Ave, at University Blvd)
Want to meet and get to know folks in a relaxed and friendly environment? All are welcome to join this long-running motley crew that meets every Saturday morning for coffee and conversation. We never know who will show up, the topic is always up for grabs and hilarity often ensues.
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Programs of Interest in the Community
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Jesus: His Mind, His Mystery,
His Magic
Presented by The Rev. Dr. Gil Stafford, Canon Theologian for the Diocese of Arizona
Saturday May 28, 2016:
10:00-11:30 am (for laity)
1:00-3:00 pm (for deacons)
St. Michael’s and All Angels
602 N. Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ
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Stafford will draw upon the writings of Marcus Borg, Cynthia Bourgeault, Amy-Jill Levine, Carl Jung, Richard Rohr, and John Shelby Spong. The session will include ample time for questions and dialogue.
Attendance and all materials are offered without charge.
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