Religion and faith: Communities start new year with education

Episcopal parish to discuss traditions

St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 602 N. Wilmot Road, will explore the characteristics of a High Church at 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, according to press materials.

High Church refers to Anglican tradition that emphasizes formal liturgy.

For more information about the church, visit smallangelstucson.org or call 886-7292.

UA professor, architect to present on encyclical

Two parishioners at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church will discuss the pope’s encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Si,’” at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 1300 N. Greasewood Road, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11.

Katie Hirschboeck is an associate professor of climatology at the University of Arizona, and Hank Krzysik is an architect specializing in sustainable designs.

The presentation is part of the parish’s “Theology Uncorked” series, and will continue with a second presentation on the encyclical Monday, Feb. 8.

For more information, visit mostholytrinityparish.org or call 884-9021.

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St. Philip’s will host program on grief

St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave., will host an eight-week program for anyone grieving a recent death.

The faith-based program takes place Tuesday evenings, 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12 and continuing through Tuesday, March 1.

The series, called “Walking the Mourner’s Path: Transforming Grief into Joyful Living,” offers grief support for anyone coping with a death from within the last 24 months, according to press materials. Attendance is required for all sessions.

The program costs $75 and includes materials. To register, email Cameron Rau at mournerspath@stphilipstucson.org or call 440-2240.

Buddhist group holds relationship session

The Awam Tibetan Buddhist Institute, 3400 E. Speedway, will host a workshop about relationships 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 16.

The workshop is part of a series on the application of Buddhism to daily life, and will examine how to approach relationships intentionally, according to press materials. The workshop costs $20.

For more information, visit awaminstitute.org or call 622-8460.