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This week here is a poem by Mary Oliver for us to reflect on. "Praying" which I cherish when I find myself in spiritual paralysis. 

"Praying"

It doesn't have to be

the blue iris, it could be

weeds in a vacant lot, or a few

small stones; just

pay attention, then patch

a few words together and don't try

to make them elaborate, this isn't

a contest but the doorway

into thanks, and a silence in which

another voice may speak

("Praying" is a celebrated poem by Mary Oliver, first published in her 2006 collection Thirst.)

May your new voice speak now amidst your silence. And may each of us affirm the gift of our lives as we celebrate yours.

Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?

Sunday—Bible Study after worship. We gather in the Conference Room to continue our study of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. Led by Pastor Richard Mauthe.

 Sunday, Jan. 25—Dinner at The Lot.  For everyone who was making a turkey casserole/hot dish, please drop off the food here at the church between 2pm-4pm. Volunteers to help serve are always welcome as well.  Questions, contact Betsy Korsmo, text/call her at 520-425-6713.

Tuesday, Jan. 27—Pint with the People at 6:30pm. Come to Catalina Brewing Company (6918 N Camino Martin), grab a beverage of choice, and settle in for good conversation about faith and life.

Sunday, Feb. 1—Annual Congregation Meeting in Werner Hall after worship. Let’s celebrate all that was accomplished in 2025 and our hopes and dreams for 2026.

Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Beginning Painting class from 1pm-4pm in the Luther Room.  This course is for people who would like to be able to paint, but never dreamed they could.  The painting medium is acrylics, and the subject is pets. Interested contact Stan Thorud at 612-670-5328.

Starting Tuesday, Feb. 3 - Intermediate Painting class from 9am-Noon in the Luther Room.  Already know the basic of painting or took the Beginning Painting class? In this class you will be painting a landscape picture of your choice, so everyone is NOT painting the same picture.  The painting medium is acrylics. Interested contact Stan Thorud at 612-670-5328.

2025 Annual Report, a report of the highlights from 2025 and the aspirations for 2026.

The Annual Congregation Meeting will be on Sunday, February 1 in Werner Hall after worship.

Join in the fun, fellowship, activities, and food! All the women of the congregation are invited to attend the WELCA Kino Conference Spring Retreat on Saturday, March 7 from 8:30am-2:30pm here at BSLC.  The theme is “Hats Off to Faith-Hope-Love”  Ladies are encouraged to wear hats as part of the retreat theme.  The cost is $20 and includes lunch (pulled pork & salads).

Registration is due by Friday, Feb. 20, registration forms are available on the table in the gathering area, from the church office, or from Barbara Peterson.

Welcome into our community today as we seek to follow the one who gathers us.
May you feel a connection to the beautiful Savior in worship this day! May you join us in learning and seeking to live in G.R.A.C.E. (Generosity, Reaching Out, Advocacy, Compassion, Encouragement).   

We gather in the unity of Christ and are all invited to the Lord’s Table. He is the host —we are all guests. We celebrate that Jesus came to us and continues to come to us.  In faith we receive the body and blood of our Lord and Savior. We believe that he did this “for you.”

Join us in-person, on Facebook Live at Beautifulsaviortucson, and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88641186563   Meeting ID: 886 4118 6563 and Passcode: 188820