Shirin McArthur Holy Week and Easter are traditionally the high point of the Christian church year. Episcopal Church of the Apostles (located at 12111 N La Cholla Blvd, just north of Tangerine) will offer different worship services during Holy Week. Each service sheds light on aspects of the mystery of Christ’s life, death and resurrection.…
Tag: Church of the Apostles
Religion, March 2019
Lent brings a variety of spiritual opportunities to Church of the Apostles
Shirin McArthur The Christian season of Lent is just around the corner and the Episcopal Church of the Apostles in Oro Valley will host a variety of free events during this forty-day period. The spiritual season of Lent is intended to be a time of reflection, enrichment and strengthening of the spiritual life. Beginning on…
Generals, January 2019
Art from Arizona Women’s Prison on display at Church of Apostles
Shirin McArthur Church of the Apostles in Oro Valley will host an exhibit of artworks made by the residents of Arizona’s State Prison for Women. The exhibit will open on Sunday, January 27 at 4:00 p.m. with a curator talk, music and a reception. Perryville Women’s Prison is the only Arizona state prison set aside…
Generals, December 2018
Celebrate Christmas at Church of the Apostles
Shirin McArthur Episcopal Church of the Apostles will host a handful of services, open to everyone, in celebration of the Christmas season. Beginning with the recognition that Christmas is not always a joyous season, Church of the Apostles will once again host a Quiet Christmas on Thursday, December 20 at 6:00 p.m. This annual service…
Religion, April 2018
Opportunities for all ages at Church of the Apostles
Shirin McArthur Church of the Apostles (located at 12111 N La Cholla Blvd, just north of Tangerine) is beginning a host of new free activities for all ages this month. Three of them begin this Sunday, April 15. The first event is a free, informal, “Just-for-Fun High Tea” after the 9:30 service. Everyone is…
Religion, January 2018
Church of the Apostles to host artwork focused on the Book of Psalms
Shirin McArthur The Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Testament has inspired the faithful for thousands of years. This spring, Episcopal Church of the Apostles will host an exhibit of textile and acrylic works inspired by the Psalms and created by Tucson artist Suzanne Hesh. Seventy-five works from the 150-piece series, The Psalms: An Artist’s Journey, will…
Generals, November 2017
Church of the Apostles showcasing many Advent and Christmas events
Shirin McArthur Episcopal Church of the Apostles will host a number of free events designed to help participants more fully experience the upcoming seasons of Advent and Christmas. The church will begin December with Choral Evensong, held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3. Directed by Dr. Elliot Jones, choral director of the Arizona Repertory…
Religion, January 2017
Ministering to those in need
Shirin McArthur Church is about so much more than Sunday worship and Carol Bowman is a prime example of this. Carol, a resident of Oro Valley, belongs to Episcopal Church of the Apostles and is active with two of their outreach activities in the community. She first started volunteering with Impact of Southern Arizona two…