As AI technology continues to develop at an unprecedented speed, it will no doubt continue to impact our world and our lives. Christian researcher Carie Nieuwhof has researched the topic for the last few years and written a book “AI and the Future Church” for church leaders. Rev. Ron Bartlow is willing to lead a small group discussion of the book if there is interest.
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.
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.
We believe being kind matters, and we know it could make a difference. But apparently we can all use a reminder, as the “Ben’s Bells” mosaics around town give proof. In much the same way, we are excited to share that this October we are joining with other churches around the nation in taking part in a campaign for kindness that originated with the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City: “Do Unto Others.”
St. Paul’s UMC Wonderful Wednesdays return this summer! Each Wednesday of from June 7 to July 19 (except July 5), we will have dinner and fellowship together, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm.
We recently worked with a graphic designer to create a modern logo and accompanying graphic for use across all the media platforms we utilize (website, print pieces, YouTube videos, physical pieces, etc), as our church’s previous .jpg logo was limited in how it could scale and be utilized. The work included a modernized color palette that our communications will also be introducing and utilizing.
Have you ever noticed how large our campus is? It can take a lot of work to keep the campus looking great and the facilities staff can use your help. On Saturday, March 25, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm, join us as we make the campus and buildings look the best they can before we welcome people on Easter!
If you are new to St. Paul’s UMC and would like to learn more about The United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s, and what it means to be a member or our congregation, we invite you to join a three-week Newcomers group with Rev. Ron Bartlow!
Would you like to learn more about the centuries old, annual cross border pilgrimage to Magdalena, Sonora, in Mexico? The Border Community Alliance (BCA), in conjunction with the University of Arizona Center for Latin American Studies, presents the documentary “Pilgrimage to Magdalena” at the Loft Cinema. Jerry Haas, a former pastor at St. Paul’s, is now a senior board member of the BCA.
Just as the seasons of the natural year cycle in a familiar routine, many cultures develop annual calendars with days and seasons of meaning. The Christian church is no different. Reverend Ron explains the Seasons of the Church Year in his latest post.
