Movie Discussion Nights
This summer, Join Pastor Karn and others to discuss popular movies and documentaries. The kick off event is Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00pm via Zoom (click here to join). We will be discussing the movie, Selma. Selma is a historical drama about an Alabama city that became the battleground in the fight for suffrage. Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated in President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Selma is available to rent through Amazon Prime, Hulu, Google Play, YouTube and Itunes. Please watch the movie in its entirety before the discussion.
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!