Order of Service
Thank you for joining us for our Sunday service! Below, you'll find the order of service for today's celebration, beginning at 9:30 AM. After the celebration, we invite you to explore this week's events, by scrolling down or viewing below the order of service.
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The Case of Missing Coffee Mugs
Over the past three months, around 25 coffee mugs have gone missing from the St. Francis campus. If you happen to find any at home, in your car, or in your bag, we kindly ask that you return them so everyone can continue to enjoy a warm beverage together.
To help ensure we have enough mugs for everyone, please keep them on campus and avoid taking them home or to events after services. Thank you for your help!
A Child Is Born: A Beginners Guide To The Nativity Stories
Advent Bible Study, Beginning November 30th
Only Two Weeks Left!
This four-week Advent study invites you to rediscover the Nativity stories through the insightful lens of scholar Amy-Jill Levine and her book A Child Is Born: A Beginner’s Guide to the Nativity Stories. Together, we’ll explore how Matthew and Luke’s accounts of Jesus’ birth connect to — and are illuminated by — the rich traditions of the Hebrew Scriptures. Through thoughtful discussion and guided reflection, we’ll uncover the deeper meanings, cultural context, and timeless messages that continue to shape how we understand the story of Christ’s birth today.
Each week offers an opportunity to enter the season of Advent with curiosity and wonder, engaging with scripture in a way that honors both its history and its living spirit. Whether you’ve studied the Bible for years or are just beginning your journey, this gathering invites you into a space of learning, conversation, and joyful anticipation. Participants are encouraged to purchase a copy of A Child Is Born using the button below and to read the introduction and first chapter before the first class.
A Course In Miracles
Sundays at 11:00am
in Room 43
Deepen your understanding and practice of A Course in Miracles in this ongoing class. Whether you've been on this journey for years or are looking to strengthen your connection to its teachings, this class offers a supportive space for reflection, discussion, and spiritual growth.
Together, we explore the Course's wisdom, apply its principles to daily life, and cultivate a deeper experience of inner peace and transformation. Join us as we continue this powerful journey of awakening.
Laughter Yoga
Tuesdays at 5pm
in Room 50
Laughter Yoga is a simple, joyful practice that brings people together to breathe deeply, move gently, and most importantly , laugh freely. No jokes, no special poses, just the healing power of shared laughter and mindful breathing to lift your spirits and refresh your mind. Whether you come to release stress, connect with others, or simply enjoy a playful pause in your week, Laughter Yoga offers a lighthearted space where everyone is welcome. Come as you are and leave lighter than you came. All ages and abilities welcome.
Water in the Desert
Bag Packing
Wednesday, December 17th at 11:00am
in the Community Center
Join us in this hands-on opportunity to serve! We’ll be packing bags with essential supplies for our unsheltered neighbors, making a direct impact right here in Tucson. Bring a friend, roll up your sleeves, and experience the joy of working side by side for a cause that truly matters.
Centering Prayer
Every Wednesday, From 4:30pm - 5:30pm
in the St.Clare Room
Centering Prayer is an invitation to rest in presence beyond words, thoughts, or expectations. In the stillness, we open ourselves to sacred listening; a gentle returning to the heart of faith. Whether you’re new to contemplative prayer or returning to silence after a long time away, this space welcomes you.
Christmas Party Potluck
Wednesday, December 17th at 5:00pm
in the Community Center
Our Christmas Party Potluck brings the heart of the season to life through good food, shared laughter, and the joy of being together. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite dish — a family recipe, a holiday classic, or something simple made with love — and add it to a festive table filled with the flavors of the community. It’s a time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy the warmth of fellowship as we step into the spirit of Christmas together. All ages are welcome, and there’s always room at the table for one more.
Mindful Movers
Thursday, December 18th at 10am
in the Community Center
Balance · Brain · Belonging
Join Shar for a four-week journey designed to ground the body, wake up the mind, and strengthen the quiet threads of community we weave together. Each gathering blends gentle movement, mindful practices, and simple brain-nourishing exercises that support focus, clarity, and emotional well-being.
Whether you’re hoping to improve stability, boost cognitive resilience, or simply reconnect with yourself in a compassionate space, Mindful Movers offers a place to breathe, reset, and belong. All bodies, all abilities, and all levels of experience are welcome.
Come move with intention, learn with curiosity, and nourish the whole self—body, brain, and spirit.
Seeking Shelter Solutions
Thursday, December 18th at 12:30pm
in Room 50
Join us at our monthly gatherings on the first and third Thursdays from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM in Room 50 to discuss ways to serve and support those in need. Help pack snack bags for the homeless by joining Water in the Desert packing events every other Wednesday at 11AM in the Community Center.
Crafting Calm
Fridays at 11am
in Room 42
Crafting Calm is a creative sanctuary in the middle of a noisy world.
Here, slowing down isn’t just allowed, it’s the whole point. Whether you’re stitching a prayer shawl, sketching in a visual journal, or building a small altar from gathered things, each project becomes a doorway to presence, peace, and quiet joy.
Grieving & Grace
Sunday, December 21st at 3pm
in the Community Center
The Grieving and Grace gathering offers a gentle space for anyone navigating this season with a heavy or complicated heart. Guided by the wisdom of pastoral care, Stephen Ministry, and the teachings of The Learning Community of Loss, Grief and Transformation, we honor the simple yet powerful SALT principles:
See those in grief as they are.
Allow them to be as they are.
Listen without interruption.
Trust their unique process.