Friends of St. Francis Special Events
At St. Francis, community extends beyond our walls.
Friends of St. Francis highlights events, gatherings, and opportunities hosted by our ministry partners, community groups, and members—both on our campus and throughout the wider community. These offerings reflect the shared spirit of connection, creativity, and care that lives within and alongside St. Francis.
From workshops and support groups to arts events, service opportunities, and community initiatives, these gatherings create space for people to come together in meaningful ways.
Whether you are looking to engage more deeply, explore something new, or simply connect with others, we invite you to discover what our extended community is offering and find a place to participate.
October
Dance Meditations For The Fall Season
Presented By Shar Aslaksen
Tuesdays
at 10:00am
at Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist
What if your body already knows something your mind hasn't figured out yet? Dance Oracleing: The Dancing Spirit is an invitation to step out of your thinking mind and into the wisdom of the moving body.
Through intuitive movement, music, imagination, journaling, laughter, and moments of stillness, we'll explore movement as a way of listening to ourselves, one another, and Spirit.
There are no steps to learn. No choreography to remember. No right way to move. Just curiosity.
Together we will dance with questions like; What is stirring within me? What wants to move, loosen, or come alive? Where do I feel connected? What might Spirit be whispering through this body of mine?
Bring comfy clothes you can move in, a journal and pen, an open heart, curiosity, and most importantly a sense of humor!
Please note, class occurs at Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist, located at 3235 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741.
The Nurturing Circle
Presented By Linda Graziano
Thursday, October 8th
at 9:30am
in Ravenscroft Hall
A mother & baby circle, where both baby AND mother are held. (for expectant moms and moms with babies 6 months and under).
The Nurturing Circle is a mother & baby circle.
It takes a village, and we are forming one here to prioritize these precious early stages where mom and baby can grow together...and where moms feel supported, uplifted, and empowered.
Come to connect with other mothers, reflect on your own upbringing, learn research-backed child development principles, and experience playful mother-baby interaction!
The goal is to inspire curiosity, connection, and confidence, as you become the best mom possible for your child!
Come experience The Nurturing Circle! - the first circle on Oct 8th is my gift to you. $15 for each additional circle.
The Nurturing Circle
Presented By Linda Graziano
Thursday, October 15th
at 9:30am
in Ravenscroft Hall
A mother & baby circle, where both baby AND mother are held. (for expectant moms and moms with babies 6 months and under).
The Nurturing Circle is a mother & baby circle.
It takes a village, and we are forming one here to prioritize these precious early stages where mom and baby can grow together...and where moms feel supported, uplifted, and empowered.
Come to connect with other mothers, reflect on your own upbringing, learn research-backed child development principles, and experience playful mother-baby interaction!
The goal is to inspire curiosity, connection, and confidence, as you become the best mom possible for your child!
Come experience The Nurturing Circle! - the first circle on Oct 8th is my gift to you. $15 for each additional circle.
Voluntary Safe Surrender of Guns
Presented By Guns to Gardens
Saturday, October 17th
at 10:00am
at St. Phillip's in the Hills Episcopal Church
Many people are in possession of unwanted firearms and have no trusted place to discard them without turning them back out into the market. They may have guns that were inherited, or have children, grandchildren, or other at-risk family members in the home. These guns can lead to unintentional shootings, and if stolen, be used to hurt others.
This safe surrender event is open only to those bringing unwanted firearms. No ammunition is accepted. Firearms must be UNLOADED and stored in the vehicles trunk. A Guns to Gardens team member will remove them for dismantling.
Join us, Sunday, October 18th at 12:00pm for a Blacksmithing Demonstration to see how people of faith and conscience throughout the nation, are transforming firearms into gardening tools and other art. This event will be a blacksmithing demonstration ONLY; no firearms will be accepted.
Please note, these events occurs at St. Phillip's in the Hills Episcopal Chruch, located at 4440 N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85718.
The Nurturing Circle
Presented By Linda Graziano
Thursday, October 22nd
at 9:30am
in Ravenscroft Hall
A mother & baby circle, where both baby AND mother are held. (for expectant moms and moms with babies 6 months and under).
The Nurturing Circle is a mother & baby circle.
It takes a village, and we are forming one here to prioritize these precious early stages where mom and baby can grow together...and where moms feel supported, uplifted, and empowered.
Come to connect with other mothers, reflect on your own upbringing, learn research-backed child development principles, and experience playful mother-baby interaction!
The goal is to inspire curiosity, connection, and confidence, as you become the best mom possible for your child!
Come experience The Nurturing Circle! - the first circle on Oct 8th is my gift to you. $15 for each additional circle.
Dream Workshop
Presented By Friends of Jung
Saturday, October 31st
at 4:00pm
in Ravenscroft Hall
Bring a dream, or even just a dream title, and come explore it with us. Don't have one on hand? You'll have plenty to work with once you hear someone else's — your own reactions and associations become part of how the group unpacks it together.
Working with dreams in a group isn't new. Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung first showed us how much dreams have to teach us; Montague Ullman and Jeremy Taylor later developed ways to explore them collectively. When a dream is shared, each listener brings a different perspective, and new layers of meaning surface that the dreamer might never have found alone. Everyone in the room has the chance to take part in that process of discovery — and often, in the healing it brings.
Helen Landerman facilitates using Jeremy Taylor's "if it were my dream…" method, among others. She holds a PhD in Literature, which feeds her fascination with metaphor and archetype, and she's certified through the Marin Institute of Projective Dream Work.
The Southern Arizona Friends of Jung is offering this series because we believe in the value of dreamwork — and we'd love to see it inspire members and friends to start dream groups of their own.
Free for Southern Arizona Friends of Jung members; donations gratefully welcomed from all others.
November
Dream Workshop
Presented By Friends of Jung
Saturday, November 28th
at 4:00pm
in Ravenscroft Hall
Bring a dream, or even just a dream title, and come explore it with us. Don't have one on hand? You'll have plenty to work with once you hear someone else's — your own reactions and associations become part of how the group unpacks it together.
Working with dreams in a group isn't new. Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung first showed us how much dreams have to teach us; Montague Ullman and Jeremy Taylor later developed ways to explore them collectively. When a dream is shared, each listener brings a different perspective, and new layers of meaning surface that the dreamer might never have found alone. Everyone in the room has the chance to take part in that process of discovery — and often, in the healing it brings.
Helen Landerman facilitates using Jeremy Taylor's "if it were my dream…" method, among others. She holds a PhD in Literature, which feeds her fascination with metaphor and archetype, and she's certified through the Marin Institute of Projective Dream Work.
The Southern Arizona Friends of Jung is offering this series because we believe in the value of dreamwork — and we'd love to see it inspire members and friends to start dream groups of their own.
Free for Southern Arizona Friends of Jung members; donations gratefully welcomed from all others.