| The Rector’s Metamorpho-News |
| Dearly transfigured people of God, Bunnies and Javelinas! Oh my! These are only a few of the critters we saw while we participated in the 2025 Adult Summer Camp for the Diocese of Arizona. I have to say, we enjoyed fun and meaningful fellowship with Episcopalians from across the congregations of the Diocese and with Christians from our Full Communion Partners (or soon to be), the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Methodist Church. My favorite parts were the hospitality every night, enjoying snacks and some soda, and watching movies and shows after hours with my fellow campers. We watched the movie Luther (2003) and the show Rev on Britbox. The meals were good every day and the kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our keynote speaker was the former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion, the Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon, who is also a retired archbishop of the Church of Nigeria and member of the Church of England. His breadth of experience across the Anglican Communion, including as a member of the two largest Anglican churches in the world, was much appreciated as he taught us about what it means to be a worldwide fellowship of Christians. Participants went kayaking at the lake, archery shooting, and had a talent show night. For our other program activities, we made rosaries, had a Bible Study about the ecclesiology of the Church, and card making. We also have a worship service together every year. A couple of years ago, I was asked to deliver the Sermon. During the sermon, I shared that my transfiguration moment at camp took place at the creek. I was so busy taking pictures to try and get the ‘right’ lighting and the ‘right’ colors because I wanted friends on social media to see what I saw. Then I realized: If I focus so much on taking the ‘right’ picture, I will miss out on what my eyes were seeing right before me! And, if a picture cannot fully express the beauty witnessed, my words can be a testimony. Jesus calls each of us to also be living witnesses who will testify to the beauty of Jesus and the redemption he offers to all. Do you have some ‘transfiguration’ moments to share? God invites you to share them with the people around us so that they can hear how Jesus is working in our lives. I don’t know what all of our plans will be for next year’s camp, but I know that I want to be back at Camp for Adults 2026! Blessings, Fr. Caleb |
  Rabbits and javelinas at summer camp! |
| Fr. Caleb deeply values the connection with the members of our congregation and welcomes your input. Whether it’s through office or home visits, phone calls, or email, he is here for you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any needs, or concerns, or simply want to chat. |
| This Weekend |
| Sunday, July 20 Sixth Sunday after Pentecost 8:00am (spoken service – Rite II) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here 10:00am (choral service – Rite II) Please see the Order of Worship in the pews or click here YouTube link (for streaming the 10:00am service) OR Facebook link (for streaming the 10:00am service) Please join us after each service in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, snacks and fellowship. |
 Book Club Friday, July 18 | 10:00am AZ time via Zoom This month’s Book Club will discuss The Girl with the Louding Voice by Abi Dare. The discussion leader will be LeAnn Frobom and the Goodreads rating is 4.42. Click here for the reviewThe Zoom link is: Launch Book Club To enter manually: Meeting ID:740 940 1419 Passcode: 514514 |
 Food Collection Superstition Community Food Bank Collected Weekly Suggested donations for this week are: canned or dehydrated soups. For next week: canned meat and peanut butter. You can place your donations in the basket at the back of the church or in the bin in the Fellowship Hall. |
| The Week Ahead |
| Tuesday, July 22 9:00am God’s Soup Kitchen 7:00pm Compline Wednesday, July 23 9:30am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Compline Thursday, July 24 10:00am Bible Study/Coffee Hour 11:45am Morning Eucharist 1:00pm Stitchery Ministry 7:00pm Compline Sunday, July 27 8:00am Sunday Service 10:00am Sunday Service |
 Blood Drive Wednesday, August 6 | 9:00am-1:00pm Fellowship Hall The blood drive is open to Transfiguration parishioners and the public. Please consider participating in this very worthy cause. The need for blood is great and donations tend to decrease over the summer months. Click here to make a donation appointment. |
 Sanctuary 25th Anniversary Celebration Date TBD, 2026 Calling Transfiguration history buffs and photo collectors. We are beginning preparations for celebrating next year’s 25th anniversary of our current church sanctuary and we’re compiling a digital photo album of photos of this structure over the years. Of special interest are any pictures of the construction process from the beginning. Photos of improvements and installations to the sanctuary over the past 25 years are also welcome. Please review your photo albums and share anything relevant to our celebration. Digital photographs and/or documentation can be submitted by email to Thomas Blum. Thank you in advance for making our celebration more meaningful! |
| FYI |
 Birthday Blessings The following parishioners are celebrating a birthdays this week: Dahvey Laing on 7/18, Phillip Sheffield on 7/20. Please wish them a very happy birthday and keep them in your prayers! |
 Exciting News We just received a gift of $2,000 to fund outreach and evangelism for families with children. What a blessing! |
 Mid-Year Financial Report Hard copies are available in the Narthex and in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Kinney. |
 Name Badge Carousel To save space and prevent the name badges from cracking in the heat, the name badge carousel will now be in the Fellowship Hall. This new location will also make it more convenient to drop your badge off after coffee hour, without needing to return to the sanctuary. Of course, you’re welcome to keep your current badge if you’d prefer. However, if you’d like to refresh it or need a replacement badge clip due to wear or cracks, please email Janice. |
 Rector’s Vacation Fr. Caleb will be on vacation from Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 23. |
| Summer Fun |
 This week’s photo comes from Heidi Kinney from the St James Cathedral in Chicago. Its claim to fame, besides being very old, Abraham Lincoln & Mary Todd attended services there after he was elected president. Please send your vacation and/or summer activity photos, along with a brief description/caption, to Summer Fun Photos and we’ll publish them! |
| Worship & Formation |
| Prayer and Reflection Sundays | 7:30am and 9:30am Parish House Chapel As a Christian community, fellowship and prayer are among the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Please, observe quietude when entering and exiting the sanctuary for worship so that members may greet one another quietly and also pray and light candles. For those in need of and seeking silence for prayer and reflection, we are opening the Parish House Chapel before each service for prayer. Please observe silence when in the chapel so that this may be a space for those in need of silent prayer and contemplation. Compline Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays | 7:00pm AZ time via Zoom Compline/Evening Prayer is held via ZOOM. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press with questions at (847) 651-1396. Morning Prayer Wednesdays | 9:30am AZ time via Zoom Please join us via ZOOM to prayerfully start the day. Meeting ID: 740-940-1419. Passcode: 514 514. Contact Barbara Press at (847) 651-1396 for questions. Bible Study & Coffee Hour Thursdays | 10:00am Fellowship Hall We are currently studying The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations: Understanding the History, Beliefs, and Differences. Books are available in the Parish House office for $15. Morning Eucharist Thursdays | 11:45am Parish House Chapel Please join us in a small group setting as we celebrate Holy Eucharist. Prayer Requests Updated Weekly A list of those on our prayer list is posted in the Narthex. Prayers are offered up at Compline, by the Daughter’s of the King, and in the Sunday Services. Please contact the Church Office with your requests and updates. |
| Ministries |
| Altar Flowers Donations requested for weekly flowers Altar flowers can be dedicated in honor of special life events such as birthdays and anniversaries, in memory of a loved one or as a general thanksgiving. If you would like to donate altar flowers, please sign-up on the flower sheet posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Ruby Seyffert will then reach out to you regarding any special requests. NOTE: When using Zelle or a check, designate ‘Altar Flowers’ in the memo field. Altar Guild Saturday, August 2 | 9:00am Sacristy Altar Guild members care for the altar, vestments, vessels and linens under the direction of the Rector. They prepare the altar and worship space for services including weekend worship, weddings, funerals and baptisms. Contact Barbara Press to volunteer or to learn more. Episcopal Church Men (ECM) September meeting TBD | 6:00pm Fellowship Hall All men who attend Transfiguration are included in ECM. The group meets monthly to plan future projects and socialize. If you have questions, contact John Collins at (480) 406-3121. Episcopal Church Women (ECW) Saturday, September 6 | 10:30am Fellowship Hall All women who attend Transfiguration are included in ECW. The group typically meets the first Saturday of each month to plan their projects and activities with a potluck lunch following the meeting but will be taking a break for the summer. For questions, contact Peg Wier. God’s Soup Kitchen Tuesday, July 22 | 9:00am Fellowship Hall Kitchen This group prepares soups for those in need and/or homebound. For June they prepared chicken noodle soup; containers are available in the Fellowship Hall freezer. Their heartfelt efforts continue to make a positive difference in the community, one delicious bowl of soup at a time. If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry, contact Miriam Waddington. Stitchery Ministry Thursday, July 24 | 1:00pm Parish House This group meets the second and fourth Thursday each month to knit, crochet, sew and quilt. In addition to giving to our own members in need, the ministry donates prayer shawls and other hand stitched items to hospitals, nursing homes, shelters and other charitable organizations. No previous experience required – the group can help you learn how to knit, crochet, etc. Contact Linda Jo Johnson if you have questions. Sunday Morning Ministry 8:00am and 10:00am services We are looking for committed individuals to serve in various roles during our Sunday services. Positions available include Acolytes, Chalice Bearers, Greeters, Readers, Offering Counters and Digital Ministry. These roles plays an essential part in our worship experience and help nurture the spiritual life of our community. Training and guidance will be provided to ensure you feel well-prepared and confident in your role. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the office at (480) 986-1145 or email officetransfig@gmail.com. |
| Giving |
| Second Sunday Offering Sunday, August 10 | 8:00am & 10:00am services July’s donation of $220 went to the United Food Bank which partners with more than 120 food pantries, mobile food truck markets, and hot meal sites across Arizona, changing lives by providing essential food support. August’s offering will also go to the United Food Bank. Online Giving Pledging and financial gifts to the Church of The Transfiguration can be made using the following methods: For credit card or ACH gifts, you can use the QR code on the back of the weekly bulletin or this link: https://onrealm.org/EpiscopalChurchTransfiguration/Give If you prefer to use Zelle via your banking app, you can find the church via our email address: officetransfig@gmail.com Planned Giving Did you know that planned gifts are philanthropic gifts made in the present that are received at sone future date and that they may be designated for specific purposes? To learn more, please click here for an informational brochure or contact the Church Office. Financial Report Click here to see the Mid-Year Transfiguration financial report. Hard copies are also available in the Narthex and in the Fellowship Hall. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Kinney. |
| Around the Diocese |
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 Diocesan Publication Please contact the church office if you would like to receive the Arizona Episcopalian, a free quarterly publication from the Diocese. To sign up for the weekly Diocesan email E-Pistleclick here. |
| Who We Are |
 The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration is an open and affirming Christian community in the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement. We acknowledge the living culture of the Salt River Pima and Maricopa people, the traditional custodians of the land we stand on, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region. |
| Clergy and Staff Fr. John Caleb Collins, Rector Office (480) 986-1145 or Mobile (480) 980-1981 (call or text) Janice Scalzo, Office Administrator Heidi Kinney, Treasurer Taylisse Boissonneault, Interim Music Director Daryl White, Sexton Office hours: M-T-W-Th. 9am – 1pm Vestry Fr. John Caleb Collins, Chair Wayne Smith, Senior Warden (480) 245-9310 Tom Kevern, Junior Warden Doug Wynn, Deputy Warden Diane Klock, Clerk Anita Joy Bob Kistler Garth Seiple Jane Stoneback Janet Krahn Jo Laslo Ruby Seyffert Sharon Smorynski Social Media Thomas Blum – Website Fr. John Caleb Collins – Facebook page Mary Hovden – Transfiguring Times (please send stories, announcements, photos, etc. to Mary here) Peg Wier, Joe Myshko – Digital ministry |