Palm Sunday to mark church merger
Grace St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St., is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the merger of Grace and St. Paul’s Episcopal churches at its 10 a.m. service on Palm Sunday, March 20.
On March 24, 1991, worshippers walked from St. Paul’s on North Vine Avenue and East Speedway to the church’s current location, according to press materials.
For information, call 327-6857 or visit gsptucson.org
Purim show to spoof ‘Book of Mormon’
Temple Emanu-El’s Purim Extravaganza is a musical titled “The Book of Esther.”
The G-rated musical, inspired by Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon,” will begin 10 a.m. Sunday, March 20. A carnival will follow the performance, according to press materials.
The performance is free, but carnival wristbands cost $20 for the first with food and $15 for each additional wristband with food, or $15 for the first wristband without food and $10 for each additional wristband without food. Temple Emanu-El, 225 N. Country Club Road, will also host a Purim Pizza Party and Megillah Reading 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. Pizza is $5 for adults, $2 for kids ages 5 to 12.
To make reservations for either event, call 327-4501. For information visit tetucson.org.
All-night ‘Inferno’ reading at St. Philip’s
Starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 24, St. Philip’s in the Hills Episcopal Church, 4440 N. Campbell Ave., will host an all-night reading of Dante’s “Inferno.”
The Maundy Thursday tradition is a reminder of the request of Jesus to his followers that they remain awake with him the night before his crucifixion, according to press materials.
Readings will take place in 30-minute intervals, include silent meditation and music and conclude at 10 a.m. Friday, March 25.
For information, visit stphilipstucson.org or call 299-6421.
Pantano to hold day
of Easter activities
The New Life Celebration at Pantano Christian Church, 1755 S. Houghton Road, includes egg hunts, train rides and a petting zoo, among other activities.
The free event is 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Food will be available for purchase.
For information, visit pccwired.org or call 298-5395.
