News Blog
Signups are Needed for Primavera Hot Meal Delivery March 20
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!
Sign up now for the 23rd Annual Ken Ahlstrand Memorial Fund for Leaders Golf Classic
The 23rd Annual Ken Ahlstrand Memorial Fund for Leaders Golf Classic will be held Monday, March 30, 2026. Whether or not you are a golfer, you can help support the ELCA Fund for Leaders, which provides scholarships for ELCA seminarians.
Order Easter Florals Before March 22!
Help decorate the Sanctuary for Easter by purchasing a Easter lily or floral decor by March 22. See the signup on the Activities Counter.
Support ELCA World Hunger by Joining the Region 2 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge!
The Region 2 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge provides you with the opportunity to participate in personal and community Lenten practices that stretch your learning, care, and advocacy muscles on behalf of underserved communities helped by ELCA World Hunger.
Help Alleviate Hunger
Worldwide, about 720 million people are hungry. Over 47 million of those people are in the United States. Click on “Read More” to learn how we at Lutheran Church of the Foothills are helping to alleviate food insecurity.
Singer Sponsorships Available
Consider sponsoring one of the University of Arizona students who sing in the Celebration Choir. Contact Chad Pittman, if you are interested.
Pray Without Ceasing Now 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.
Join March’s Beyond the Book discussion group!
Whether or not you attend Lutheran Church of the Foothills, you are invited to attend this discussion group which meets every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 10:30a and 5:30p (Beyond Bread at the corner of Speedway and Wilmot).
Read & Yak Book Discussion: March 28, 12:00 noon
Rev. Stewart McDonald says: “I’m grateful that Read and Yak will be reading this book together. Whether you’re leading in the workplace, serving in the church, raising a family, or simply navigating change in a complex world, in Leadership and the New Science Margaret Wheatley offers a hopeful and deeply human way forward.” Click “Read More” for details.
Join the Kino Conference Spring Gathering March 28
All rostered ministers, lay leaders, and congregational members are invited to attend the Kino Conference Spring Gathering at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 28, at 9:00a. No registration is required—come as you are.
Save the Date! TIHAN Celebrates Volunteers and Executive Director
TIHAN invites you to help them celebrate volunteers, supporters, and their Executive Director, Scott Blades, on April 22, 2026. The event is free and open to all. Please RSVP.
TIHAN Volunteer Orientation April 17
If you’re looking to become more involved with Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN), we have a volunteer orientation on Friday, April 17, from 9:30a to noon at the TIHAN office on the campus of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1200 N. Campbell Avenue.
Registration Now Open: 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.
Introducing the new ELCA.org!
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) website has a new stream-lined look and user-friendly feel! Check it out at ELCA.org.
Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition Prayer Vigil Every 4th Monday
Every 4th Monday, join the Good Neighbor Interfaith Coalition for peaceful prayer and singing in front of the Tucson ICE Office.
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.
Scholarships Available to attend Women’s Triennial in July
The Grand Canyon Women of the ELCA is offering four scholarships to attend the Triennial Gathering of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, to be held July 16-19, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. Click on “Read More” to learn more about the Triennial and how to apply for a scholarship.
Lutheran Disaster Response
To help with our church’s response to current crises here in the United States and around the world, look for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Lutheran Disaster Response forms on the Activities Counter in the narthex.
Pastor Naomi’s Podcast Recommendation for Families
Explore the transformative power of story and imagination with ELCA Pastor Priscilla Paris-Austin in this NEW Augsburg Fortress podcast for progressive Christian families. Whether your family is next to you or lives far away, anyone can take advantage of this podcast to share Bible stories on their electronic device.