Shepherd of the Hills Church is proud to be the local home to The Planetary Science Institute a nonprofit science research institute focusing on the exploration of the solar system. Headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, PSI was founded in 1972. They are involved in numerous NASA missions, the study of Mars, asteroids, comets, interplanetary dust, impact physics, the origin of the solar system, planet formation about other stars, dynamics, impact physics, and the rise of life. PSI scientists conduct field work in North America, Australia and Africa. Our own Bill Schramm is the local Education and Science Specialist who is actively involved in science education and public outreach through local school programs. PSI also provides children's books, popular science books and art. Go to www.psi.edu for more information.

The Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope, known as SARAH, is composed of interfaith women committed to making a difference in our communities. We recognize that collaboration is essential to creating miracles and, like a good parent empowers her children, we empower our communities to make a real difference towards peace and understanding. Our practices are dialogue, community service, panel discussions, guest speakers, and book discussions. We meet to discuss and expand our experiences of women's spirituality in the home, community, and the world. Through these practices we learn about one another’s cultural and spiritual foundations in order to enrich our own lives, and together improve our communities. Get more info at www.sarah4hope.org.