Newsletter from University Lutheran Chapel

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

July 2012

This week begins five Sundays with a focus on Christ as the Bread of life. We need food to live, and Christians have each week served out the word and the sacrament as the food that Christ continues to distribute to those of us who are hungry. Christians need not wonder whether the miracle of the feeding occurred back then: it occurs each week.

Prayer List

Start a practice of praying for the Chapel community this week -- around the table before a meal, before bedtime, in the morning as you prepare to depart for a busy day.

Use this list and remember those in need. We invite your prayers:

For Pastor Jeff and the delegation visiting Palestine this week

For all affected by the shootings in Aurora, especially the loved ones of those who were killed

or all who are recovering: Jonathan Partsch (healing of broken bones in his leg and wrist), Margaret (healing following hip surgery), Gregorio and the other victims of the shooting in Oakland

For those who have cancer: Arlene, Betty, Miriam Brustuen, Scot, David, Brian, Ray Stumpf and Charlie Witmer, and for those who care for them

For healing for Martha, and David

For those who are traveling and vacationing that they may be safe and enjoy their adventures

Quick Links

Lectionary Resources

Worship Leader sign-up

Small Group sign-up

Green Challenge

July 29 bulletin

Worship Times

10:00 am Sunday

Eucharist

Thursday night Campus Ministry is on hiatus until fall

Worship Leaders

Presider: Pr. Tita Valeriano

Preacher: Pr. Tita Valeriano

Music: Andy Bouman

Assisting: Carmen Miranda and Tom Ray

Greeter: Pepe Sanchez

Sacristan:

Lector: Paul Hilfinger

Council: Margaret Moreland

Prayer: Steve Schultz

Family Liaison: Robyn Gee

Calendar

July 17-August 7, Pastor Sanna is on vacation
July 27-Aug 7, Pr. Jeff's trip to Palestine with "Bright Stars over Bethlehem"
July 29, 9:00 am - Bilingual Bible Study with Carmen Miranda (Parish Hall)
July 29, 4:00 pm - Harp Festival at St. Paul Lutheran Church
Aug 05, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Foreclosure On The Bomb in Livermore
Aug 08, 8:00 am - Prayer Time (Sanctuary)
Aug 08, 9:00 am - East Bay Interfaith Immigration Coalition (Parish Hall)
Aug 15, 5:30 pm - West County Detention Center Vigil
Aug 21, Next meeting of the Chapel Council
Sept 5, 6:30-8:30pm - Confirmation Class at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church
Sept 9, we begin using the Narrative Lectionary in Sunday worship

More Phone Calls Needed

The US International Council on Disabilities is calling for phone calls and signatures before the end of Thursday, July 26th.

Click here to learn more about the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund and add your voice to help protect it!

No to Dirty Tar Sands

The Keystone XL Pipeline is back in the news, and not for a good reason. The State Department has opened a brief public comment period through July 30, 2012, to determine what will be included in its environmental review.

As people of faith called to protect Creation, we must encourage our nation to turn away from toxic fossil fuels and develop cleaner, safer sources of energy.

Please click here to read more and add let your voice be heard!

Bilingual (Spanish) Bible Study Dates

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Spanish-English bible study dates with Carmen before liturgy at the Chapel:

Sundays in August, 12th (8:45 am) & 26th (9:45 am)

September Sundays 9 y 23 (9:45 am)

October Sundays 14 y 28.

November Sundays 11 y 25.

December Sunday 9

Jay Bakker at San Jose Pride

On Sunday, August 19 at 11:00am the Reverend Jay Bakker will be preaching at the San Jose Pride Worship Service on the Main Stage.

Jay is the son of Jim and Tammy Fay Bakker who, after turned away from the church, became the co-pastor of Revolution Church in Brooklyn New York, a church that meets in a bar and has a strong online following.

Click here to read more about Jay's story and the event at San Jose Pride.

Foreclose on the Bomb