September Bible Study
You are invited to participle in a four-week series “Exploring Our Faith” as it looks at some of the basics of our Christian theology in ways that may challenge our assumptions. Topics include:
Sessions are will be held via Zoom at noon for one hour on four Wednesdays beginning September 2 and continuing September 9, 16, and 23. To join the conversation click here.
- Salvation: Abundant Life Now
- God: Faith as a Quest
- Jesus: It’s about Love
- Religion: Spirituality is Not Enough
Sessions are will be held via Zoom at noon for one hour on four Wednesdays beginning September 2 and continuing September 9, 16, and 23. To join the conversation click here.
Koffee Klatch
Mondays at 10 am
On Mondays, Bob Hindal is hosting an informal Koffee Klatch at 10 am via ZOOM during Pastor Karn's sabbatical. This is an easy way to see familiar faces and check in with one another during quarantine. These will continue each Monday.
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Note some special prep needed each week:
On Mondays, Bob Hindal is hosting an informal Koffee Klatch at 10 am via ZOOM during Pastor Karn's sabbatical. This is an easy way to see familiar faces and check in with one another during quarantine. These will continue each Monday.
Register in advance for this meeting by clicking here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Note some special prep needed each week:
- September 7 Labor Day - no meeting today.
- September 14 What is one subject you wish you knew more about?
- September 21 Favorite childhood toy.
- September 28 Pumpkin or apple?
Day of Repentence, Reflection and Prayer
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
On June 17, 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lee Lance, DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Tywanza Sanders, Daniel Lee Simmons, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, and Myra Thompson were murdered by a self-professed white supremacist while they were gathered for Bible study and prayer at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (often referred to as Mother Emanuel) in Charleston, South Carolina. Pastors Pinckney and Simmons were both graduates of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. A resolution to commemorate June 17 as a day of repentance for the martyrdom of the Emanuel Nine was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on August 8, 2019. Congregations of the ELCA are encouraged to reaffirm their commitment to repenting of the sins of racism and white supremacy which continue to plague this church, to venerate the martyrdom of the Emanuel Nine, and to mark this day of penitence with study and prayer.
In honor to the Emanuel Nine Martyrs and in light of all that is happening in our country around the issues of racial justice, please join us for the following opportunities (details are below) :
9:00 am A Service of Confession, Lament and Prayer Click here for the worship video
2:00 pm Just Mercy, a Discussion Click here to register for the ZOOM discussion
7:30 pm Candlelight Vigil
On June 17, 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lee Lance, DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Tywanza Sanders, Daniel Lee Simmons, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, and Myra Thompson were murdered by a self-professed white supremacist while they were gathered for Bible study and prayer at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (often referred to as Mother Emanuel) in Charleston, South Carolina. Pastors Pinckney and Simmons were both graduates of the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary. A resolution to commemorate June 17 as a day of repentance for the martyrdom of the Emanuel Nine was adopted by the Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on August 8, 2019. Congregations of the ELCA are encouraged to reaffirm their commitment to repenting of the sins of racism and white supremacy which continue to plague this church, to venerate the martyrdom of the Emanuel Nine, and to mark this day of penitence with study and prayer.
In honor to the Emanuel Nine Martyrs and in light of all that is happening in our country around the issues of racial justice, please join us for the following opportunities (details are below) :
9:00 am A Service of Confession, Lament and Prayer Click here for the worship video
2:00 pm Just Mercy, a Discussion Click here to register for the ZOOM discussion
7:30 pm Candlelight Vigil
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!