Study on Genesis
to begin at St. Francis

St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church will host a series of classes on the book of Genesis.

The six-week series begins 10:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12 at the church, 4625 E. River Road, and will continue at the same time on Sundays, July 19, July 26, Aug. 2, Aug. 9 and Aug. 16.

Information presented through DVD by Amy-Jill Levine, a professor of New Testament and Jewish studies at Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School, will β€œintroduce participants to new methods of biblical study and challenge old thinking,” according to press materials. Discussion will follow.

For more information visit stfrancisumc.org or call 299-9063.

Speedway mosque has good fireworks view

Tucson’s chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has a great view of the β€œA” Mountain fireworks from its parking lot, according to Umer Shahid, the chapter’s public affairs director.

On July 4, the Yousuf Mosque, 250 W. Speedway, will host a free barbecue and cap the night with that view of the fireworks over the downtown area.

The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Register at tinyurl.com/amctucson

Church hosts $60 class on baby-sitter safety

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Tucson, 4831 E. 22nd St., will host a Safe Sitter class 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, July 11.

This community class will teach children 11 and older how to handle stressful situations while baby-sitting. The class includes medical and safety instructions, along with basic child-care skills, according to press materials.

There are limited slots for the $60 class. Students should bring a lunch.

To RSVP, contact Heather Reed at hreed@uuctucson.org. Call the church at 748-1551.


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Contact reporter Johanna Willett at jwillett@tucson.com or 573-4357. On Twitter: @JohannaWillett