Special Events
Mindful Movers Has A New Home!
Thursday, January 8th
at 10:00am
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.
Friday At The Movies: My Octopus Teacher
Friday, January 9th
at 2:00pm
in Room 50
Have you ever experienced a profound sense of peace while watching a sunset or some kind of unexplainable energy while in a forest? The connection between nature and spirituality is a fundamental human experience recognized for millennia.
My Octopus Teacher is a documentary that explores such a connection. The film covers a year spent by filmmaker Craig Foster forging a relationship with a wild common octopus in a South African kelp forest. The film won Best Documentary Feature at the 93rd Academy Awards.
Connecting with nature is a journey that can lead to profound insights and a deeper understanding of our place in the universe.
How has nature touched your soul? What does science tell us about this subject? We will explore this topic and discuss after the film!
Paws For Pancakes
In Connection With Hope of Deliverance & Southern Arizona Reptile Rescue and Education
Saturday, January 10th
at 9:30am
Campus Wide - FREE Event
Paws for Pancakes is a joyful, all-ages community gathering that brings people and animals together for a morning filled with connection, curiosity, and care. This free, campus-wide event invites neighbors, families, and animal lovers alike to wander, learn, and celebrate alongside dogs, cats, reptiles, and more—each with their own story and chance to find a loving home.
Guests can enjoy an unlimited pancake and waffle buffet for $10 per person, explore animal adoptions, experience live animal demonstrations, and discover a lively mix of vendor tables, a boutique store, bake sale, and hands-on craft room. Whether you come for the pancakes, the animals, or simply the shared sense of community, Paws for Pancakes offers a space to linger, learn, and connect—no tickets required, just curiosity and an open heart.
Contact Shar or Kaitlin to volunteer!
Exploring Membership at St.Francis
Saturday, January 24th
at 9:00am
in Room 50
This class invites participants into a meaningful conversation about what it means to belong at Saint Francis in the Foothills UMC. It is a time to share stories, listen deeply, and learn how individual spiritual journeys intersect with the life of this church community.
Together, we will explore the history, mission, and ministries of Saint Francis, while creating space for questions, reflection, and honest dialogue. The class offers an opportunity to understand not only how the church is organized, but why it exists, what it values, and how it seeks to live out faith in the world.
This class is open to everyone—those considering membership, long-time members wanting a refresher, and anyone who is curious about Saint Francis and its vision. Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome to join the conversation and discover how your story might connect with this community. We Hope you will join us!
RSVPs Requested To Ensure Enough Materials For All
Wonderful Wednesday Potluck
Wednesday, January 28th
at 5:00pm
in the Community Center
Wonderful Wednesday is a midweek potluck designed to be easy, welcoming, and genuinely enjoyable. It’s a chance to sit down with others, share a meal, and catch up without a program, agenda, or expectation that you bring anything more than yourself.
As we begin 2026, this gathering is about reconnecting—meeting new faces, strengthening familiar friendships, and creating space for conversation that doesn’t feel rushed. Bring a dish if you’d like, or just come and join the table.
Whether you’ve been part of Saint Francis for years, are new to the community, or are simply looking for a relaxed way to connect midweek, The Wonderful Wednesday Potluck is an open invitation to gather and share life together.
