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!
Fuel the Drive
THERE'S STILL TIME! DRIVE ENDS ON OCTOBER 31ST
We’re collecting protein-rich, individually wrapped, easy-to-open items to support our ongoing product drive for those in need. Items such as tuna or chicken packs, protein bars, peanut butter cups, fruit cups, and applesauce pouches are especially appreciated. Every contribution helps ensure that our neighbors have access to nourishing, ready-to-eat food; simple to share, easy to open, and packed with care.
For questions, please contact the office or Patricia George for more information.
The Bible With & Without Jesus Bible Study
NO CLASS THIS SUNDAY! Class resumes Sunday, October 26th at 11:00am.
This six-week study invites you to see scripture with fresh eyes. Guided by Pastor Mike and using The Bible With and Without Jesus by renowned scholars Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Brettler, we’ll explore some of the most widely quoted Hebrew Bible passages in the New Testament, uncovering what they meant in their original context and how Jews and Christians have interpreted them over centuries.
Together we’ll engage with texts like the creation story, Adam and Eve, Isaiah’s Suffering Servant, Jonah, and Psalm 22 — whose powerful words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me,” Jesus speaks from the cross. This study offers a chance to deepen your understanding, honor multiple traditions, and discover new ways these texts speak to your life today.
Sophia's Circle
Sunday, October 12th at 10:45am
in Ravenscroft Hall
Sophia’s Circle is a gathering space for women of St. Francis to grow spiritually through learning, reflection, and meaningful connection.
This group is open to anyone who has attended St. Francis—even just once. Together, we explore a wide range of spiritual topics in a welcoming, supportive environment where honesty, curiosity, and laughter are always encouraged.
Each gathering begins with a heartfelt check-in, a time to listen deeply and be seen, followed by a participant-led interactive program. We close by sharing insights, intentions, and blessings from the time spent together.
If you're seeking connection, spiritual nourishment, and a circle of women walking this path together, we hope you’ll join us. You will be warmly welcomed.
Stolen Stability: The Plight of Mobile Home Owners
Sunday, October 12th at 11:00am
in the Celebration Center
Out-of-state corporations are receiving guaranteed government loans at low interest rates from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to purchase mobile home parks. After purchase, the rents paid by mobile owners can be significantly raised without any or with few additional investments in the property. This practice is displacing low-income residents. The corporations can then sell to a new group of investors showing great profits based on the rent increases. The current laws do not protect mobile home owners from displacement or loss of property.
Mary Alice Theroux, activist and advocate for fair practice in Mobile Home (MH) Parks will be speaking at St Francis on October 12th at 11:00 am after Sunday services. She is a board member of the Arizona Association of Mobile Home Owners. They seek a number of changes to the laws governing MH owners who rent land. Come learn more about the subject and find out how you can support a more equitable future for MH owners living on rented land.
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.
Signup To Read
For October
Ready to share your voice and be part of something meaningful? Sign-up sheets are now available in the foyer for the month of August and we want YOU to participate! There are four special roles you can sign up for:
🕯️ Candle Lighter
🔔 Call to Awareness
🙏 Prayer
📖 Scripture Reading
Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned reader, your presence matters. Don’t be shy—let your light shine!
If you have any questions or want to learn more, reach out to Deborah
UMC 101: With Pastor Mike
Mondays at 11:00am & 5:30pm
in Room 50
Curious about what makes the United Methodist Church unique? Join Pastor Mike for this engaging introduction to our faith tradition. Together we’ll explore topics related to the United Methodist faith tradition including sacraments, history, polity, and more. This class is an opportunity to ask questions, share your perspective, and deepen your understanding of what it means to be part of the UMC. Whether you are brand new or a longtime member, you’ll leave with a richer picture of the United Methodist Faith and your place within it.
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.
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.
Crafting Calm
Every Friday, From 11:00am - 12:30pm
in Room 42
Join us for Crafting Calm, a welcoming space where you can bring your own craft project, create a mandala, or crochet a prayer shawl while enjoying the peace that creativity brings. Studies show that crafting helps relieve stress, and doing so in a group enhances these benefits even more. The prayer shawls made by our Crafting Calm Friday Group have been a huge hit, and more are on the way! If you’d like to contribute by making a prayer shawl but can’t attend in person, Judy Robinson can provide you with materials to create one at home. If you’d like to receive a prayer shawl and none were available after Sunday service, let Judy Robinson or Shar know, and they will add you to the list.
It's Stargazing Time!
Saturday, October 18th at 6:30pm
on the Celebration Center Front Porch
Lift your eyes to the heavens and step into a night where wonder stretches as far as the stars themselves. Together with guides from the Tucson Amateur Astronomers Association, we’ll journey through constellations and galaxies, learning the stories written across the sky while glimpsing the beauty of the cosmos through telescopes.
This evening promises not only breathtaking views, but also community—refreshments to share, guided sky tours for all ages, and even a special kids’ table filled with activities to spark young imaginations. It’s a chance to slow down, look up, and be reminded of just how vast and extraordinary creation truly is.
Harvest of Hope
Ministry Fair
Sunday, October 19th at 11:00am
in the Community Center
Celebrate the spirit of community at our Harvest of Hope Ministry Fair! This annual gathering is more than an event—it’s a living expression of who we are at St. Francis in the Foothills. Throughout the day you’ll discover the many ministries that bring hope to life in our church and beyond, each one offering a chance to connect, to serve, and to grow together.
The fair will be alive with energy—fun activities for all ages, opportunities to meet ministry leaders face-to-face, and the irresistible flavor of local food trucks filling the air. It’s a time to explore, to celebrate, and to experience the joy of being part of something larger than ourselves. Whether you’re new to St. Francis or a longtime member, Harvest of Hope is the place to find your next step, your new passion, or simply the joy of being in community.
Come ready to laugh, learn, and be inspired—this is an event you won’t want to miss!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kaitlin Brinkhoff at communications@stfrancisumc.org
Have Extra Tennis Balls?
As the 2025 school year begins, our teachers need your help!
The amazing educators in our St. Francis community are seeking lightly used or new tennis balls to place on classroom chair legs—helping chairs glide smoothly and keeping classrooms quiet so students can focus.
You can drop donations in the designated baskets at the Celebration Center and the church office. Every tennis ball you give directly supports a teacher and makes a difference in our local schools.
Let’s rally together and help our teachers start the year strong!