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Consider Your Giving During the November 2026 Generosity & Giving Pledge Campaign
The theme for this year’s Generosity and Giving Pledge Campaign is “Deep Roots. Open Hearts. Generous Lives.” Pledge cards have been mailed, or you can pick up an extra card on the Activities Counter. The campaign will culminate on Commitment Sunday, November 22.
Inspirational. Challenging. Join the Women’s Bible Study Every First Saturday
The Women’s Bible Study meets at 10:00a in the Activities Room on the first Saturday of every month. Each lesson follows the Gather magazine Bible study curriculum. All are welcome!
Help Make Christmas Brighter for Children and Older Adults!
Towels for older adults, gifts for children, helping hands for wrapping, and prayers for our neighbors—there are so many ways to proclaim the radical love of Christ this Christmas! Join our Community Engagement Team in supporting Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. There's a way for each one of you to make a difference!
Next Opportunity to Pack STAR Village Breakfast Bags: November 8, 9:00a
On the second and fourth Sundays of each month, Lutheran Church of the Foothills is partnering with STAR Village to pack breakfast bags for women experiencing homelessness. Learn how you can help by donating supplies, packing the bags, or delivering them.
Beyond the Book Discussion Group: Dive Deep Into Family Dynamics
Beyond the Book discussion group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. Come join us—even if you haven’t read the book or attended Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Click “Read More” for details.
Next Primavera Men’s Shelter Meal: November 20, 3:45p
You can participate by signing up to bring one of the meal items or serving the white chicken chili meal at the shelter. See the signup on the Activities Counter or contact the Office.
Thanks to YOU, SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome Was a Success!
Evie's Extras Team is SOOO excited and blessed to report that the SANDS Walk for Down Syndrome on October 24 was a HUGE success! Click "Read More" to see how much was raised and view a gallery of pictures.
Everyone Is Welcome at Read & Yak Discussion: November 21, 12:00 noon
Due to Thanksgiving weekend, Read & Yak is meeting one week early–November 21–to discuss Going Back to Bisbee by Richard Shelton. “This book is very informative about the history, ecology, and culture of southeastern Arizona. Even better, Shelton's subtle sense of humor makes the book fun to read.”—C.J. Shane, visual artist and writer, February 2025.
Pie Social: November 22
Join us after worship on Sunday, November 22, for a time of fellowship and fun, filled with friends and pie! Sign up on the Activities Counter.
Rev. Stewart McDonald Celebrates 40 Years of Ordination
We celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Stewart McDonald.
Sunday Bulletin and Worship Service Links for November 8, 2026
Links to the November 8, 2026, bulletin and YouTube live streaming video.
Help Aid and Transform the Lives of Unhoused Women: Sister José Women's Center
Sister José Women’s Center is a low-barrier shelter in Tucson for women without housing. Donations can be dropped off in the blue bin at the east end of the Activities Counter.
Be Part of the Solution to Worldwide Hunger
Worldwide, about 720 million people are hungry. Over 47 million of those people are in the United States. Click “Read More” to learn how much we recently collected in our ELCA World Hunger loose change jar.
Faith in Action: Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition Prayer Vigils
Every 4th Monday at 4:00p, join the Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition for peaceful prayer and singing in front of the Tucson ICE Office.
Household Blessings: Collection Sunday, November 29
Household Blessings provides good quality or gently used kitchen, bath, or bedroom items for people in need. Collections occur immediately after our 10:00a service on the last Sunday of each month.
Bring Generosity to Life
If you are a Thrivent Financial member, you can use Thrivent Choice to direct your giving dollars to the causes and organizations supported by Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Learn how.
SoJournals Ministry Helps Support Unhoused Women
Donations of flattened cereal or frozen pizza boxes are needed for the SoJournals Ministry. The stiff paperboard is used to make covers for writing journals given to the women of STAR Village and Sister José Women’s Center.
Partner with Lutheran Disaster Response to Support Disaster Survivors
People are suffering, no matter the nature of the disaster. Click “Read More” to learn how you can help them through the power of congregations working together to support Lutheran Disaster Response.
Prayer Changes Hearts: Pray Without Ceasing
Help bring down the walls that divide. The community is invited to participate in brief prayer vigils in Midtown and on the Eastside for marginalized and targeted neighbors.
Challenge Your Mind and Have Fun With Mahjong!
Whether you are a beginner or experienced player, you are invited to join a neighborhood mahjong group every Tuesday from 12:00p to 3:00p in the Activities Room. To find out the details, click Read More.