Nan Nasser and Shawne Cryderman It is not often that a church can admit it has been assisted by a series of criminal actions, but Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church in Catalina has been such a recipient. Community Circle Players, founded in 2016 by Susan Sterling and Shawne Cryderman, has produced two dinner theatre murder mysteries,…
Nan Nasser For several years Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church has hosted a special Sunday program called “Faith in Action” where congregants and guests get involved in activities that benefit others in our neighboring communities. There are a variety of activities that involve people in projects designed to show our love for our neighbors. Having…
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church is welcoming back many snowbirds, launching faith enhancing programs and will celebrate its 20th birthday in October. In November we will begin our collection of nonperishable food items suited to Thanksgiving baskets that will be distributed by IMPACT of So. Arizona. December will be our annual time to work…
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will host the “MSPC Arts Fair Under the Ramada” on Sunday, November 13, immediately following the 10:00 a.m. church worship service. Crafters and bakers are busy knitting, sewing, beading, painting, cooking and generating many other items. Proceeds from this event will benefit local charities that provide services to the…
Nan Nasser In the Christian religion Easter is a time to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead as described in the New Testament. The 40 days preceding Easter Sunday are known as Lent, a period of fasting, prayer and penance. Palm Sunday is the week prior to Easter, when people gladly welcomed…
Nan Nasser The advent season begins Sunday, November 29, with the message of “Hope in Christ” at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, 14240 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. The sanctuary and ramada will be decorated in holiday colors with many items created by members and friends of this congregation. Sunday, December 6, the 10:00 a.m. service…
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, 14240 N. Oracle Rd, Catalina, will host a free education program presented by the Alzheimer’s Association on effective communication strategies. This will be held Friday, September 25 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. As verbal communication becomes more difficult with patients, you will learn new ways to connect with tone of voice,…
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, located at 14240 N. Oracle Road in Catalina, hosts a monthly food collection to support area food banks including the Tri Community Food Bank in Mammoth. Church Elder Elizabeth Houle recently had the opportunity to visit that food bank as well as a stop at Kids’ Closet also in…
Nan Nasser On Easter Sunday, April 5, Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will celebrate Christ’s resurrection, symbolizing the hope for all mankind. Easter lilies will adorn the sanctuary and have been allergy proofed! An early 8:00 a.m. service will be held outside and will include the talents of MSPC flutist Marilyn Skoneczka and musical director on…
Nan Nasser Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church will host a free class on addiction, recovery and faith on Wednesday, November 12, from 1:00 until 4:00 p.m. This will be facilitated by Reverend Mike Japenga, a licensed substance abuse technician. MSPC is located at 14240 N. Oracle Road, and the intersection of Mountainaire Road in Catalina. With…