ALL ARE INVITED TO OUR PUBLIC VIEWING OF “SAMARITANS” DOCUMENTARY FILM -SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2:00 PM IN FELLOWSHIP HALL

“SAMARITANS” - A documentary viewing and conversation – Nov. 1st at 2:00 pm in Fellowship Hall we will host local film maker David Damian Figueroa for a showing of the documentary, "Samaritans". This is a 73-minute film following the humanitarian work of the local group called “Samaritans.” This is a group of people who work to keep our borders and those who cross them safe. One chapter, the Green Valley Samaritans, is based at our sister church, Good Shepherd UCC, in Sahuarita. We will gather to watch the film and then have a Q&A with the director and some Samaritan volunteers.

🔴SAMARITANS** - A full-length documentary film feature.

🔴Description: In the shadow of remarkable human struggle, Samaritans, weaves a poignant narrative of hope and humanity along the US-Mexico border in southern Arizona. The film sheds light on extreme volunteering and the compassion of those who provide life-saving aid to migrants facing harsh realities and often deadly challenges in the Sonoran Desert.

🔴Featuring Shura Wallin, Pastor Dr. Randy J. Mayer - from our Sister Church, Good Shepherd UCC Sahuarita, Alvaro Enciso @aencisoart , Pancho Olachea Martin @panchonogales , Gail Kocourek @kocourekgm, Nancy Holahan, Rita Henninger Danks @danksrita, and the Samaritans.

🔴Producer: Kayvon Derak Shanian @kevinderek

Executive Producer: Pepe Serna @pepefied11

Co-Producer: Reyna Grande @writerreynagrande

Director: David Damian Figueroa @daviddamianf

Curious Conversations: – Immigration, Identity and American Democracy!

Join us for the second interfaith dinner and discussion exploring immigration, belonging and American democracy. We especially hope members of our congregation will join in, bring their perspectives, and come ready to listen, learn and engage openly with people from different faith traditions and backgrounds.

These are not lectures. They are opportunities for shared learning and facilitated small-group conversation around some of the most important questions facing our country today, presented by Jews for a Secular Democracy and the Tucson Jewish Museum & Holocaust Center, and proudly hosted by us at the Oro Valley United Church of Christ.

Sunday, October 25 | 4:30–6:30 PM - We Must Welcome the Stranger... White Christian Nationalism Meets U.S. Immigration Policy

TO REGISTER: Send an email to MyraWDowning@aol.com