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Upcoming Dates
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10/26 @ 4:00pm
Fall Fun party.
10/27 @ 6:30pm
IMPACT Assembly.
11/02 @ 12:15pm
Pizza with the Pastor.
11/05 @ 7:00pm
FaithWalk course begins.
11/07
Pearlington, MS trip begins.
12/07
Congregational meeting.
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Worship Schedule
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Saturday 5:00pm - contemporary worship Sunday 8:30am - worship 9:45am - Sunday school11:00am - worship Wednesday prayers noon
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Reformation
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This weekend we take a break from doing a big idea series to focus on Reformation Day.
"Reformation Day and All Saints Day are fitting times to reflect with you on Lutheran identity. We have opportunity to claim the gifts of the ongoing Lutheran reforming movement as we remember that we, as Lutherans, belong to the communion of all the saints.
Lutheran identity, grounded in Scripture, the Confessions, and ecumenical creeds, will at times emphasize those theological convictions that set us apart from other church bodies. Yet, I wonder if it is not more helpful to think of Lutheran identity in terms of what we bring as a part of the Body of Christ, even as we are open to receiving the gifts of others.
Certainly identity has to do with what distinguishes one from another. It seems that as nations, as cultures, as church bodies - even as members of families - we can become almost singularly preoccupied with that dimension of identity. When that is the case, we sometimes describe others in the most pejorative light, so that we might appear more clear and secure about our identity.
It is important to claim the uniqueness of who we are as Lutherans. However, is not the greater challenge to think of Lutheran identity in the context of our relatedness? What does it mean to be the ELCA in relationship with other Lutherans throughout the world? What does it mean to be Lutheran Christians within the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church? What does it mean to be Christian in this world of many faiths? What does it mean to be human, sharing with other life forms the rich diversity but increasingly threatened existence of God's creation?" - Mark S. Hanson, ELCA Presiding Bishop
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Fall Programming
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Fall Fun this Sunday
Come
join us for a fun fall experience! There will be a pumpkin carving
contest, fall games, hot apple cider and other fall treats.
When: October 26, 4 - 6pm
Where: Peace
Hosts: Senior High Youth
Cost: $5 for the pumpkin and BYOK (bring your own carving knife)
Pizza with the Pastor
This is a great way to get to know the Pastor and other staff & members of PLC.
When: November 2, 12:15pm
Where: Peace Fellowship Hall
FaithWalk
The FaithWalk course is for new attendees and people wishing to know more about membership at Peace Lutheran Church. The course provides opportunities to learn about and discuss our congregational mission, our faith traditions, our understanding of and commitment to spiritual growth, and how to discover and serve out of our God-given gifts.
When: November 5, 12 & 19, 7 - 8:30pm
Where: South Campus
Out and Abouters
On November 22nd the Out and Abouters group is going to the 2pm matinee at Culbreth Theater to see Oklahoma.
When: November 22
Cost: $14.00
RSVP: Jenny Cudahy at cudahyj@msn.com; or call her at 760-5080
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Signposts of God's Love
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IMPACT Assembly
Don't forget - it's this Monday! We have
committed to bring out at least 20 people from Peace. Childcare will be available and if your children participate in the assembly itself, they can sign in and get counted. This assembly
kicks off our third year of coming together with many other local
congregations to work toward bringing a greater degree of justice and
fairness to the Charlottesville and Albermarle area.
When: October 27, 6:30pm (meet at Peace parking lot at 6pm for carpool)
Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church
Turkey Drive
As Thanksgiving nears, we are beginning our "Turkey Drive" for Hollymead Elementary School. We have created a partnership between Peace Lutheran Church and the staff at Hollymead, the elementary school within our neighborhood. They know that they can reach out and call us with specific needs they have, and they already know of 15 families who cannot afford a Thanksgiving Turkey. If you would like to purchase a turkey, or provide funds toward one, please contact Jenny Cudahy at cudahyj@msn.com or 760-5080.
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