Worship Times

11 am Sunday Eucharist

 

6:30 pm Thursday worship & meal (campus & young adult ministry)

 

This Week's Events

Feb 4, 9:30 am, Green Team meeting at the Chapel

Feb 7, 6pm - 8pm, "Theology on Tap -- Extreme" at Bobby Gees on University

 

Feb 8, 8am - 9am, "Prayer Time" at the Chapel   

 

Feb 8th, 9:00 am, East Bay Interfaith Immigration Coalition at the Chapel

 

Feb 8, 3:30 pm, Confirmation at Lutheran Church of the Cross 

 

Feb 8, 6:00 pm, Qigong at the Chapel 

 

Feb 8, 6:30 pm, Sustainable Futures Task Force at the Chapel (dinner) 

 

Feb 9, 5:15pm - 8:15pm, Evensong at Grace Cathedral to celebrate Bishop Andrus' 10th Anniversary (no campus ministry at the Chapel on Thursday)

 

Feb 11, 9:00 am, Worship Planning at Pr. Jeff's House

 

Worship Leaders  

Presider:   

Pr. Sanna Reinholtzen

 

Preacher:   

The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson  

 

Music Director/Organist:  

Andy Bouman 

   

Resmiranda Vocal Ensemble:  

Renee Fladen-Kamm 

 

Assisting Minister:  

 

Greeter: Greg Huth 

 

Sacristan:   

Lector: Walter Pieper

Council:

Worship Family Liaison:  

 

Prayer Minister: Don Green

 

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Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

 

Eucharist at 11 am
 
Fair Trade Mercado after liturgy 
Every 1st Sunday of the month, our Mercado for Fair Trade Products is open, offering coffee, tea, nuts, and chocolate. Your purchase supports The Chapel's Salvadorean project and 30% of your purchase is tax deductible. 
 

Upcoming Calendar Items

 

 

Feb 14, 10:00 am, "OCCUPY & Churches" at First AME (Oakland) 

 

Feb 15, 9:30 am, Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice at the Chapel

 

Feb 15, 5:30 pm, Detention Center Immigration Vigil (West County Facility)

 

Feb 21, 6:30 pm, Council Meeting at the Chapel

 

March 10 - "DREAMERS" spend the night at the Chapel (1st night of their pilgrimage) 

 

April 29, 1 pm - Berkeley CROP Walk and we're walking!

 

May 18-20, 2012, Synod Assembly, San Jose Marriott 

 

July 18-22, 2012, ELCA Youth Gathering, New Orleans

 

Jul 27-Aug 4 - Pr. Jeff's Trip to Palestine with "Bright Stars over Bethlehem"

Prayer List

During the week, we invite your prayers this week for those in need in our community and around the world, including: 
 
For our parish as we lean forward gracefully into a new future

 

For Duane as he recovers from surgery

 

For Bishop Mark Holmerud as he prepares for surgery on Thursday

 

For Bishop Marc Andrus as he celebrates the 10th anniversary of his ordination as Bishop of California

 

For the DREAMERS as they prepare to walk to Washington DC

 

For the undocumented workers at Pacific Steel who lost their jobs this winter, and especially for Jesus Navarro who faces death because UCSF is denying him a kidney transplant because of his undocumented status

 

For all who are in transition or discernment 

 

For all who are imprisioned
 
For all who seek work that doors might be opened 
 
For all who mourn, especially April and her family, Miriam and Bob and their family, Brian and Marsha and their family 
 
For those celebrating birthdays and anniversaries
 
Think about starting a new habit of prayer with your family this week -- around the table before a meal, before bedtime, in the morning as you prepare to depart for a busy day.  
Non-Violence Workshops
A series of workshops on practicing Non-Violence
 
Throughout the month of February Prof. Emeritus Michael Nagler, Founder of the Metta Center for Nonviolence, is hosting workshops on the UC Berkeley campus. 

Pr. Jeff, Chaplain Tom, and Louise Fortmann are attending.  Take a look at the flyer to learn more. 

 
Evolution Sunday
Next Sunday is Evolution Sunday
Evolution

Evolution Weekend is an opportunity for liturgical celebration, discussion, and reflection on the relationship between religion and science. 
 
Charles Darwin was born on 12 February 1809 and his birthday offers an opportunity to explore his theory of evolution in connection to our faith. 
 
Visit The Clergy Letter Project for information on Evolution Sunday and thought provoking articles. 

The Dream Act  
 
Dream Act students meeting at the Chapel 

Dream Act students
Yesterday we welcomed a team of Dream Act students to the Chapel in preparation for their march from San Francisco to Washington, DC. 

We are happy host them on the first night of their 3000 mile cross-country walk starting on March 10th. They will be sleeping over here at the Chapel and we'll be providing breakfast and dinner!


Please visit the Campaign for an American DREAM website for their profiles and ways in which we can support them on their mission. 

 

Crop Walk
Join us for the 2012 Berkley Crop Hunger Walk 
Crop Hunger WalkCome join us for the Berkeley CROP Walk this year on April 29th. CROP Hunger Walks help children and families worldwide - and right here in the U.S. - to have food for today, while building for a better tomorrow. This is coordinated by Vy Nguyen who has his office with Church World Service here at the chapel.  

Sign up online or contact Jen Afdahl-Rice for more information.   
Welcome Brach Jennings
New PLTS Teaching Parish Student
Brach

Brach Jennings is a first year Master of Divinity student at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, CA.

Originally from the Midwest, he recently completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and History from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.  Brach's interests include Middle Ages and Renaissance history of the British Isles and Germany, Anglican and Lutheran choral music, and social justice work. 

He is an active participant in the Occupy Oakland/Berkeley movements as well as Proclaim ministries.  In his free time, Brach enjoys being with friends, attending classical music concerts, and exploring mysticism.  

 
We are putting together a 2-3 person Discernment Team to work with Brach during his 15 months with us.  Please speak with Pr. Jeff if you would like to serve in this way.   
Breaking the Barriers  Breaking the Barriers
 
Palestine has been in the news often in the past months. Most of us know some aspects of the situation, but
have you ever wondered about getting more in-depth information? The
Sabeel Conference to be held at SunnyvalePresbyterian Church inMarch 2012 will be a great resource to help navigate through this important issue of our time.

The theme of the two-day conference is Breaking the Barriers to a Just Peace in Israel/Palestine. It will feature well-known speakers from Palestine, Jerusalem, and the United States on the latest thinking and developments on the situation in the Middle East. Topics of discussion will range from day-to-day ordinary life, the economy, and high tech businesses to the philosophical ideological differences, theological interpretations, and influence of the media. 

Please check the conference website at www.barriers-conference.org for more details or contact Susan Brooksbank at
 

 

 A note from Pastor Sanna
 

My Sincerest Apology

 

Last Sunday in my sermon I used a phrase that was jarring to some and extremely insensitive at best. I apologize for this thoughtless action on my part. In a community where we work hard to use words that build up and welcome, I repeatedly used words that drew a seeming connection between people who suffer from mental illness in a variety of forms and the crazy-making things in our everyday lives. This was a serious lapse in good judgment and I beg your forgiveness.

 

I am happy to speak individually with anyone who wishes further conversation regarding this issue. 

 

Pastor Sanna   

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