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1 Saints and Superheroes Chlidren s Summer Camp ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN // VOLUME 6 // ISSUE 2 Camp 2015: Invest in the Spiritual Lives of Youth 6 SPRING 2015

2 EVENTS around the diocese APRIL - JUNE 2015 APRIL MAY (continued) APRIL 3 MAY 23 Good Friday - Diocesan Office Closed Free Mobile Food Pantry ST. LUKE S AT THE MOUNTAIN, PHOENIX First Fridays TRINITY CATHEDRAL, PHOENIX MAY 25 APRIL 5 Memorial Day - Diocesan Office Closed Easter Sunday APRIL 11 JUNE Free Mobile Food Pantry ST. LUKE S AT THE MOUNTAIN, PHOENIX JUNE 5 APRIL 16 First Fridays TRINITY CATHEDRAL, PHOENIX Compline ALL SAINTS, PHOENIX JUNE 6 APRIL 18 Diaconal Ordination TRINITY CATHEDRAL, PHOENIX ECW/Women s Ministries Northern Spring Gathering TBA JUNE 7-13 APRIL 19 Youth Camp CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT Alleluia Fund Sunday W.I.L.D. Camp Program CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT Choral Evensong & Organ Recital ST. PHILIP S IN THE HILLS, TUCSON JUNE 13 Ordination to the Priesthood of The Rev. Kenneth Katona Free Mobile Food Pantry ST. LUKE S AT THE MOUNTAIN, PHOENIX CHRIST THE KING, TUCSON JUNE APRIL 25 Youth Camp CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT Free Mobile Food Pantry ST. LUKE S AT THE MOUNTAIN, PHOENIX W.I.L.D. Camp Program CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT JUNE MAY Children s Camp CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT MAY 1 W.I.L.D. Camp Program CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT First Fridays TRINITY CATHEDRAL, PHOENIX JUNE 23-JULY 3 MAY 2 The 78th General Convention SALT LAKE CITY, UT Holy Orders Day of Discernment & Information JUNE 27 TRINITY CATHEDRAL, PHOENIX MAY 9 Free Mobile Food Pantry ST. LUKE S AT THE MOUNTAIN, PHOENIX MAY 16 Diocesan Confirmation Service TRINITY CATHEDRAL, PHOENIX MAY 17 Choral Evensong & Organ Recital ST. PHILIP S IN THE HILLS, TUCSON additional info about these events online at Free Mobile Food Pantry ST. LUKE S AT THE MOUNTAIN, PHOENIX JUNE 28-JULY 1 ABC (Ankle Biters Camp CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT JUNE 28-JULY 3 Children s Camp CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT W.I.L.D. Camp Program CHAPEL ROCK, PRESCOTT THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ARIZONA Established in 1959, The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona has 25,000 members in 12,500 households in more than 60 congregations. We are part of The Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. DIOCESAN HOUSE 114 W. Roosevelt Street Phoenix, AZ phone fax THE BISHOP OF ARIZONA The Rt. Rev. Kirk Stevan Smith bishop@ CANON FOR ADMINISTRATION Cathy Black cathy@ CANON FOR STEWARDSHIP & PLANNED GIVING The Rev. Canon Timothy Dombek timothy@ CANON FOR FINANCE Vicki Hohnbaum vicki@ CANON FOR MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS Nicole Krug nicole@azdioese.org DEAN OF TRINITY CATHEDRAL The Very Rev. Troy Mendez troy@azcathedral.org DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRIES a Sundin jana@ CANON TO THE ORDINARY The Rev. Canon Megan Traquair megan@ DIRECTOR OF HISPANIC MINISTRIES The Rev. Martir Vasquez revmartir@gmail.com ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN // VOLUME 6 // ISSUE 2 inside this issue Diocesan Events Contents Epistle: Where To Change Your Life Taking Ashes into the Streets Summer Camp Sign-up Saints and Superheroes! Invest in the Spiritual Lives of Youth Camping Fun Knows No Age Limit Native American Ministry The Celebration of Love at St. Andrew s Tucson Imago Dei Middle School in Tucson Teams up with Intuit Credit Card Debt Can Cost You Your Mission Share Episcopal Journal: National News Diocesan Directory SPRING 2015 DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES Jesse Villegas, Jr. jesse@ Cover photo by Chris White. Back cover: Bishop Smith at Church of the Apostles, Oro Valley. Photo by Church of the Apostles. Periodicals Postage Paid at Phoenix, AZ and additional mailing offices. Arizona Episcopalian is published four times per year in uary, April, July and October by The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, 114 W. Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, Arizona USPS # Postmaster send address changes to: P.O. Box 937, Bellmawr, NJ OR ejournal@egpp.com OR call left

3 TAKING ASHES INTO THE STREETS BY NICOLE KRUG CANON FOR MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS On Ash Wednesday, nearly 20 churches around the Diocese of Arizona participated in a fast-growing, nationwide initiative where clergy and lay people visited transit stops, street corners, coffee shops, and college campuses to mark the foreheads of interested passers-by with ashes. For centuries, Christians have received a cross of ashes on the face at the beginning of Lent as a reminder of mortal failings and an invitation to receive God s forgiveness. Ashes to Go provided the opportunity to participate in that tradition for people who have lost their connection to a church, or have never participated before. More information about Ashes to Go can be found at Here are some pictures of our churches out in their communities. Media coverage of the day can be viewed on our Facebook page ( WHERE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE From Left to Right: Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry, Flagstaff Resurrection Church Plant, Gilbert St. Peter s, Litchfield Park Emmaus Church Plant, Surprise St. Thomas, Clarkdale St. Andrew s, Sedona Bottom: St. Andrew s, Tucson BY THE RT REV KIRK S. SMITH BISHOP OF ARIZONA The director of an Episcopal camp center once said to me, People have their lives changed here more often than they do at home in their parish churches. Being a new parish priest at the time, I was highly offended by his remark. However, after 35 years in ministry, I believe he is correct. The routine of parish life is important and meaningful, but for those real mountaintop experiences, you can t beat a time of quiet and reflection in the great outdoors. Fortunately, the Diocese of Arizona is blessed with such a resource in our conference center at Chapel Rock in Prescott. Here, generations of Arizona Episcopalians have attended summer camp, a vestry retreat, or a diocesan gathering. In many, many cases, they have come away with their minds broaden and their spirits lifted. In early March, I was part of two such gatherings at Chapel Rock. The first was a retreat held with the priests of the diocese, both active and retired. Our leader was the nationally renowned Franciscan writer, Fr. Richard Rohr. Many who came had read one or more of his books, and thus attendance was at an all-time high, so many in fact, that the camp could not accommodate them all for an overnight stay. Fr. Rohr did not disappoint, and there were more than a few who used the term life changing to describe their time with him. No sooner had the priests left, than the diocesan staff gathered and welcomed more than 100 lay leaders of the diocese to hear the Congregational Development officer from the Diocese of Texas, Mary MacGregor, instill in them a new sense of the privilege they have to use their talents to the service of God in their congregations. One new vestry member told me, I came here anxious and confused about what I was supposed to do as vestry member. I am leaving with a new confidence and even a sense of joy. These adults added their testimonials to those of hundreds of camp kids from ages 5-18 who tell me they look forward to camp all year long. On a survey given out last year, over 90% of these young campers said that they had given their life to Christ. Clearly, Chapel Rock is one of the most effective tools for evangelism we have. Sadly, the vast majority of our diocese has never been to Chapel Rock. The camp is often mistakenly imagined as a place just for kids, or a venue for those who want to rough it. Nothing could be further from the truth! The camp boasts excellent facilities including motel-style rooms with comfortable beds and private baths, as well as some of the best food in Prescott (a former executive chef from the famous Hassayampa Inn sees to that!). Finding spiritual enlightenment does not always mean mortification of the flesh! So, I invite all of you to become more involved in the life of your camp. Sign up for a program (check their website at send your young people in the summer, support a camper with a scholarship or just drop by for a visit. Who knows, your life might even be changed! SIGN UP Bishop Smith s E-pistle is sent out weekly to subscribers. Please contact Nicole Krug at nicole@ if you would like to receive it. 4 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN SPRING

4 SAINTS AND SUPERHEROES! Prescott, AZ p m a C k c o R l e p a Ch BY JANA SUNDIN, DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN S MINISTRIES What is it you like to do best? What are you good at? Where is God in all of that? After consulting theologians, developmental specialists, play therapists, and other experts in children s spiritual formation, I m happy to report that my findings confirm my suspicions: The things that give us joy, the things we seem uniquely equipped to do in the world, are planted within us by God. What we do when we re playing, enjoying life, and engaging in what we love can be gifts to the world. These gifts are our Saintly Superpowers! This summer at Chapel Rock, children will be learning about a variety of Christian saints. In the stories of the saints, the children will hear stories of regular people who had gifts and great big flaws, and whom God used to change the world in small and large ways. Thomas Merton said, For me, to become a saint means to become myself. Children will see their own lives reflected in the stories of the saints, and will come to identify their own gifts that God uses to heal the world their own Saintly Superpowers. Que s t Conta ions? ct: w ww.ch apelro info@ chape ck.net lro w ww. azdioc ck.net e se org Camp offers many opportunities for children to grow in faith and in friendship through story and prayer, through personal connections with cabin groups, through gaining new skills and confidence on the ropes course, and through lighthearted competition and play at the water carnival. Camp is a remarkable experience of Christian community that stays with campers long after the summer ends. As part of the Communion of Saints, each child in this diocese has a gift to share with the rest of us, and I m so excited to witness them discover their Superpowers. Register to day at w w w.ch ap elro ck.net Please join us at Chapel Rock as we have a super, saintly summer! To register, go to SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE; NO CHILD IS TURNED AWAY FROM CAMP FOR INABILITY TO PAY. Early Bird Savings $20 Off If You Register Before April 15 6 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN SPRING

5 YOU ARE NEVER TO OLD TO GO TO CAMP Camp 60 s More or Less is a fun spiritual summer camp for adults we ve had campers between 42 and 96. It s like the summer camp fun of your childhood with all of the amenities of a deluxe hotel. INVEST IN THE SPIRITUAL LIVES OF YOUTH BY JESSE VILLEGAS, JR. DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES ership, and the stewardship all the gifts and talents. If there one thing to be excited about, it is what s going to happen at Chapel Rock this summer. I encourage all churches to rally up the youth, and get your students to camp. This is not only going to be an incredible experience, but also a spiritual investment with lifelong implications. I am very proud to say that the camp staff has been working diligently on creating a stellar program. As a Chapel Rock camp veteran, it has been a privilege to be part of the formation of a first-class camp. I have complete and utter confidence in camp s lead- 8 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN The main goal of any well-run camp program is making sure the youth have the time of their lives. Summer camp is a much-needed break from the academic year and where creativity, adventure, thrills, smiles and plain old good times are at our disposal. However, the priority is to connect with Jesus in such a way that it warrants a change of heart. My favorite quote from a Chapel Rock camper was this week not only changed my life, but it gives me hope to go home and love my family like I have been loved here at camp. Simply put, our job at camp is to do CRAZY FUN!!!! everything in our power to prepare something special. The divine encounters with the creator of the earth are beyond our works. We know that and we want you to know that. It s by faith and grace we all celebrate what happens at camp. So again, somehow, someway, get the youth to camp. It is sure to be the best summer of their lives! SIGN UP FOR CAMP 2015 ONLINE TODAY! $20 OFF IF YOU REGISTER BEFORE APRIL It s a welcoming camp where you can rest, relax, reflect, refresh, rejuvenate and renew yourself in a Christian setting. Camp wouldn t be camp without a talent show, an exciting music program, arts and crafts, time for meditation and of course, amazing food! The theme of this year s Camp 60 s More or Less is Religions: Mythologies, Legends and Customs. On Tuesday morning, our presenter adjunct faculty member at Pima Community College, Carenn Olson will begin with the Ancient Mainstream Religions ~ Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman and the Nature Religions Paganism, Celtic and Druidism. On Wednesday morning, Carenn will lead us through Judaism Old Testament, the Epic of Gilgamesh, Noah and the Flood and the Torah and Christianity New Testament and the Trinity. On Thursday morning, we will discuss Islam Mohammed, Messenger of God and the Five Pillars of God and concluding with the Contemporary Influences Archaeology, Astrology, and Science with a final wrap-up and question session. This may seem like a really full program, but Ms. Olson has taught this very agenda as a Humanities course. This year is the 30th Anniversary of Camp 60 s! Thirty years ago, Camp 60 s was inspired by a request from The Rt. Rev. Joseph Thomas Heistand, Third Bishop of Arizona. Many people were involved in the inception of Camp 60 s and we will be honoring them (some of whom have been forgotten in name but we will never forget the spirit of those who were so intrinsic in the formation of this wonderful tradition. We will be extending special invitations to as many of these individuals as we are able to locate so come help us honor them and those who have passed on, leaving us this legacy. Camp 60 s More or Less is hosted at Chapel Rock conference facilities in Prescott, Arizona, where you ll experience a breath of fresh mountain air, with the scent of pines, a vista of massive boulders and nearby mountains, and a mild climate. Rooms include comfy beds, private baths and accessible accommodations. Food is prepared by a professional cooking staff with a reputation for delicious and healthy meals served buffet style in the dining hall. This is really like camping at Club Med definitely NOT your kids camp. As always, you can join in as much or as little as you wish. It s your week to enjoy time with other campers or just kick back and relax in the incredible beauty of the Chapel Rock campus. The purpose of Camp 60 s is to get you away from daily interruptions and help you develop a closer relationship with God. HAVE QUESTIONS? CALL: (928) OR (888) CAMP60S@GMAIL.COM REGISTER TODAY: CAMP 60 S More or Less Monday, July 27 thru Friday, July 31, 2015 Chapel Rock Prescott, Arizona SPRING

6 NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRY THE CELEBRATION OF LOVE AT ST. ANDREW S TUCSON uary 1, 2015 began a new era for Native American ministry in the Diocese of Arizona. Bishop Smith established a staff position in a bold move that has not gone unnoticed. At the uary 2015 Province VIII Winter Talk held in Reno, Nevada, the gathered Native people from all over Province VIII passed a resolution honoring Bishop Smith for this move. Posada at St. Matthew's in Tucson. Native American ministry is not new to this diocese. And there have been many ways in which Native American ministry has manifested through congregations who have felt called to this work. The Northeast Regional Parish was once the central clearinghouse for Native American ministry and once hosted the national Paths Crossing Conference. For the last several years, the Program Group for Native American ministry led by The Rev. Vivian Winter Chaser, Lakota and The Rev. Dorothy Saucedo, Navajo have led the efforts throughout the diocese. Native American ministry has taken many forms. Congregations have traveled to the Area Mission of Navajoland to work on projects, build relationships and to lead summer vacation bible camps. Some members of the diocese visited Navajoland via a tour-like experience in an effort to discover more about the Navajo Nation. We have a Companion Diocese relationship with the Navajoland Area Mission, and you will be hearing more about how this relationship will move forward and help both communities grow. There have been pastoral responses to Native people in local hospitals, and there was even a time when families were provided a safe place to stay while they were away from their home base. Additionally, students attending our colleges and universities have at connected with other students and Native American leaders. For years congregations have supported a ministry in Bylas on the San Carlos Apache Reservation providing blankets especially to elders who have no source of heat in the winter. This ministry has captured the hearts of many throughout the diocese. For the last two years, there has been a growing ministry linking congrega- tion in Southern Arizona in collaborative relationships with the Old Pascua Yaqui village in Tucson. This ministry was partially funded by The Episcopal Church Mission Enterprise Zone funding with a $20,000 grant matched by the Diocese. Recently, St. Francis inthe-valley in Green Valley brought together members of the Tucson Flute society and members of the congregation in a flute clinic that has blossomed into developing a traditional music program for youth in the after school program. St. Matthew s formed relationships with the village, and just last December hosted the Posadas where Silent Night was sung in English, Spanish and Yaqui along with other traditional songs. An estimated 125 people attended this traditional ceremony and pledged to take part in the Posadas for the next seven years. St. Matthew s will be attending the Lenten ceremonies in Old Pascua and will continue to engage in activities that will help them to become better acquainted. The Deer Dancers also dedicated the new labyrinth at St. Matthew s during its 50th anniversary celebration with Bishop Smith. And Christ the King and St. Matthew s are the new home for two Women s Talking Circles that will be gathering monthly beginning in May. The Rev. Debbie Royals, Pascua Yaqui, may be new to this position as the Director of Native American ministry but the ministry is not new in the Diocese. We hope to see our links to our neighboring Native American communities and linking Native people living in our urban areas to ministries that will help us all grow in response to this ministry. Rev. Debbie plans to visit the churches in the diocese in a traditional way the four sacred directions throughout the year. Please be in touch with her directly with questions, comments or if you are currently involved in Native American ministry. She may be reached by at debroyals@yahoo.com. BY BREE RICHMOND One of the things I love the most about being an Episcopalian is the deep sense of inclusivity I have felt since joining the church. Warm, welcoming and sincere, I have been in awe of the stunning ease with which stereotypes have been shattered for me time and time again. Our congregation is nothing if not diverse, being comprised of all ages, races, sexes and identities. And we all accept one another as children of God and even as chosen family members. But until very recently, a large component of our parish family was being denied certain rights that others of us take for granted. Arizona had denied marriage rights to same-sex couples until October 17, That day, a federal judge struck down Arizona s ban on gay marriage and cleared the way for legally recognized same-sex unions in the state. Several of our parishioners and even some of our clergy members were finally able to wed. Our deacon, The Rev. Jefferson Bailey, married his partner Richard Steen on December 4; our outgoing treasurer Anne Bowen married her partner Chris Bondante on December 6; and on uary 10 of this year, St. Andrew s former Rector, The Rev. Bob Williams, married his partner Rick Baglione. All three couples have been together for more than 20 years and are wonderful demonstrations of the love that is so fundamental to our faith. In February, on the day after Valentine s Day, we held our first Celebration of Love to honor the fact that everyone could now stand side-by-side in the bonds of marriage. Along with a dozen or so couples, I renewed my vows to my wonderful husband, and it felt so amazing to witness the outpouring of love from other couples, gay or straight, newly wed as well as those who had been together forever. After mass, we all celebrated with cake and champagne. Someone even wore her wedding dress! It truly was a triumphant occasion and victorious moment for marriage equality. TO SEE MORE PICTURE AND VIDEOS OF THE EVENT, VISIT ST. ANDREW S FACEBOOK PAGE AT: 10 ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN SPRING

7 IMAGO DEI MIDDLE SCHOOL IN TUCSON TEAMS UP WITH INTUIT CREDIT CARD DEBT CAN COST YOU Imago Dei Middle School isn t just about bringing low-income students up to academic speed, it s also about helping young scholars connect to community and feel their power to make positive change in the world. For the second year, a dedicated cadre of more than 20 volunteers from the Tucson headquarters of Intuit, Inc. the well-known financial software company has been helping staff plant the seeds of global good citizenship by mentoring eighth graders in the school s Student Community Service Program. The Program began some years ago with the cleanup and refurbishing of the back courtyard of the school building students turned a grimy, dilapidated downtown alley recess into an attractive and productive organic vegetable garden. A waterharvesting system followed. Having transformed their own backyard, students initiated the Urban Organic Garden Outreach Project with the guidance of teachers and their Intuit mentors, participants in the company s We Care & Give Back Program and Green Team. (Intuit also makes a monetary donation to the school for every employee volunteer hour.) The class s vision statement for the Project: One year from now I see the class feeling great and the community looking greener and healthier. The class will have their own functioning business and a bigger garden. Tucson will be a greener city and a healthier one. We ll start more organic gardens to serve and inspire others while having FUN and being happy! Working under the weekly guidance of school staff and the Intuit team, students created a business plan, sourced materials, planted and raised organic vegetable seedlings, tracked expenses, created marketing materials and method cards with planting instructions and recipes for customers, and finally sold seedlings at a nearly $1,000 profit at a local farmers market. Profits were then reinvested to create complete gardening kits that students took back to their homes and neighborhoods which are often short on fresh vegetables after pledging to establish vegetable gardens there. At the end of the semester, students visited Intuit s campus to learn more about potential career choices. We wanted them to understand that the skills they d learned could be used everywhere, said Katharine Gregg, an Intuit business operations manager who led the Imago Dei team. And in helping these kids, I learned that everyone can learn design thinking at any age. This year, students are working on a new product: pollinator-attracting container gardens Bee Pots. (Native bees and other vital pollinators need encouragement.) While developing and implementing the Bee Pot project, students are effortlessly learning about the lifecycles of insects and plants, farming and the food supply, ceramics production, record-keeping, business planning and development, teamwork and salesmanship. Save money with a UMFCU VISA card! Yes, save money. It is counter-intuitive. Let United Methodist Federal Credit Union (UMFCU), providing products and services for Episcopal Federal Credit Union show you how! Debt. Today s culture thrives on it. Debt is accepted and in many cases expected and encouraged. As consumers we often think nothing of borrowing money for both necessary and unnecessary purchases. Debt is expensive. It is not inevitable. Debt is a result of spending dollars you plan to earn or receive in the future on something you want now or for an unexpected emergency. We ve all done it and many continue to do so every day. Are you one of the many folks who carries credit card debt from month to month, paying the minimum payment or a little more? The average annual percentage rate (APR) according to Bankrate.com rate is 13.02% APR. Many cards are in the high teens or low 20% APR. UMFCU s VISA introductory rate (4.99% APR for the first 36 months) can assist you. Our card offers Scorecard Rewards, NO balance transfer, annual, cash advance or hidden fees. Savings could be significant. For example: You owe $200 on your current credit card and you make payments for pay off in 36 months as below: APR % MONTHS TO PAY MONTHLY PAYMENT TOTAL INTEREST PAID Transfer your current credit card balance to UMFCU VISA and save with lower monthly payments and significantly less interest paid. It s money in your pocket! FOR MORE INFORMATION: (800) CORPORATE OFFICE (602) PHOENIX BRANCH OFFICE OR *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Introductory APR for New UMFCU Visa s valid for 90 days on all transactions including new purchases, cash advances and balance transfers, with a 3 year term. Offer good for new UMFCU Visa accounts only. After that, your APR will revert to your current rate at that time **For existing UMFCU VISA credit card holders, balance transfers are only available through April 15, 2015, with a 3 year term. SAVINGS WITH UMFCU CARD ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN SPRING

8 YOUR MISSION SHARE AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2015 PARISH/MISSION Benson, St. Raphael s Bisbee, St. John s Casa Grande, St. Peter s Cave Creek, Good Shepherd Chandler, St. Matthew s Clarkdale, St. Thomas Coolidge, St. Michael s Douglas, St. Stephen s Flagstaff, Epiphany Glendale, St. Andrew s Glendale, St. John/Baptist Globe, St. John s Green Valley, St. Francis Holbrook, St. George Kingman, Trinity Lake Havasu City, Grace Lakeside, Our Saviour Litchfield Park. St. Peter s Mesa, St. Mark s Mesa, Transfiguration Morenci, SS Philip & James Nogales, St. Andrew s Oro Valley, Apostles Paradise Valley, Christ Payson, St. Paul s Phoenix, Trinity Phoenix, All Saints Phoenix, St Jude s Phoenix, St. Luke s Phoenix, Santa Maria Phoenix, St. Mary s Phx, St Paul s Sudanese Phoenix, St. Stephen s Phoenix, San Pablo Prescott, St. Luke s Safford, All Saint s Scottsdale, Nativity Scottsdale, St Anthony Scottsdale, St. Barnabas Sedona, St. Andrew s Sierra Vista, St Stephen s Sun City, All Saints Sun City, St. Christopher s Sun City West, Advent Tempe, Epiphany Tempe, St. Augustine s Tempe, St. James Tombstone, St. Paul s Tucson, Christ the King Tucson, Grace St. Paul s Tucson, St. Alban s Tucson, St. Andrew s Tucson, St. Matthew s Tucson, St. Michael s Tucson, St. Philip s Wickenburg, St. Alban s Williams, St. John s Winslow, St. Paul s Totals YTD Reported Income 6, , , , , , , , , ,94 6, , , , , , , , , , , ,34 5, , , , , , ,66 6, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,527, YTD 16.9% of Income 1, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,59 4, , , , , , , , YTD Paid 1, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , YTD Unpaid 2, () 1, , , , No Reports Received for Months Dec - Dec - Dec - Dec - Dec - Dec - Dec - Dec - Dec - Many congregations find it helpful to list in their Sunday bulletins an update on income and expenses. This makes for good transparency of church finances, but also is a gentle reminder to those who might be behind in their giving. The Finance Committee, with the consent of Diocesan Council, has suggested that we do a similar public reporting. Above is a listing of our congregations, their mission share, and their current standing. In a few exceptional cases, Council has granted an alternative payment plan to congregations facing severe economic dislocation. Those are so marked. The Council wishes to thank those congregations who are current in their mission giving and encourage those who may be behind. THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH WELCOMES YOU EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF ARIZONA tel fax AZDIOCESE.ORG All Saints Safford All Saints of the Desert Sun City All Saints Phoenix Christ Church of the Ascension Paradise Valley Christ the King Tucson Church of Our Saviour Lakeside Church of the Advent Sun City West Church of the Apostles Oro Valley Church of the Epiphany Flagstaff Church of the Epiphany Tempe Church of the Nativity Phoenix Church of the Transfiguration Mesa Emmaus Church Plant Surprise Good Shepherd of the Hills Cave Creek Grace Church Lake Havasu City Grace St. Paul s Tucson Iglesia Episcopal de San Pablo Phoenix Resurrection Church Plant Gilbert Saints Philip & James Morenci Santa Maria Phoenix St. Alban s Tucson St. Alban s Wickenburg stalbanswburg.qwestoffice.net St. Andrew s Glendale St. Andrew s Nogales St. Andrew s Sedona St. Andrew s Tucson St. Anthony on the Desert Scottsdale St. Augustine s Tempe staugustinetempe.org St. Barnabas on the Desert Scottsdale St. Christopher s in the West Valley Sun City St. Francis-in-the-Valley Green Valley St. George s Holbrook St. James the Apostle Tempe St. John the Baptist Glendale St. John s Bisbee St. John s Globe St. John s Episcopal-Lutheran Congregation Williams St. Jude s Phoenix St. Luke s Prescott St. Luke s at the Mountain Phoenix St. Mark s Mesa St. Mary s Phoenix St. Matthew s Chandler St. Matthew s Tucson St. Michael & All Angels Tucson St. Michael s Coolidge St. Paul the Apostle Sudanese Church Phoenix St. Paul s Payson St. Paul s Tombstone St. Paul s Winslow St. Peter s Litchfield Park St. Peter s Casa Grande St. Philip s In The Hills Tucson St. Raphael in the Valley Benson St. Stephen s Douglas St. Stephen s Phoenix St. Stephen s Sierra Vista St. Thomas of the Valley Clarkdale Trinity Cathedral Phoenix Trinity Church Kingman Trinity Lutheran-Episcopal Congregation Willcox CAMPUS MINISTRIES ASU Campus Ministry Tempe Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry Flagstaff NAU Episcopal Campus Ministry at U of A Tucson Incarnation ASU Polytechnic Campus Ministry Mesa ARIZONA EPISCOPALIAN

9 find us at AZDIOCESE on twitter & facebook For the most up-to-date information about events in the Diocese, church resources, news, church & clergy directories, and more, visit the Diocesan website at Our Mission We exist to encourage and connect leaders as they grow Christ s church Existimos para animar y conectar líderes a medida que crecen la iglesia de Cristo BISHOP SMITH S VISITATION SCHEDULE April 4/5 Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix 4/12 St. Alban s, Tucson 4/19 Grace St. Paul s, Tucson 4/26 Good Shepherd of the Hills, Cave Creek May 5/3 St. Barnabas on the Desert, Scottsdale 5/10 Christ Church of the Ascension, Paradise Valley 5/17 All Saints, Phoenix 5/24 St. Philip s In The Hills, Tucson 5/31 Trinity Cathedral, Phoenix June 6/7 St. Stephen s, Phoenix 6/14 St. Paul s, Payson 6/21 St. Jude s, Phoenix The Episcopal Diocese of Arizona 114 W. Roosevelt Street Phoenix, Arizona tel fax