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Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost
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October 2012
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It's the Sunday we read about the "Golden Calf!" Don't miss it. It's hard to miss the implications of this story on our western lifestyle and unquestioned commitment to neo-liberal economic theory!
This Sunday is our Fair Trade Mercado, right after the liturgy. Come stock up on fair trade chocolate, coffee, tea, and more.
Also this Sunday there will be an opportunity to talk to Council members about the Sustainability Task Force's report after liturgy.
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 Prayers this week
In all things pray! Please remember these petitions in your daily prayers.
For those who grieve, especially Bob and family as they mourn the death of Bob's mother, Carolyn Wohlsen
For the students at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and across the ELCA who are preparing for leadership in the church here and throughout the world
For the mediation process in which we are involved, that all may be heard and resolution may come
For all who have cancer, for those who accompany for them, and for those who research for a cure
For those who struggle with mental 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 wisdom and guidance for the ELCA synod bishops as they meet for their fall conference in Chicago
For First United, San Francisco, as they are admitted back into the ELCA on October 14
For "our" seminary students: interns Maria Anderson, Gretchen Colby, and Carmen Miranda and teaching parish students Brach Jennings and Sara Schultz as they engage their respective internship communities
For the victims of the conflict in Syria and the many refugees who have fled Syria to Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Turkey
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Worship Times
11:00 am Sunday
Eucharist
6:30 pm Thursday
Magnificat Campus Ministry
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Worship Leaders
Presider: The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson
Preacher: The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson
Assisting: Andrew Stevens
Narrator: Bennett Falk
Guest Music: Daniel Schmidt
Greeter: Tom Ray
Sacristan:
Council: Luis Ramirez
Prayer:
WOFL: Robyn Gee
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| Ecclesiastical Skirmish |
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| Fall District Meeting |
Come to the Fall District C Conference Meeting!
When: October 14th 3:00-6:30pm
Where: First United Lutheran Church (St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church @ 2097 Turk Street (at Lyon), SF, Ca.
Why: To celebrate the re-entry of First United into the ELCA
Click here for more information! |
| Sustainability Report |
Last year at the Chapel's Annual Meeting on January 29, 2012, the congregation appointed a short-term working group to "create a sustainable financial plan for the Chapel."
This Task Force on Financial Sustainability began immediately to study the ministry of the Chapel and to put forth a realistic model for what it costs to do the ministry in which we are currently engaged in a sustainable way. Read more...
Click here to read the full Sustainability Report 2012
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| October Green Challenge |
The Green Challenge theme for October is "Community Action".
Visit the Chapel's Green Challenge Checklist to find ideas for how you can be involved locally and globally as a person of faith to help care for the earth.
And don't forget to check off the things you've done so far!
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| 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!
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| Animate Small Groups | |
Animate starts this coming Tuesday night here at the Chapel (6:30 pm with Randy Gee & Sarah Berg) or next Sunday (9:15 am with Pr. Jeff)
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.
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| Church IMPACT | |
Elections are coming up soon and there are measures on the ballot that can seem nebulous and confusing.
Church IMPACT exists for empowering and mobilizing people of faith to be effective advocates in public policy.
Take a look at their website for great resources for the upcoming election
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| Cal Performance sign-up | |
Thanks for all who signed up for Cal Performances this winter.
Dan Savage is coming up this next month, The Hard Nut in December, and Ira Glass in February of next year.
See who's going and sign-up for the most popular events!
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| Thank You | |
Our endowment team issued a grant of $500 for the Lutheran Campus Ministry Builds project.
The youth built three houses for families in New Orleans. Our endowment grant helped them to build the walls on which they wrote their prayers, so that the families moving into their new homes will be physically surrounded by these written prayers.
Click here to read a Thank You letter including many pictures!
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| 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 |
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