Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Rev. Dr. Jonathan Zenz holds a Doctorate in Consciousness Studies from Emerson Theological Institute and is ordained in both Unity and Religious Science. A Tucson native, he studied theatre at the University of Arizona and built a successful career as a performer in Los Angeles and an Emmy-nominated TV producer in New…
Donna Boring Our first fall Wednesday Adult Christian Education Class begins Sept. 10 and will include six sessions. We meet on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Elizabeth Room in the Education/Administration Building at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church in Catalina. We will be discussing the book “Wrestling with Doubt Finding Faith,” by…
Robin Conner and Nancy Yob It’s a known fact that Methodists love to eat; yes, many United Methodists enjoy potlucks. This tradition stems from a long-standing practice of sharing food and fellowship within the church community. Food unites us, heals us, and sustains us, so whether the occasion is thanking volunteers, enjoying holidays, or gathering…
Sam Page In today’s fragmented society, sometimes it is hard for us to find real connections. The digital world offers ways to communicate, but not always to truly connect. For my wife and me, the church gives us a deeper sense of belonging—it’s a place where names are remembered, faces are familiar, and the hand…
We Have a New Address! Melanie Einbund We have a permanent address where we can mail correspondence, membership renewals, donations, special events, and Book of Remembrance entries, among other items: Congregation B’nai Midbar PO Box 9223 Tucson, AZ 85738 Congregation B’nai Midbar (formerly IJSS) is celebrating 25 years since the founding of your Jewish Community. Our…
Edwin Harry Sand Jr. Edwin Harry Sand Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Aug. 1, 2025, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous journey with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s dementia. Born in Ellendale, N.D., on March 11, 1941, Ed was the son of Edwin and Bernice Sand. He grew up working on the family…
Ways to Interact With a Narcissist Dr. Rose Bricker, Blue Lemon Therapy A few months ago, I wrote an article about how to identify narcissist traits and behaviors. This month, I would like to provide some tips on how to manage the interactions you may have with a narcissist. If you are in a relationship…
Gary Chalk My Monday morning routine is to publish my latest Living Retired column. My wife Jan’s routine is to ask, “Gary, how on earth do you come up with such gobbledygook?” I explain that frequently the stories fall in my lap, or more recently, in my wallet; but actually, it didn’t fall in my…
