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Join Pastor Naomi at a Beyond the Book Author Zoom Event on May 4
Kate Bowler, author of Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved, will be joined by actor Jennifer Garner for a virtual event on May 4 at 5:00p ET celebrating Kate’s book, Joyful Anyway. Learn how to register when you click “Read More.”
Women’s Tuesday Bible Study May 5
Women’s Bible study meets at 10:00a in the Activities Room on the first Tuesday of every month. Each lesson focuses on viewing current events through a spiritual lens. Refreshments are served. All are welcome! Contact Rev. Susan Swanson for more information.
Memorial Services for Bill Van Dyke
Services will be held for Lutheran Church of the Foothills member Glen W. “Bill” Van Dyke, Major General, USAF-ANG (Ret.), on May 7, 2026, at East Lawn Palms Mortuary and Cemetery (5801 E. Grant Road). Visitation is 10:00a to 11:00a and the Funeral Service is from 11:00a to 12:00p followed immediately by the Committal Service. Click Read More for the full obituary.
Gathered by Grace Bible Study Meets Every Week
Looking to dig deeper into the Bible? Join us Wednesdays at 6:30p in-person or via Zoom for Together by Grace: Bible Conversations—a time of Scripture study, honest discussion, and community.
Pray Without Ceasing at 2 Locations and Times
Everyone is invited to renew their diligence in prayer and active love for neighbor with opportunities in Midtown on Monday afternoons and on the Eastside on Wednesday mornings.
Thursday Journey: Stories in Genesis
There’s rarely a dull moment on Thursday mornings at Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Thursday Journey is a place for thoughtful conversation, faithful questioning, and lively discussion.
Read & Yak Book Discussion: May 23, 12:00 noon
You Are Not American by Amanda Frost is a timely book that will give you historical background to the birthright citizenship debate happening in our country today. Join us this month in reading and discussing a crisp, concise legal history on immigration and citizenship as presented by Professor Frost.
Primavera White Chicken Chili Delivery is May 15, 2026!
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.
ICS Food Bank Update
Click on “Read More” below to learn how we help feed hungry people in Tucson.
Become an ICS Volunteer
Ready to make a difference in our community and live out Lutheran Church of the Foothills’ core value of generosity? Interfaith Community Service (ICS) volunteer orientations will be a perfect opportunity to get to know the staff and programs of ICS and help you decide where and how you can become involved.
Help ICS With On-Going Produce Give-Aways
Interfaith Community Services (ICS) and the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona have teamed up to provide free produce giveaways to our food-insecure neighbors. Volunteers are needed to help sort, pack, and hand out produce.
Partner with Lutheran Disaster Response in Ongoing Storm Recovery of Upper Midwest
Our siblings in Christ in the upper Midwest are families like yours, who deserve safety, security and the chance to rebuild their lives. Click “Read More” below to give now to support our Lutheran Disaster Response to the ongoing rebuilding efforts.
Time Change for Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition Prayer Vigils
Every 4th Monday, join the Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition for peaceful prayer and singing in front of the Tucson ICE Office. Click “Read More” for information on the upcoming time change and May date change.
2026 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly June 11-13 in Mesa
Read more to learn who from our congregation will be attending as Voting Members, and for a link to register to attend as a visitor.
We are appreciated
“We are so grateful for your work on behalf of the larger church, and on behalf of the future church and future leaders!” Read more about why we are so appreciated.
Beware of Spam Emails
The Office has received a report of recent spam email activity. What should you look for? How should you handle spam emails? Click “Read More” to find out.
Help Alleviate 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.
Sister Jose' Women's Shelter
Sister Jose 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.
Contribute to the Interfaith Community Services Basket
Help fight food insecurity among our neighbors and support Interfaith Community Services (ICS) Food Banks by donating food items. Read the article or see the west end of the Activities Counter for the complete list of needed items.
Sunday Bulletin, Worship Service, and Sharing God’s Story @home Devotional Links for May 3, 2026
Links to the May 3, 2026, bulletin, “Sharing God’s Story @ Home” devotional, and YouTube live streaming video.