by admin | Jan 27, 2023 | community, social justice
Pastor Ailsa and First Christian Congregation, Thank you for taking in our “refugee” when Tucson Mall recognized the potential for the demo house to attract homeless individuals. They were right. It did. And gave us an excellent opportunity to talk with the people for...
by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | anti-racism, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, social justice
Sarah Lue Bostick was the first African American woman ordained to the Christian ministry in 1892. This beloved and respected Disciples of Christ preacher, educator, and leader was born near Glasgow, KY in 1868. She was a trailblazer was known for her compassionate...
by admin | Jan 26, 2023 | community, holidays
It may be hard to believe, but it is true. Ash Wednesday is February 22. Our Ash Wednesday worship this year will be our active service to those who come by to receive ashes during Ashes-to-Go from 7am-7pm. A separate worship service will not take place in the...
by admin | Jan 12, 2023 | anti-racism, community, faith, social justice
“Beloved community: a community in which everyone is cared for, absent of poverty, hunger, and hate. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. popularized the term during his lifetime of activism and imbued it with new meaning, fueled by his faith that such a community was, in...
by admin | Dec 29, 2022 | community, events, holidays
Kwanzaa is a celebration of African American culture observed each year from December 26 to January 1. The seven principles of Kwanzaa are called the Nguzo Saba (n-GU-zoo SAH-bah). They were drawn from communitarian values found throughout the African continent....
by admin | Dec 22, 2022 | community, social justice
The Homing Project is a local nonprofit with the mission “To provide immediate residence and services to the unhoused in one location in order to bridge the current economic and social gaps separating them from safe and dignified living.” They seek to create a...
