Nan Nasser Summer in the Tucson area often brings a welcome reduction in programmed activities and the interest in trying something different in our routines. Does music interest you, do you sing, play an instrument, want to try a hand bell choir opportunity? All of these activities are part of the regular worship services…
Tag: Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church
Religion, April 2018
Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church news
Nan Nasser For several years Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church has hosted a special Sunday program called “Faith in Action” where congregants and guests get involved in activities that benefit others in our neighboring communities. There are a variety of activities that involve people in projects designed to show our love for our neighbors. Having…
Religion, March 2018
Easter services at MSPC
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church Holy Week Services will begin on Palm Sunday, March 25, at 10:00 a.m. Palms will be offered to all worshippers, and a procession will precede the worship service led by Pastor Rachel Srubas, and supported by music under the direction of Charmaine Piane Dame, Director of Music. Maundy…
Religion, February 2018
Lenten Learning at Mountain Shadows Church
Rev. Rachel Srubas During the season of Lent, Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will offer a Lenten Learning Book Discussion on four consecutive Mondays at 2:00 p.m.: February 19 and 26, March 5 and 12. Mountain Shadows is located at 14240 North Oracle Road at Mountainaire Drive (www.mountainshadowschurch.org). Pastor Rachel Srubas will welcome class participants to…
Religion, November 2017
Upcoming activities at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church is welcoming back many snowbirds, launching faith enhancing programs and will celebrate its twentieth birthday in October. In November we will begin our collection of nonperishable food items suited to Thanksgiving baskets that will be distributed by IMPACT of southern Arizona. December will be our annual time to work…
Religion, November 2017
Christian Meditation Group
Reverend Rachel Srubas Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will begin hosting a weekly Christian Meditation gathering on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. starting on November 2, 2107. Christian Meditation is a silent spiritual practice rooted in the contemplative prayer tradition. Many people find it restorative and healing. Weekly gatherings include a simple teaching, 20 minutes of meditation…
Religion, July 2017
Facing fear faithfully
Reverend Rachel Srubas Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will offer a spiritual formation class, Facing Fear Faithfully, on two consecutive Wednesdays, July 19 and 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Reverend Rachel Srubas, who has served as Mountain Shadows’ pastor since 2006 and is the author of three books on Christian spiritual life, will teach both…
Religion, April 2017
Faith in action
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, located in Catalina, has a mission statement that says: Centered in Christ, Caring for Community. For several years this local church has dedicated a specific day to enact that statement and February 19 was such an event. There are traditionally five off-site locations where church members provide services to…
Religion, October 2016
Church welcomes young adult volunteers to Tucson
Nan Nasser On Sunday, September 4, 2016, Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church (MSPC) hosted a Welcome to Tucson home shower for five students who had just joined the PC (USA) Tucson Borderlands Young Adult Volunteers (YAVs). This program is open to young adults ages 18 to 30 through an application process and provides the recipients with…
Religion, March 2016
Faith in action
Nan Nasser For the second year Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church in Catalina put its faith into action on Sunday, February 21, 2016. What does that mean? People actively participated in a variety of programs that benefited our neighbors throughout our service area. Our mission statement calls us to live as disciples of Jesus Christ as…