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Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost
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October 2012
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This Sunday we hear about Hannah's desperate prayer, God's answer through the birth of Samuel, and Hannah's response of obedience, which create a whirlwind of activity and inspire a response of praise.
This weekend is Jubilee weekend and we will be praying for those affected by our global financial crisis.
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"Animate" your Faith -- Sunday @ 9:15 am
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Sunday group starting this Sunday
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, 9:15 am (facilitated by Pr. Jeff)
Monday at 7:00 pm (facilitated by Logan) a group for grad students
Tuesday group continues next week (facilitated by Randy Gee and Sarah Berg)
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Sunday's theme: "Is God Real?" This week's video features Brian McClaren, who is often described as "a major figure in post-evangelical thought".
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 Prayers this week
In all things pray! Please remember these petitions in your daily prayers.
For those who suffer from illness, especially Emery Roe's stepmother, Sally, who is in ICU with fungal meningitis, as her care team works to stabilize her
For those who grieve, especially Bob and family as they mourn the death of Bob's mother, Carolyn Wohlsen
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 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 First United, San Francisco, as they are received back into the ELCA on Sunday, October 14
For those suffering from adverse weather conditions, such as the drought in the Horn of Africa, and for those who provide relief, especially the relief provided through the Kenyan Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus.
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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: Seminarian Brach Jennings
Assisting: Brach Jennings, Carmen Miranda, and Tom Ray
Narrator: Don Green
Music: Andy Bouman
Greeter: Linde Elliott
Sacristan:
Council: Margaret Moreland
Prayer: Linde Elliott
WOFL: Kathy Gee
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| Jubilee Weekend |
Each year, Jubilee USA Network and world-wide Jubilee partners come together to pray, worship and act in one global voice to further the participation of the most vulnerable in the international financial system.
This Sunday we will be praying specifically for those most effected by our global financial crisis.
Visit Jubilee USA Network for more information
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| "God in the White House" |
Thursday, October 18, 7:00 pm
At Chapel of the Great Commission, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley
An exploration of Christian, Mormon, Muslim and Jewish perspectives on the upcoming election and the role of religion in American politics.
Click here for more information and registration!
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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! |
| 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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| Fair Trade Month |
October is also Fair Trade Month. How do you celebrate fair trade? A fair-trade cup of coffee in the morning? A fair-trade chocolate snack for the 2 o'clock blues? A fair-trade cup of tea on a rainy evening?
Click here for 10 ways to celebrate fair-trade in October.
And there's reason to celebrate: After years of petitioning, Hershey's - long known for child and slave labor sourcing - finally agreed to start sourcing fair-trade by 2020! |
| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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