Back to School Blessing August 8
All students, teachers, school employees and parents are invited to receive a back to school blessing during worship on Sunday, August 8. Bring the kids and grandkids- it’s also Youth Sunday!
Book Discussion
Thursdays, July 8th and 29th at 6:30 pm on Zoom.
For two evenings in July, the Phoenix Fusion Racial Justice Team will host, and Pastor Kristin Rice will facilitate discussion on the book, “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration” written by Isabel Wilkerson.
In this beautifully written New York Times bestseller, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand people, and gained access to new data and official records, to write this definitive and vividly dramatic account of how these American journeys unfolded, altering our cities, our country, and ourselves.
Please read parts one through three before the first discussion night. Click here to join.
For two evenings in July, the Phoenix Fusion Racial Justice Team will host, and Pastor Kristin Rice will facilitate discussion on the book, “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration” written by Isabel Wilkerson.
In this beautifully written New York Times bestseller, the Pulitzer Prize–winning author chronicles one of the great untold stories of American history: the decades-long migration of black citizens who fled the South for northern and western cities, in search of a better life. From 1915 to 1970, this exodus of almost six million people changed the face of America. Wilkerson compares this epic migration to the migrations of other peoples in history. She interviewed more than a thousand people, and gained access to new data and official records, to write this definitive and vividly dramatic account of how these American journeys unfolded, altering our cities, our country, and ourselves.
Please read parts one through three before the first discussion night. Click here to join.
Diakonia Lay School
DIakonia is a two year theological program for lay leaders in the Grand Canyon Synod. Find out more by attending one of the following information sessions:
Zoom Online sessions: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 7:03PM Link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83449444418
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 7:03PM Link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85103299643
Phoenix locations:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Tuesday July 27th at 7:03 pm, 3641 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ. 85018
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Thursday, August 12th at 7:03 pm, 3101 W Cholla St, Phoenix, AZ 85029
You can also reach out to former students Twila and Bob H.!
Zoom Online sessions: Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 7:03PM Link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83449444418
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 7:03PM Link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85103299643
Phoenix locations:
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Tuesday July 27th at 7:03 pm, 3641 N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ. 85018
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, Thursday, August 12th at 7:03 pm, 3101 W Cholla St, Phoenix, AZ 85029
You can also reach out to former students Twila and Bob H.!
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!