Walking In Another's Shoes
On Thursday, March 11 at 6:30-8:00 pm, join Sarah Morris from Our Saviour's and Pastor Sarah from Grace for a discussion about how our social location shapes our experiences in a nation marred by racism, sexism, and classism. You are invited to read one of three books below prior to the discussion in order to enter into the world of someone different than you.
All are welcome! Please come and bring your questions, reflections, gentleness, and humility.
- Between the World and Me
- The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream
- I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness
All are welcome! Please come and bring your questions, reflections, gentleness, and humility.
Practices for Jesus-Centered Life
Wednesdays in Lent
For Lent this year, OSLC will be exploring “Practices for Jesus-Centered Life”. Beginning Ash Wednesday we will focus on seven essential practices beginning with Turn. Learn, Pray, Worship, Bless, Go and Rest all follow. As Bishop Michael Curry of the Episcopalian church explains,
In the first century Jesus of Nazareth inspired a movement. A community of people whose lives were centered on Jesus Christ and committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love. Before they were called “church” or “Christian”, this Jesus Movement was simple called “the way.”
Join Pastor Karn on Wednesday nights beginning February 17 at 7:00 pm as she presents these practices for us to consider and welcome into our lives. This will be offered in a live webinar via Zoom and on facebook. Click here for the link.
Thank you to our Episcopalian brothers and sisters who created this resource.
In the first century Jesus of Nazareth inspired a movement. A community of people whose lives were centered on Jesus Christ and committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love. Before they were called “church” or “Christian”, this Jesus Movement was simple called “the way.”
Join Pastor Karn on Wednesday nights beginning February 17 at 7:00 pm as she presents these practices for us to consider and welcome into our lives. This will be offered in a live webinar via Zoom and on facebook. Click here for the link.
Thank you to our Episcopalian brothers and sisters who created this resource.
Along the Way: The People and Parables of Jesus on the way to the Cross
Sundays in Lent we will be considering the people and parables of Jesus as he makes his way to Jerusalem and the cross as written in Luke’s Gospel.
Feb 21 - To be a Neighbor Luke 10:25-42
Feb 28 - Fig Trees and Second Chances Luke 13:1-9, 31-35
March 7 - Lost and Found Luke 15:1-32
March 14 - A Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
March 21 - A Blind Man and Zacchaeus Luke 18:31-19:10
March 28 - Jesus Wept Luke 19:29-44
Feb 21 - To be a Neighbor Luke 10:25-42
Feb 28 - Fig Trees and Second Chances Luke 13:1-9, 31-35
March 7 - Lost and Found Luke 15:1-32
March 14 - A Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
March 21 - A Blind Man and Zacchaeus Luke 18:31-19:10
March 28 - Jesus Wept Luke 19:29-44
Book of Faith Lenten Journey:
40 Days with the Lord's Prayer
The Book of Faith 40-Day Lenten Journey is a devotional resource connecting forty personal daily readings and weekly worship with the study of Scripture. The forty devotional readings included are structured around seven key petitions of The Lord's Prayer. While the Bible may be intimidating to many of us, the 40-Day journey will help engage everyone in devotional reading of Scripture. This Lent, Pastor Karn will walk with those who want to journey through Lent with this devotional. We will gather via Zoom on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 pm starting February 23. For the link to the meeting click here. To receive your journal ($12.00 each) please drop by the office.
Koffee Klatch
Mondays at 10:00 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:
- Mar 1: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- Mar 8: Recommend a good movie or show you have recently enjoyed.
- Mar 15: St. Paddy's Day! Wear your green!
- Mar 22: Any spring training memories?
- Mar 29: Holy Week Traditions.
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!