Spiritual Practices for Advent
Wednesdays in December at noon
Join Pastor Karn as we explore and practice four different spiritual practices this Advent. Lectio Divina, The Examen, Centering Prayer and Journaling will all be explained and then we will take the time to actually try them out!
To attend, simply click on this link to join the Zoom meeting. Feel free to attend once, twice, or each week. We meet at noon on December 2, 9, 16, and 23.
Join Pastor Karn as we explore and practice four different spiritual practices this Advent. Lectio Divina, The Examen, Centering Prayer and Journaling will all be explained and then we will take the time to actually try them out!
To attend, simply click on this link to join the Zoom meeting. Feel free to attend once, twice, or each week. We meet at noon on December 2, 9, 16, and 23.
Phoenix Fusion Hiking Group
Join friends from Phoenix Fusion congregations for a hike! This is a great way to nurture physical, mental, and spiritual health. Our hikes will bring together small groups of Lutherans in the hills and flatlands of the Phoenix area. All hikes will leave promptly at their scheduled time.
Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 pm. Meet at 40th Stree and South of Shea for a 2.5 mile easy hike with Pastor Sarah from Grace Lutheran.
Saturday, December 19 at 9:00 am. Please meet Pastor Sarah at Dreamy Draw Recreation Area at Highway 51 and Northern. Drive into the park until you can’t go any further and park in the large parking lot. Trail is paved.
Questions? email Pastorsarah@graceinthecity.com
Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 pm. Meet at 40th Stree and South of Shea for a 2.5 mile easy hike with Pastor Sarah from Grace Lutheran.
Saturday, December 19 at 9:00 am. Please meet Pastor Sarah at Dreamy Draw Recreation Area at Highway 51 and Northern. Drive into the park until you can’t go any further and park in the large parking lot. Trail is paved.
Questions? email Pastorsarah@graceinthecity.com
Koffee Klatch
Mondays at 10 am
On Mondays, going Pastor Karn for an informal Koffee Klatch at 10 am via ZOOM. This is an easy way to see familiar faces and check in with one another during quarantine. These will continue each Monday. To join, click here.
Note some special prep needed each week:
On Mondays, going Pastor Karn for an informal Koffee Klatch at 10 am via ZOOM. This is an easy way to see familiar faces and check in with one another during quarantine. These will continue each Monday. To join, click here.
Note some special prep needed each week:
- Dec 7 - Today we remember the attack on Pearl Harbor and share stories of our loved ones who served in the war.
- Dec 14 - What are your birthday traditions (Pastor Karn's birthday is the 16th!)
- Dec 21 - What is your favorite Christmas Carol(s) and why?
- Dec 28- How was everybody's Christmas?
Meet Metro Phoenix Lutheran Pastors
In an effort to work more collaboratively, a new think tank has been established called the Phoenix Fusion. The efforts of this group include distributing a monthly electronic newsletter highlighting activities offered by area ELCA congregations, an upcoming three-week course called the ELCA 101, and future learning opportunities. One of the ways for us to work better together is for us to know each other better: Click here for a video helping us get to know the pastors of our sister congregations. You may even learn something new about Pastor Karn.
Phoenix Fusion is a collaborative ministry of Grace, Mount of Olives, All Saints, St. Andrew's, Trinity, Ascension, Shepherd of the Valley, Gloria Dei, Faith/La Fey, and Our Saviour's Lutheran.
Phoenix Fusion is a collaborative ministry of Grace, Mount of Olives, All Saints, St. Andrew's, Trinity, Ascension, Shepherd of the Valley, Gloria Dei, Faith/La Fey, and Our Saviour's Lutheran.
Lending Library
OSLC now has a book lending library. Located inside the Peterson Center Fellowship Hall is a tall bookshelf designated as the Lending Library. Feel free to bring newly read and enjoyed books to share with others. Books may be fiction, non-fiction or religious. There is no sign up or sign out required, but is hoped that users help take care of the materials and pass along the love of reading! You may access the Lending Library during normal office hours (M_Th 9 am- 4 pm). Call ahead and the doors to the hall will be unlocked for you. If you have questions or ideas, please speak with Georganna M.
Thursdays in Black
Thursdays in Black is a global movement with a long history. Thursdays in Black looks to the brave Argentinian women (Madres de la Plaza de Mayo) who in the 1970s, protested the disappearance of their children during a brutal regime. In other parts of the world: Israel, Rwanda, Bosnia, South Africa and elsewhere, women dressing in black has called out violence against women in its many forms. The movement is above all a testimony to women’s resilience and commitment to unite.
The World Council of Churches has called for Zero Tolerance of violence against women. The WCC involvement in this campaign reflects the hope (if not conviction) that religious communities and leaders can and should take on a special responsibility for action to end the many forms of violence against women, as well as men, boys and girls.
The campaign is simple but profound. Wear black on Thursdays. Wear a pin to declare you are part of the global movement resisting attitudes and practices that permit rape and violence. Show your respect for women who are resilient in the face of injustice and violence. Encourage others to join you.
Often black has been used with negative racial connotations. In this campaign Black is used as a color of resistance and resilience.
Share your Thursdays in Black campaign photos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, using hashtags #ThursdaysinBlack and #WCC!
The World Council of Churches has called for Zero Tolerance of violence against women. The WCC involvement in this campaign reflects the hope (if not conviction) that religious communities and leaders can and should take on a special responsibility for action to end the many forms of violence against women, as well as men, boys and girls.
The campaign is simple but profound. Wear black on Thursdays. Wear a pin to declare you are part of the global movement resisting attitudes and practices that permit rape and violence. Show your respect for women who are resilient in the face of injustice and violence. Encourage others to join you.
Often black has been used with negative racial connotations. In this campaign Black is used as a color of resistance and resilience.
Share your Thursdays in Black campaign photos on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, using hashtags #ThursdaysinBlack and #WCC!