Join us for a night at the theater to see our own Crystal Stark starring in the stage musical Sister Act! We have tentatively reserved a block of tickets together for the 7pm showing on Friday, October 16 at Saguaro City Musical Theater. (In addition, if there is interest, we will look in to hosting […]
Anyone who is new to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church and wishes to learn more about us, and especially those who have expressed interest in joining the church, are invited to join Rev. Ron Bartlow and some of our church leaders for a special lunch gathering on Sunday, September 15, at 12 noon.
Are you interested in joining with friends from the congregation to travel? If so, please complete the survey below so we have a way to gauge interest before we invest in planning. If there is enough interest, we will host a gathering in mid-October to share potential ideas based on expressed interest.
While the number one thing we may think of from it is the “big fish,” the Biblical narrative of Jonah, from the 12 minor prophets, describes our perennial struggle with change. This Bible Study, tentatively titled “Jonah and the Wailing” (because change makes us want to wail!), will look at the narrative of the Book of Jonah as humorously illustrative of the work of changing to meet “adaptive” challenges. “Adaptive” challenges are described in a variety of sociological works as challenges that are new and not resolvable with previous knowledge or skill; we must learn new things and adapt to the challenge.
We start the new year with a special worship series that will integrate Biblical storytelling and teachings, Christian tradition, and socio-political realities. We’re going to risk telling the truth in church; lamenting, protesting, and complaining about what is wrong, yes, but doing so with hope that God has an alternative for us to pursue together. God’s desire is a greater good for us all. Let’s face the falsehoods around us, and seek to hear God’s alternative.
Christmas just is not complete without Christmas Eve worship by candlelight. We hope you will consider joining us for one of our special services to celebrate this holy evening. Each service will feature the traditional singing of Silent Night by candlelight.
Join us this Advent season for our fun and festive Advent worship series: “Christmas Through the Lens of Hollywood”. In addition to entertaining us, movies can have the ability to touch our hearts. We invite you to be join us each week in worship as we reflect on how the traditional themes of Advent (Hope, Peace, Joy, Love) are viewed through the lens of some of Hollywood’s favorite Christmas movies.
Mountain Pathways is an original study and small group experience that invites participants to prayerfully evaluate the connection between their beliefs and their behaviors, and then pursue a pathway of growth as a follower of Jesus Christ.
Join with Rev. Ron and others from our congregation and community to read and discuss together the book Life After Loss (by Rev. Bob Deits) which provides wisdom and practical exercises for navigating the uncertain terrain of grief and recovery. We will meet through the season of Lent, for seven Mondays beginning March 3, 2025.
As we grow in grace, we learn to jettison those things that separate us from God and God’s love and pursue those that help that love be made real in our world. In the new year, Rev. Ron Bartlow will lead us through seven key turning points in his faith – sharing stories, experiences, and Biblical lessons that have contributed to his ongoing growth as a disciple of Christ.
