Lenten Soup Suppers on Wednesdays
Beginning Wednesday, March 1
Soup at 6:00 pm/ Discussion begins at 6:30 pm
Pardon Our Dust
This Lent we will be looking at where God is in the mess of change. Perhaps you’ve driven by a construction site and asked, “I wonder what’s going in there?” or “I wonder how long this road will be like this?” The fact is, change is often messy and bewildering, even if it’s ultimately for the good. And when our lives are the construction site—when loss or transition force us to rebuild our sense of self, or when new challenges fill the road before us with unknowns—the mess of change can cause us to wonder how God is with us. On Wednesday nights, we invite you to join us as we prayerfully engage the experience of change, together with Biblical companions who found God anew while facing the unknown. A “round-robin” pastor exchange with other Capital Conference churches (Faith/Le Fe, St. Andrew, All Saints, Grace and OSLC) will allow us to hear from different voices each week while gathering in our home church setting. Soup Supper starts at 6:00 pm and the presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Come and share the journey!
Soup at 6:00 pm/ Discussion begins at 6:30 pm
Pardon Our Dust
This Lent we will be looking at where God is in the mess of change. Perhaps you’ve driven by a construction site and asked, “I wonder what’s going in there?” or “I wonder how long this road will be like this?” The fact is, change is often messy and bewildering, even if it’s ultimately for the good. And when our lives are the construction site—when loss or transition force us to rebuild our sense of self, or when new challenges fill the road before us with unknowns—the mess of change can cause us to wonder how God is with us. On Wednesday nights, we invite you to join us as we prayerfully engage the experience of change, together with Biblical companions who found God anew while facing the unknown. A “round-robin” pastor exchange with other Capital Conference churches (Faith/Le Fe, St. Andrew, All Saints, Grace and OSLC) will allow us to hear from different voices each week while gathering in our home church setting. Soup Supper starts at 6:00 pm and the presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Come and share the journey!
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 Christi, 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 Christi, 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!