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Noel Andersen's Ordination
Christmas 2011 pictures
Family Service December 12, 2011
Mariachi Christmas pictures
Pumpkin Patch pictures
Faith and Arizona’s Criminal Justice System:
Our in-depth 6-Part Series begins on Sunday, January 15
4:30-6:00 p.m. on Sundays in the Redman Room.
There will be one or more presenters who will speak briefly, allowing ample time for your questions and comments. Note that snacks and beverages will be provided for each session.
January 15 - Criminal Justice 101
This session will provide an overview of the legal and judicial systems and will feature a prosecutor, public defender and judge. They will also explore what changes they would like to see in Arizona.
January 29 - Diverse Faith Perspectives on Criminal Justice
Our speakers will present their perspectives from the Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim and Quaker faith traditions.
February 12 - Sentencing and Alternatives to Prison
We will concentrate on the impacts of Arizona's mandatory sentencing and truth-in-sentencing, alternatives to incarceration including veterans', drug and mental health courts, and Teen Court.
February 26 - The Human Impact of our Criminal Justice System
Presenters will bring us their experiences as crime victims and those who have served time in a state correctional facility.
March 4 - Private Prisons and Immigrant Detention Facilities
We intend to explore why private state prisons and private federal detention facilities have proliferated and the debate about their appropriateness. Speakers will include representatives of BorderLinks and the American Friends Service Committee.
March 18 - Prisoner Reentry Programs. How Can We, as People of Faith, Make Change?
98% of prisoners come home. Effective prisoner reentry programs can ease the return of the formerly incarcerated to their families and communities and can reduce recidivism.
And as a wrap-up of the series, we will delve into the various opportunities to make change and will provide ways for congregation members to engage right away.
Like a good pair of boots, this annual concert series has slowly been broken in, and is getting better each year. Our aim is to bring the best acoustic, roots music to the Santa Cruz Valley that not only honors the well worn grooves of the past while moving us further down the road where great harmonies are not just sung but emit a purpose.
See the 11th Annual Javarita Coffeehouse Concert Series
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Theology on Tap
February 21st at 6:00 PM
In the tradition of the protestant reformer Martin Luther, we gather at El Charro Café in Sahuarita to have an engaging conversation about theology, scripture and God’s presence/non-presence in current events.
All are welcome, some have a beer, some have water and most have a few chips and salsa or even a burrito.
February 21st at 6:00 PM
In the tradition of the protestant reformer Martin Luther, we gather at El Charro Café in Sahuarita to have an engaging conversation about theology, scripture and God’s presence/non-presence in current events.
All are welcome, some have a beer, some have water and most have a few chips and salsa or even a burrito.
The Social World of Early Christianity
February 24-25, 2012
Arthur Dewey and Joanna Dewey
The myth of Christian origins maintains that early Christianity was a unity, a loving community. But far back into the mists of emerging Christianity, what we see is conflict and controversy. In this lecture we will examine the plurality and diversity in early Christian belief, why Christianity grew, why it succeeded and how Constantine imposed unity on the believers.
Lecture
From Jesus to Constantine: From Diversity to Unity
Friday evening, 7:30-9:00 PM
Workshops
Social world of the Roman Empire and its Christian communities
Imperial images in stone and song
Implications for contemporary Christianity
Saturday, 9:30AM-4:00PM
Pre-registration by February 10, 2012 - $60
Registration after February 10, 2012 - $75
Additional family member $50
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