New Spirit Lutheran Church
8701 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson AZ
520-296-2461
2026 BEYOND THE BOOK, BOOK STUDY!!!
Below is the reading list for 2026.
January – Disarming Leviathan: Loving Your Christian Nationalist Neighbor by Caleb E Campbell
February – Radiant Rebellion: Reclaim Aging, Practice Joy, and Raise a Little Hell by Karen Walrond
March – The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr
April – Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Lived by Kate Bowler
May – Brown Faces White Spaces: Confronting Systemic Racism to Bring Healing and Restoration by Latasha Morrison
SUMMER BREAK
August – The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change by Michelle MiJung Kim
September – UnClobber Expanded Edition with Study Guide: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality by Colby Martin
October – Living Resistance: An Indigenous Vision for Seeking Wholeness Every Day
November – Drama Free: A Guide to Managing Unhealthy Family Relationships by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Welcome, beloved of God!
Welcome people from every tradition and those new to the faith. This is a place where you are welcome to celebrate and sorrow, to rejoice and to recover.
This is a place where lives are made new.
Welcome to all who want to follow Christ, have no church home, have doubts, have questions, or do not believe.
Welcome to new visitors and old friends.
Welcome to all who have ever felt hurt or unwelcome by the church.
Welcome to people of every age, color and culture, marital status, ability and challenge, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and all things that make us unique individuals created by God.
Welcome to a community where love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness are valued and practiced.
Welcome to a community that stands against the evils of this world including all forms of racism, hatred, and bigotry.
No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.
Come, follow Christ with us.
Welcome, again, on this day.
New Spirit Lutheran Church is a Reconciling in Christ
Congregation of the ELCA
We've got SHADE!!!
One of the many projects we've been working on here at New Spirit is officially COMPLETE! This shade structure will allow us to hold additional outdoor events, outreach programs, etc. Come check it out!
- 01/10/2026in Sermon Reflection Blog
What Makes a Relationship Real? Faith and AI
Thirty Second Sermon Summary What makes a relationship real? Pastor Hartman explores how AI can sound caring and why people may turn to it when they feel alone. Real relationships involve trust, honest work, and attention to another person’s needs. Paul points the church toward the self-giving love of Christ. At New Spirit, that love... - 01/10/2026in This Week at New Spirit
This Week at New Spirit September 30 2026
Pastor’s Reflection What makes a relationship real? On Sunday, we explored that question as artificial intelligence moves into spaces where people seek guidance, comfort, and connection. I use AI as a sounding board, and I can see why a quick, encouraging response feels helpful. But our need for care goes deeper than having someone—or something—agr...
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