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See the Proceedings Via Live Stream: Synod Assembly June 11-13
Please add the attendees to Grand Canyon Assembly to your prayers this week. You can go online to view Assembly worship and key sessions live on Love of Christ Lutheran’s Facebook page.
Join the Inclusivity Team for June Pride and Racial Justice
Join the Inclusivity Team in celebrating Lutheran Church of the Foothill’s 20 years as an RIC congregation. We also join in the ELCA’s Emanuel Nine Commemoration and Day of Repentance on June 17. Click “Read More” for more information.
Start the Day Right! Pack STAR Village Breakfast Bags June 14
Twice each month, Lutheran Church of the Foothills is partnering with STAR Village, a ministry of the Primavera Foundation, Old Pueblo Community Services, and the City of Tucson that serves women experiencing homelessness. Learn how you can help donate supplies and pack or deliver breakfast bags.
Bring Down Walls: Pray Without Ceasing
Help bring down the walls that divide. The community is invited to participate in brief prayer vigils for marginalized and targeted neighbors with opportunities in Midtown in the evening on the 3rd Monday of the month and on the Eastside each Wednesday morning.
Gathered by Grace Begins a New Study June 17
Beginning Wednesday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m., Gathered By Grace will begin a new study using Manna and Mercy by Daniel Erlander, a creative and engaging retelling of the biblical story that invites reflection, conversation, and even a little optional coloring along the way.
Many Signups are Needed for Primavera Hot Meal Delivery June 19
Every third Friday of the month, Lutheran Church of the Foothills provides a hot meal to the Primavera Men’s Shelter. You can participate by signing up to bring one of the meal items or serving the hot meal at the shelter. Signups are still needed!
Welcome Iskashitaa Special Guests June 21
Help refugees who are food-insecure by contributing to the staple food drive during the month of June. Meet Executive Director, Dr. Barbara Eiswerth, on June 21 during fellowship time to find out more about the programs of Iskashitaa Refugee Network.
Bible Study June 22: Amos Speaks - An Urgent Call to Do Justice in a World Mired in the Poverty of Abundance
A theological workshop and Bible study called “Amos Speaks: An Urgent Call to Do Justice in a World Mired in the Poverty of Abundance” is coming on June 22 from 5:30p to 7:00p to Lutheran Church of the Foothills. Join Rev. Chuck Bentjen as he leads you to explore the deep, often uncomfortable difference between charity and true, biblical justice. In person and Zoom.
Read & Yak Book Discussion: June 27, 12:00 noon
Read & Yak book discussion group continues to meet during the summer months. On June 27 we will discuss “The Woman Behind the New Deal: The Life of Frances Perkins, FDR’s Secretary of Labor and His Moral Conscience,” by Kristin Downey. Click on “Read More” below for more information.
Take the Next Faithful Step with Growing in Faith Diakonia
Could God be calling you to serve in new ways? Growing in Faith/Diakonia invites lay leaders, discerners, and curious learners into a two-year journey of spiritual growth and service. Join an upcoming Zoom information session and explore where God may be leading next.
Register Now for July Growing in Faith Diakonia “Exploring Your Spiritual Gifts” Zoom Retreat
Do I have a spiritual gift? What kind of ministry is God calling me to? Facilitated by Rev. Stewart McDonald, students will be guided through exercises and discussions to help them learn what their gifts are and how God might be inviting them to use these gifts.
SoJournals Ministry Helps Support Unhoused Women
Pamela Keane, member of Lutheran Church of the Foothills, is seeking donations of flattened cereal or frozen pizza boxes for SoJournals Ministry. The stiff board is used to make covers for writing journals given to the women of STAR Village and Sister Jose’s Women’s Center.
Join Coffee Talk This Summer!
During the summer months, Thursday Journey changes its name to Coffee Talk and meets informally at 10:00a each Thursday at Bruegger’s Bagels (northwest corner of Swan and Sunrise) for a little food, beverages, and engaging conversation on current events.
Women of the ELCA 2026 Gathering in Des Moines, Iowa - July 16 to 19, 2026
Register by June 21 for the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 2026 Triennial Gathering, held July 16–19 in Des Moines, Iowa. With the theme “I Am Worthy,” this powerful event brings Lutheran women together for worship, learning, and connection. Reserve your spot today!
Beyond the Book Returns in August!
Beyond the Book is taking a break during June and July, but will return in August with another line-up of books to discuss. Click “Read More” to see the fall book list.
New Office Hours
As of June 2, the church office is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
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.
ICS Food Bank Update
Click on “Read More” below to learn how we help feed hungry people in Tucson.
Help Aid and Transform the Lives of Unhoused Women: Sister Jose' Women's Center
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.
You Can Do Something: Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition Prayer Vigil Every 4th Monday at 8:30a
Every 4th Monday at 8:30a, 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 May date change.