Beginning Sunday, St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church will offer American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of its 9 a.m. service each Sunday this summer.
Interpretation is being provided by a volunteer, Alicia Moylan, who is a student at the University of Arizona majoring in linguistics and studying for an ASL Interpreter Certificate at Pima Community College.
Moylan will be stationed on the west side of the church at the front. Those wishing to view her interpretation should choose seats near the front on the west side.
She will sign the entire service - the hymns, readings and sermon, as well as the other liturgical elements.
ASL employs signs made with the hands and other movements, including facial expressions and postures of the body. It is the first language of many deaf North Americans, and one of several communication options available to deaf people.
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ASL is said to be the fourth most commonly used language in the United States.
The church is located at 4440 N. Campbell Ave., at East River Road.
For more information contact the Rev. Blake Hutson at 299-6421 or blake. hutson@stphilipstucson.org
