New Year New Book Discussion
Should I Stay Christian? Written by Brian McLaren, this book addressed 10 reasons not to be a Christian and 10 reasons to stay Christian, along with how to do so. This book is considered a guide for the doubters, the disappointed and the disillusioned. But whether you are this 4-week book discussion is for you. Wednesdays beginning January 25 at 6:30 pm on campus. Please read the intro and Part 1 before the first night. To order the book click here.
Women's Lunch Bunch
Wednesday, January 25
All women (old, grumpy, young, or positive) are invited to a monthly lunch gathering. It’s a new year so why not make some new friends? This January meet with the group at noon at Spinato’s Pizzeria (5509 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014) Please join in!
All women (old, grumpy, young, or positive) are invited to a monthly lunch gathering. It’s a new year so why not make some new friends? This January meet with the group at noon at Spinato’s Pizzeria (5509 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014) Please join in!
Lutherans Day at the AZ Legislature
Lutherans and friends of Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol in Wesley Bolin Plaza for a day of advocacy on Monday, January 30, 2023 from 9:30 am - 11:30 am to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love. Register here for Lutheran Day at the Legislature.
Choir Rehearsals
Tuesdays at 11:00 am
Calling all singers: the choir is rehearsing weekly and providing special music for worship each Sunday. Rehearsal resume on January 10 and new voices are always welcome!
Calling all singers: the choir is rehearsing weekly and providing special music for worship each Sunday. Rehearsal resume on January 10 and new voices are always welcome!
Bell Choir
Tuesdays at 10:00 am
OSLC's bell choir, emBellish, resumes rehearsals on January 10 at 10:00 am in the sanctuary. Experienced and beginner ringers are welcome. There is always room and ability to add another bell or two, so join us!
OSLC's bell choir, emBellish, resumes rehearsals on January 10 at 10:00 am in the sanctuary. Experienced and beginner ringers are welcome. There is always room and ability to add another bell or two, so join us!
Creation Care 101 – Fall Program
Creation Care Collective presents the Creation Care 101 Program – a free program, toolkit, and community building resource, designed for the church. Together, we engage congregations in faith-based conversations for practical applications of environmental healing and justice, in church and home contexts. Developed alongside advisors at Yale’s Forum on Religion and Ecology and Oxford University’s Laudato Si’ Institute, the Creation Care 101 Program connects the dots between faith, science, justice and creation care. Register for free and join churches across the United States across 10 denominations in restoring faith, justice and creation – welcoming participants from all parts of the Christian family! All who register will automatically be invited to each session, and automatically receive a recording should you not be able to attend a session.
- SEPT 2022 – APRIL 2023 8 Sessions, 8 Months, 1 Session per Month
- Live via Zoom, will be facilitated.
- 2nd Thursday evening of each month
- Sessions are 2 hours, live at both 7pm ET and 7pm PT
- 8 SESSION OVERVIEW:
- Sept 8th Intro: Faith, Science & Creation Care
- Oct 13th Eating: Theology of Food
- Nov 10th Hosting: Honorable Gatherings
- Dec 8th Purchasing: Living Simply & Justly
- Jan 12th Regenerating: Soil, Compost, Waste
- Feb 9th Reframing: Water & Energy
- Mar 9th Planting: Gardens & Spaces
- Apr 13th Planning: Pulling it Together
Help the Piecemakers!
WooHoo and Hallelujah! Piecemakers are meeting in Fellowship Hall from 9:00 a.m. until noon on the first Saturday of the month! Thanks to many diligent church members cutting fabric and sewing at home, there are an abundance of quilts to tie for Lutheran World Relief.
For anyone new to Our Saviour’s, Piecemakers is the quilting group. If you have an affinity for sewing/quilting and would like to join us, they would love to have you!
For anyone new to Our Saviour’s, Piecemakers is the quilting group. If you have an affinity for sewing/quilting and would like to join us, they would love to have you!
Adult Bible Class
Join with other adults every Sunday in the Conference Room after worship for a discussion of the readings for the day. Paul Tepker facilitates the group.
Women's Coffee Connect
All women are invited to an informal time of coffee and fellowship on Fridays at 8:30 am. We meet on Fridays at 8:30 am, at Wildflower (5813 N 7th St Suite 130, Phoenix, AZ 85014).
Grumpy Old Disciples
The Grumpy Old Disciples Mens Group meets every week on Thursdays at noon for food, drink and fellowship. The meeting is informal and the conversation varied. Location usually changes weekly, so contact the office or check the weekly announcements if you want to drop in for this week's restaurant of choice.
Join the Outreach Team
The Outreach Team at Our Saviour’s decides the monthly mission projects, like collections for Grace Lutheran and Umom, and makes sure items get to their intended destinations. They also arrange for care packages to be delivered to homebound members at Easter and Christmas. Occasionally, they also lift up other outreach opportunities to help those less fortunate. If you would like to share your gifts with this team, or have suggestions for outreach activities, please contact either Lennie Andrews or Pastor Karn.
Living Lutheran Magazine
Living Lutheran is your source for news, reflections and stories from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and its local and global companions. It cover religious news and social issues, congregational life, global and domestic mission, family matters, spiritual practices and resources, and more.
Would you like to subscribe to Living Lutheran magazine? The cost is $8.95 per year. The magazine features resources to help deepen your faith, monthly reflectionns from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, and coverage of religious news, events and social issues. Feel free to Subscribe online. In addition, you can Sign Up for regular emails from Living Lutheran.
Would you like to subscribe to Living Lutheran magazine? The cost is $8.95 per year. The magazine features resources to help deepen your faith, monthly reflectionns from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, and coverage of religious news, events and social issues. Feel free to Subscribe online. In addition, you can Sign Up for regular emails from Living Lutheran.
Write a Yelp Review
Did you know that Our Saviour’s is on Yelp? It is one of the most frequently used apps when people are looking for reviews of places they may want to go or experience. If you are on Yelp, please considering writing your own review of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. It may just be the thing that encourages someone to check us out!