by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | mental health, mental wellness
As God’s creation made in God’s image, we are designed as whole beings. Every part of us—mind, body, spirit/soul, heart—matters, and through our being we are meant to experience life to the fullest. On Mental Health Sunday, our guest, Joselyn Spence, talked about...
by admin | Jun 2, 2022 | community
First Christian Church Tucson is an open and affirming church. In our quest to become the Beloved Community, it is important for us not only to welcome one another as God’s beloved children, but to respect and incorporate the identity language used by those in our...
by admin | May 26, 2022 | community, mental health, social justice
In our welcome area is a sign that reads “March for Our Lives,” the rallying cry of the students from Parkland High School after the mass shooting at their school. Before that, a sign lay in the corner of the welcome area with a large stuffed bear. Its words, “Silent...
by admin | May 19, 2022 | mental health, mental wellness
For Mental Health Awareness Month, National Benevolent Association asked Disciples to respond creatively to this question: Where do you see God in your mental health journey? Today we share resources and content that center mental health and the brain. Parenting from...
by admin | May 19, 2022 | anti-racism, community, racism
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (as of 2009, officially changed from Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month) is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific...
by admin | May 12, 2022 | community, mental health
“Confronting our feelings and giving them appropriate expression always takes strength, not weakness. It takes strength to acknowledge our anger, and sometimes more strength yet to curb the aggressive urges anger may bring and to channel them into nonviolent outlets....
by admin | May 5, 2022 | mental health, mental wellness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. First Christian Church is dedicated to ending the stigma that persists regarding mental health. One of the best ways to end the stigma regarding mental health is to learn how to communicate better when we talk about our own or...
by admin | Apr 28, 2022 | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), community, faith
This month, as we continue celebrating the Easter season, our time in worship will focus on the affirmation of faith we as Disciples have at the introduction to the Design (governing documents) of our denominational body. We refer to this affirmation as the Preamble...
by admin | Apr 21, 2022 | community
When Ann Nichols was a reader for a blind high school student in the 1960’s, she found many people imagined limitations and pitied her. They assumed Naomi wouldn’t be able to swim, or take the geometry class, or learn how to find her classrooms without a guide. All...
by admin | Apr 14, 2022 | community, social justice
First Christian is responding to the need of those seeking asylum in our region. Between last Wednesday and Sunday, we were called upon to received seven families on an emergency basis when Casa Alitas was short on rooms. We thank those who offered their time and...
