Volunteers to discuss trip to Guatemala
A small team of volunteers returned from a short-term aid trip to Guatemala and will share their experiences 9 a.m. Saturday, April 9, at St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, 602 N. Wilmot Road.
The presentation will provide background for those interested in volunteering over the summer. A typical trip lasts about three weeks.
Several times a year, Guatemala Project coordinator Ila Abernathy takes teams into remote Guatemalan communities of primarily Ixil and Quiché Mayans. Teams bring medical supplies and provide clinical assistance, though Abernathy cautions that there is no such thing as a “typical” trip.
“The most important aspects for people thinking about going down are flexibility and utter respect for indigenous cultures,” Abernathy said, emphasizing there is no proselytizing on these trips.
For those interested, visit cprguatemalaproject.org. To contact the church, visit smallangelstucson.org or call 886-7292.
St. Alban’s Episcopal to host rummage sale
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 3738 N. Old Sabino Canyon Road, will sell books, furniture, clothing and more 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, according to press materials.
For more information, visit www.stalbansaz.org or call 296-0791.
End-of-life treatment laws to be discussed
St. Francis in the Foothills United Methodist Church, 4625 E. River Road, will host a presentation by Compassion and Choices on end-of-life treatment choices 11:30 a.m. Sunday, April 10, according to press materials.
For more information, visit stfrancisumc.org or call 299-9063.
Interfaith Council celebrates 26 years
Pima County Interfaith Civic Education Organization will host “A Civic Academy” at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at St. Odilia Catholic Community, 7570 N. Paseo del Norte, to discuss Proposition 123 on the May ballot.
The proposition would allocate $3.5 billion from the general and state land trust funds for education over 10 years.
Pima County Interfaith Civic Education Organization will also celebrate 26 years of connecting religious and community leaders through the Pima County Interfaith Council.
The celebration, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Most Holy Trinity Parish, 1300 N. Greasewood Road, will honor Bishop Gerald Kicanas of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson with the Community Champion Award and others with Champion of Justice Awards, according to press materials.
Tickets for the event, with live music and refreshments, are $20 each.
To register or learn more, visit pimacountyinterfaith.org or call 903-2333.
3 rabbis to share their beliefs at Handmaker
Rabbis from Orthodox, Reform and Conservative branches will share their beliefs at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Handmaker, 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd.
Presented by the Jewish Community Foundation of Southern Arizona, Rabbi Yossi Shemtov of Congregation Young Israel, Rabbi Thomas Louchheim of Congregation or Chadash and Rabbi Robert Eisen of Congregation Anshei Israel will discuss similarities and differences, according to press materials.
Space is limited, so to RSVP call 322-3632.
Muslim Community Center donates 6,800 pounds of potatoes
For the second time in just over three months, the Muslim Community Center, 5100 N. Kevy Place, purchased $1,000 worth of potatoes for Peter Norback’s One Can A Week project.
The money bought 6,852 pounds of potatoes for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
For more information about the Muslim Community Center, visit mcctucson.org or call 329-8568.
Passover meal for LGBT community
Up to 20 people can attend a Passover seder organized through the Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona Pride at 6 p.m. Friday, April 22.
Donations or covered dishes are accepted, and reservations must be made by Friday, April 15.
To RSVP or for more information, email tsbtucson@hotmail.com.
