Due to the diligence of our caretaker Lester Andrews and the generosity of Esther Robbins, our church kitchen has now been certified by Maricopa County to serve food to the public for any occasion!
April Wilbur Emphasis
Welcome our new organist, Simon Pick!
Parking Meters IN!
Update from the Faith Formation Ministry Team
April Community Building Goal
The church as we know it is changing. With a focus less on the institution of church and more on Christian community, our community building goal for April is to invite one other person in the Grace community with whom we do not already have a close friendship to spend time with us—to meet for coffee, go for a walk, eat lunch, or anything else that seems appropriate.
Pastor Sarah's Pen: The Church is Changing
The church is changing—along with the world. Church leaders from a variety of denominations claim church decline. Many people grieve the death of the ‘church as we know it.’ The concern is valid; the ‘church as we know it’ is dying. I have spent many an hour contemplating this situation, many an hour worrying about these circumstances, many an hour coming up with brilliant plans to address the decline, many an hour in continuing education and meetings directly addressing this topic. Where I’ve landed after all that is here: Some things need to die in order to make space for new life. I think the ‘church as we know it’ is one of those things that needs to die.
Suggested Bible Readings for April 8
Grace Vine: April 2018
Grace Room transition
If you would like to help with any of the following tasks, please talk with Solveig Muus: sorting donations, staffing the Monday morning distribution, picking up donations from the West Valley Lutheran Thrift Store, dropping off donations to organizations for which some clothing is better suited, or helping in the kitchen on Monday mornings.
Alleluia, Easter Sunday! Services at 8:30 and 11 am
Easter Vigil, 7:30 pm @ Faith Lutheran
Good Friday, noon & 7 pm
Maundy Thursday, 7 pm
Webinar: Stand Together for Refugees & Migrants
On March 7 at 2pm (MST) - Join Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services for their annual grassroots webinar! With the recent attempts to close our nation's doors on those seeking hope and refuge on America's shores, our mission - to create a culture of welcome- is now more urgent than ever.
Sermon: March 4, 2018
Grace Vine: March 2018
Ecumenical Vespers with St. Mary's Basilica
On February 25 at 5:00 pm, we will gather at Saint Mary's Basilica to celebrate our unity as we pray the Church's ancient Vespers (Evening Prayer) Service together. We will reflect on the Lenten journey and both choirs will unite to present beautiful musical offerings. There will also be refreshments and fellowship afterwards.
Saint Mary's Basilica is located at 231 N 3rd Street.
