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Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
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August 2012
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This Sunday the Gospel reading from John 6 contrasts death with life, a life that comes from eating Christ, the Bread of Life. Come. Worship. Receive Christ and, John says, never be hungry again.
Note: This Sunday is the last Sunday on our summer schedule, eucharist begins at 10:00 am.
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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:
Those who grieve, especially the family and friends of Charlie Witmer, Tallahassee, who died Thursday following a long bout with cancer
Those affected by the shootings at the Sikh temple in Oak Creek, WI, especially the loved ones of those who were killed; and for those who continue to grieve those killed in the shooting in Aurora, CO
Those affected by the oil refinery fire in Richmond
Those who have cancer: Linda Afdahl, recently diagnosed with skin cancer; Arlene, Betty, Miriam Brustuen, Jennifer Doebler's brother Scot, David Robertson, Brian Stone, and Ray Stumpf, and those who care for them; those who research to find a cure and those who pray for a miracle
Healing for Sabine Freudiger (cousin of Ted Grantham) who does not have health insurance and is suffering from severe knee pain that keeps her from working, 8-month-old baby Annabelle who will undergo more heart surgery this week, Jonathan Partsch recovering from surgery, Martha, Gregorio recovering from surgery following gunshot wounds, JR, David, Foy, Laura Johnson, Jackson's friend Matt, and Troy
The DREAMERS on their journey
Those who continue to seek employment and to discern new vocations
Intern Pastor Carmen and her discernment team: Judy, Don, Sarah, and Emma
Those who are traveling and vacationing that they may be safe and enjoy their adventures
With thanksgiving for eye-opening experiences and safe travels for Pastor Jeff and the Palestine delegation
Students everywhere who prepare to return to school and those who will come through our doors seeking a spiritual home
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Worship Times
10:00 am Sunday
Eucharist
Thursday night Campus Ministry is on hiatus until fall
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Worship Leaders
Presider: Pr. Jeff R. Johnson
Preacher: The Rev. Sanna Reinholtzen
Music: Tom Poynor
Assisting: Carmen Miranda & Steve Schultz
Greeter: Linde Elliott
Sacristan:
Lector: Bennett Falk
Council: Sam Kanenwisher
Prayer: Linde Elliott
Family Liaison: Judy Timmel
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| Come and See - Palestine | |
 "Come and see!" It was a phrase we heard from many people on our delegation to the Holy Land. Come and see the sites that are sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews.
Just yesterday, I returned to the Chapel from my trip to Palestine sponsored by Bright Stars of Bethlehem. I joined 14 other Lutheran pastors for a ten day whirlwind excursion where we visited many sites important to the story of Jesus -- Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jerico, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Cana, Magdala, Nazareth, Caesarea, and the Mounts of Olives, Temptation, Beatitudes, Transfiguration!
As our host Pastor Mitri Raheb said, we literally "ran where Jesus walked!" Read more and preview pictures here!
You too can come and see! Come early on Sunday, August 19 (9:30 am before our 11 am liturgy) to hear stories, see slides, and continue a conversation about ways in which we might accompany these sisters and brothers in the months and years ahead.
As Pastor Ashraf Tounnus from Redeember Lutheran Church in the Old City of Jerusalem reminded us, "Be not pro Palestinian, but be not pro Israel either. Be pro justice, pro reason, pro humanity, pro hope, and pro peace. Come and see!"
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| Janet Lahr Lewis and Wadi Foquin |
 Janet Lahr Lewis is the United Methodist Liaison in Israel/Palestine. During her speaking tour in the bay area she will be focusing on the village of Wadi Foquin as the village is facing formidable threats to its continued existence. While farmers are being separated from their fields due to occupying Israeli forces, the Wadi Foquin Community Development Partnerships seeks to provide alternatives and hope. Click here for more information on Wadi Foquin Community Development Partnership. Click here for Janet's full speaking schedule! |
| Vigil at the Detention Center |
 | | STOP The ICE HOLDS (West Contra Costa County) Richmond, CA |
Carmen and many of our friends from the interfaith coalition went to pray and protest outside the West Contra Costa County Detention Facility where ICE detainees are held, to demand that Contra Costa County discontinue honoring ICE holds that lead to high deportation rates and take steps to protect due process for immigrants.
According to ICE statistics, 79% of people deported from Contra Costa County by the Secure Communities program of ICE had minor or no criminal charges.
Click here to watch a news report on the vigil!
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| Help Stock the Pantry! |
 The Ella Baker house, one of the Lutheran Volunteer Corps homes, is in need of pantry items as new volunteers are moving in. Please help us welcome the new residents by stocking their pantry; drop off any of the following items at the Chapel: Dry goods Refrigerated items
-peanut butter - milk
-jam - cheese
-pasta - bread
-jars or cans of tomato sauce - fruit
-dried or canned beans
-flour Other
-sugar - toilet paper -coffee - gift cards to grocery stores |
| Spiritual Nomads |
When we read the Gospels in worship, we typically encounter a Jesus in his early 30s: a young adult, something of a spiritual nomad, moving in and out of places of worship.
Yet for a church so focused on the ministry of this young adult, we're often perplexed by questions about young adults in worship. What are today's young adult spiritual nomads seeking in worship? Why aren't more of them in worship? Read more online or see the article "Spiritual Nomad" in our copy of The Lutheran in the magazine stand at the Chapel! |
| Job Opening at Pacific School of Religion |
 Pacific School of Religion is seeking an Associate Director of Field Education and Contextual Learning. Click here to read the full job description and how to apply.! Feel free to pass the information along to friends who many be interested. Review of applications will begin August 10, though PSR will continue to accept applications until the position is filled.
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| Spark Family Magazine |
Spark Family Magazine's are here! This volume's theme is "Let's Pray" and the magazine features prayers for children, lessons on prayer, coloring activities, quizzes, and cut-out prayer cards. Come pick up a copy for your family this Sunday at the Chapel. If you can't make it this week, we're happy to mail one to you next week. |
| Confirmation Curriculum | |
Meet Moses, the frustrated leader.
Though Moses is a murderer in exile, God walks alongside him as he stumbles into positions of (reluctant) leadership, guiding the Hebrew people out of slaves into the Promised Land.
Our fall confirmation curriculum focuses on Unlikely People - Extraordinary Stories.
Classes start on September 5th at 6:30pm at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church.
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| Jay Bakker in San Jose |
 On Sunday, August 19, at 11:00 am 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 turning 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. |
| Contact Information | |
University Lutheran Chapel of Berkeley
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