Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 
September 2012

   

 

In our new nine-month journey with the "narrative lectionary," we encounter the story of the Israelites in slavery followed by their deliverance. 

 

At Passover the blood of the lamb and unleavened bread signify God's sacrifice of the lamb God's deliverance.

 

 


 

 
Prayers this week

 

In all things pray!  Please remember these petitions in your daily prayers. 

 

 

For the ELCA-supported New Life Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand, dedicated to lifting up ethnic minority women who have been, or were in danger of becoming, victims of human trafficking.

 

For the students at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary preparing for leadership in the church here and throughout the world 

 

For all who have cancer or who are struggling with health issues

 

For our confirmands, Eva, Cole, Helen, and Gwen, as they continue to learn about God, their faith, and the church at work in the world

 

For First United, San Francisco, as they are admitted back into the ELCA on October 14

 

For Maria in Minneapolis and Gretchen in New York as they grow into accompanying leaders in their internship communities

 

 
Quick Links

 

Worship Times

11:00 am Sunday
Eucharist

6:30 pm Thursday
Magnificat Campus Ministry

Worship Leaders

Presider: The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson

 

Preacher: The Rev. Sanna Reinholtzen

 

Assisting: Brach Jennings & Carmen Miranda


Narrator:  Carmen Miranda & Brach Jennings

 

Music: Andy Boumann

 

Greeter: Tom Ray

 

Sacristan:   

 

Council: Nancy Ulmer

  

Prayer: 

 

WOFL: Robyn Gee

 
Calendar
dacaThis Sunday - DACA  volunteer training


This Sunday at 1pm SHARE El Salvador will be offering a no-cost DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) eligibility pre-screening (Oct 14th) and application clinic (Oct 20th) at the Chapel. 

 

 

For more information contact Martha at martha@share-elsalvador.org or call 510-848-8487 

 

vote This Sunday - Social Justice Forms

 

congregational meeting

We received several social justice recommendation forms and want to extend the opportunity to participate to those who have not been able to fill out a form yet. 

This Sunday, Sept 30th, will be the last Sunday where you can fill out a recommendation form to nominate a worthy organization that works in the area(s) of environmental justice/simple living, El Salvador, immigration, and/or hunger issues.


The following week you will have the opportunity to present your organization (or Jen can do it for you) and we will vote to select the top 3 choices that day. Then, you will have the opportunity to vote (1 vote per person per Sunday present) until Oct 28 when we will have a light luncheon and announce the top selection.

 Please contact Jen Afdahl Rice (jenafdahl@gmail.com, 510.325.0096) with any questions.

September Green Challenge


It's the last week of September! We're encouraging everyone to spend time learning about the environment.

Attend a guided nature walk or visit a zoo, aquarium, or natural history museum.

We've created a list of educational opportunities, including local events, books,  and audio-visual resources.

Here's the link for the Sept Idea List.  Check it out!

 

Just Economy with Robert B. Reich


On Wednesday, Oct 17th, the former Secretary of Labor will share his insights about the national landscape leading up to the November 2012 presidential elections and his perspective on the current economy and future policy options.

 

A panel of faith and community leaders will respond to Professor Reich's analysis and provide insights on how these issues affect local communities. The panel will also share strategies focusing on organizing and nonpartisan get out the vote activities in California.

 

A reception will follow the event.
Space is limited, click here to read more and register!


 

Pr. Jeff and Pr. Donna Duensing

 

 

We are so blessed to have awesome ministers in our midst!


On Wednesday Pastor Jeff and Pastor Donna Duensing received the distinguished alumni award at Pacific Lutheran University.

Take a moment and click below for the citations from the ceremony 

 

Pastor Jeff Johnson

Pastor Donna Duensing

 

Congratulations to both! 

Animate Small Groups

 

The Animate Small Groups are here!

 

Sign up online for either Tuesday nights or Sunday mornings. We are very excited about this new series and are looking forward to seeing you at one of the groups. 

 

 

 

Question One documentary

 

Question One is a new documentary outlining the battle for same-sex marriage in America. 

 

There will be several screenings in the bay area with the documentary's director giving a post-show talk and facilitating a discussion. 

 

Click here for the trailer and more information.  

 

 

Contact Information

University Lutheran Chapel of Berkeley

510-843-6230

 www.ulcberkeley.org

 

Annika Mongan:  administrator@ulcberkeley.org

Pastor Jeff Johnson:  pastor@ulcberkeley.org

Pastor Sanna Reinholtzen:  sannabeth@gmail.com

Intern Carmen Miranda: carmen7919@gmail.com

Intern Logan Rimel: logan.rimel@gmail.com 

Council President Nancy Ulmer: nkulmer@sbcglobal.net

Music Director Andy Bouman: andybouman@yahoo.com