Third Sunday in Lent
March 2012

 

Sunday is the beginning of Daylight Savings Time, where we will "spring ahead" one hour.  Be sure to adjust your clocks forward on Saturday evening, and we look forward to seeing you at worship on Sunday. 

 

"This Sunday's Lenten readings-the Ten Commandments, Paul's discussion of the foolishness of the cross, and the story of Jesus cleansing the temple-provide an occasion to think about the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. For Christians, Christ is always in the center of the conversation. Our baptism calls us to assemble in Christ, who is our temple." (Gail Ramshaw)

 

 

lent
Lent & Holy Week 
 
Morning Prayer during Lent
Wednesdays @ 7am

 

Palm Sunday

Apr 1 @ 11 am Eucharist

 

Maundy Thursday

Apr 5 @ 7:30 pm liturgy with foot washing

 

Good Friday

Apr 6 @ 7 pm

 

Easter Vigil

Apr 7 @ 9 pm

 

Easter Sunday

Apr 8 @ 11am Eucharist of the Resurrection (with Hippolytus!)

 
Prayer List
 

During the week, we invite your prayers for those in need in our community and around the world, including: 

 

For all those who are grieving loved ones and homes lost in the earthquake in Japan a year ago

 

For David as he prepares for surgery and for his family

 

For baby Annabelle, Joyce, Duane and Bishop Mark as they recover from surgery

 

For the journey of Lent and all who are strengthening their life of faith during this time

 

For the DREAM ACT students as they leave this weekend on their walk (til November!)  to walk to Washington DC

 

For all who are looking for work

 

For all who are in transition or discernment 

 

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. 

Quick Links
Worship Times

11:00 am Sundays
Eucharist

7:00 am Wednesdays
Morning Prayer in Lent 
(simple breakfast following)

6:30 pm Thursdays
Meal & worship for young adults and students

Worship Leaders

 

Presider:  

The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson

 

Preacher:  

The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson 

 

Music Director/Organist:

James Armstrong

 

Resmiranda Vocal Ensemble:

Renee Fladen-Kamm

 

Assisting Minister:

Brach Jennings

 

Greeter:

 

 

Sacristan:  

 

Lector:

April Kutger

 

Council Rep:

Robyn Gee

 

Worship Family Liaison:

 

 

Prayer Minister:

Linde Elliott

Upcoming Events
 
  • Mar 10, "DREAMERS" leave for DC....we're going to miss them!  
  • Mar 23-24, Sabeel Conference,Breaking the Barriers
  • Mar 24, Community Meal for Homeless People (sign up on our website)
  • Mar 24, 30th anniversary of Sanctuary Movement (at the Chapel)
  • Mar 25, Vivienne's baptism and luncheon at the Chapel
  • Mar 30, 7-8 pm Compline Service for Passiontide, by Resmiranda Fladen-Kamm 
  • April 5, 7:30 pm, Maundy Thursday with foot washing
  • April 6, 7 pm, Good Friday
  • April 7, 9 pm, Easter Vigil
  • April 8, 11 am Festival of the Resurrection (Hippolytan Prayer!)
  • April 12-16, Campus Ministry trip to Hawaii for Province 8 Retreat
  • April 13-15, SHARE Board meeting at the Chapel
  • April 29, 1 pm - Berkeley CROP Walk.   We are walking! Talk to Jen Afdahl Rice
  • May 18-20, Synod Assembly, San Jose Marriott
  • July 18-22, ELCA Youth Gathering, New Orleans
  • July 27-Aug 4 - Pr. Jeff's Trip to Palestine with "Bright Stars over Bethlehem"
 
Commemoration of the Month



Oscar Arnulfo Romero, Archbishop of El Salvador,  was martyred on March 24, 1980.  

Romero was deeply concerned with injustices evident toward the poor and powerless in El Salvador, and worked forthrightly against political repression. He was assassinated by the military while presiding at the eucharist in a small chapel where we lived in San Salvador.
Meeting the Dreamers


On Monday we had the opportunity to meet the walkers for the Campaign for an American Dream. After sharing a fabulous meal complete with homemade berry cobbler and stone-ground fair-trade chocolate, we gathered to listen to the stories of the four walkers.

 

Lucas shared how he grew up in this country since he was 12 months old, never thinking that he was any "less American" than any of his friends. English is his first language and he excelled in school as a straight A student. When he learned that he was undocumented at age 16, his entire world collapsed.

 

Jonatan told his story of dreaming of "jumping out of helicopters into the ocean" as a search and rescue diver in the military. His eyes sparkled as he relived his excitement walking into the recruiters office at age 17. His shock, disappointment and despair at being told he was "illegal" were devastating. Jonatan also recounted heartbreaking stories from his time in a detention center.

 

Raymi was born in the US to a family of mixed statuses. She shared how her family was turned in to immigration and nearly torn apart. Her love for her siblings runs deep and she relived her nightmare of loved ones being torn from their homes possibly never to be seen again.

 

Nico shared not only his experiences living in a community dominated by fear, he also told of the tragedies he experienced in his family. Nico describes himself as undocumented, unafraid, and queer. He has come through facing rejection by his family when coming out and then loosing his mother to cancer. His perseverance and courage now lead him to inspire others and fight for human rights.

 

Hearing the stories of these four remarkable  individuals was deeply moving and many of us in need of tissues. We are grateful and proud to support them in their fight and are looking to the kick-off event this Saturday, March 10th.

 

The Dream Walk kick-off

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kickoffWe have been watching them toil and plan for weeks and now the time has finally come: the DREAMers start their 3000 mile trek this Saturday!

Come and join them at the kick-off event at Vista Point View at the Golden Gate Bridge (in Marin) at noon. 

At 5:30 pm the walkers arrive in Berkeley. Join them at UC Berkeley Sproul Plaza with Pulitzer prize winner Jose Antonio Vargas.

Visit  http://www.cadwalk2012.org/ for more information.
30 years Sanctuary Movement
 

The 30th anniversary of the Sanctuary Movement is coming up on March 24th.

You are invited to join us on Saturday, March 24th at Trinity United Methodist Church/ East Bay Sanctuary Covenant at 2362 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA at 4:00 p.m. for a community forum, followed by a procession at 5:00 and then for a liturgical celebration here at the Chapel at 7:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m. Meet at Trinity United Methodist Church- Community Forum for Central Americans with Temporary Protective Status

5:30 p.m. East Bay Sanctuary Covenant- Sanctuary Movement gathering and begin procession to University Lutheran Church

7:00 p.m. University Lutheran Church- Program celebrating the Sanctuary Movement and reception following
 

Join the event on Facebook!

Thank You


This week many of our friends from the SHARE foundation are in El Salvador as part of a delegation to monitor elections.      
 

Recently we supported  SHARE with a donation and received this letter which highlights how our partnership benefits this important work. 

Contact Information
University Lutheran Chapel of Berkeley

Council President Nancy Ulmer: [email protected]