Pastor Sarah will be at...
Intern Supervisor Training on June 11-13
Synod Assembly on June 14-15
Holden Village Soul Journey on June 17-25
Game Night tonight at Our Saviour's Lutheran
It’s game on at Our Saviour’s tonight, June 11, from 6:30-830 pm.
Have a favorite card game or board game? Want to learn some new games? Join us for game night!
Ice cream sundaes provided, and lots of games too. Feel free to bring your favorite game, too. All ages are welcome. Hosted by Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1212 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020.
Meet Clottee Hammons, Heat Respite Coordinator
Clottee A. Hammons grew up in the segregated downtown Phoenix area and is the granddaughter of a 10th Calvary Buffalo Soldier. She views that legacy with pride and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Ms. Hammons’ organization Emancipation Arts resides at Phoenix Center for the Arts. She is a Visual Artist, Curator, Writer, Poet, Activist, Educator and Prevention Specialist.
2019 Heat Respite volunteering
Very often good-intentioned people are overwhelmed by the magnitude of need in our community but do not know where to start. The Summer Respite Program accepts every volunteer with the knowledge that everyone has strengths, skills and love that can benefit others and themselves in ways that none of us can even imagine.
In advance we thank all volunteers and participants in the Summer Respite Program. 2019 Heat Respite will begin on June 10 and run until August 30. We will serve breakfast and lunch each day; we will also provide snacks and plenty of water for anyone looking to find shelter from the heat during 9:00 am—5:00 pm.
Community Conversation on Race Unity today
Saturday, June 8, 2019 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, at Fair Trade Cafe 1020 N 1st Ave., Phoenix, AZ
Join Arizona Faith Network for Community Conversation on Race Unity. In celebration of and partnership with the Bahá'í Faith (the annual Bahá'í Unity Day this year is June 9) we have organized guided community conversations on the most challenging issue facing America - racism. Join us for this informative yet casual community event. All people are welcome.
Grace Buddies
For this ministry, Grace partnered with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest to provide a monthly morning of fun for foster children. We are looking to start this ministry back up after the summer. If you are interested in taking on a volunteer leadership position, please reach out to Pastor Sarah. We need assistance with marketing, flyer development, and some of the administrative coordinating. Thank you!
Soul Journey Notes of Encouragement
Please help encourage this year’s Soul Journeyers as they travel to Holden Village in Washington State. The Soul Journeyers will receive notes from their families and YOU throughout their trip. Please write a note to at least one of the following people letting them know what you appreciate about them and/or how you see God at work in their lives. Completed notes can be given to Pastor Sarah no later than the afternoon of Sunday, June 16.
Suggested Bible Readings for June
June 2 (Seventh Sunday of Easter)
First Reading: Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21
Psalm: Psalm 97
Gospel: J ohn 17:20-26
June 9 (Day of Pentecost)
First Reading: Acts 2:1-21
Psalm: Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
Gospel: John 14:8-17
June 16 (The Holy Trinity)
First Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Psalm: Psalm 8 Gospel: J ohn 16:12-15
June 23 (Second Sunday after Pentecost)
First Reading: Galatians 3:23-29
Psalm: Psalm 22:19-28
Gospel: Luke 8:26-39
June 30 (Third Sunday after Pentecost)
First Reading: Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Psalm: Psalm 16
Gospel: Luke 9:51-61
From Pastor Sarah's Pen: Soul Journey to Holden Village
Synod Assembly Donations
June All CAPS newsletter for Capital Conference congregations
Check out the June version of All CAPS, the newsletter of the Capital Conference congregations.
In our June edition we have news of a June 11 Game Night at Our Saviour’s Lutheran, volunteer and donation possibilities at Grace Lutheran’s Heat Respite program, a June 8 community conversation on race unity at Fair Trade Cafe, and Vacation Bible School at Grace from June 3-7. Enjoy!
Grace Vine: June 2019
Get your food handler's card for free
Now that Grace has a county-certified commercial kitchen, anyone volunteering in the Grace kitchen is encouraged to secure a food handler’s card. To get the card, you must first complete a food service worker training program (this takes less than an hour), followed by a simple test ~ all of which can be done online. Cards are good for three years. The Outreach Team will gladly to cover the $8 fee for anyone who wants to take the test. Please contact the Outreach Team at Outreach@GraceInTheCity.com, talk to Solveig Muus, or call the church office and we will send you a link to our account at eFoodCard.com.
Summer 2019 Heat Respite
At Grace, we are called by God to be in the city for good! For those interested in volunteering this summer, we invite you to attend the orientation held in the North Room of Hope Hall on June 9th from 11:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be served. Please RSVP at outreach@graceinthecity.com or call Clottee Hammons at 602-817-8996 if you plan to attend. View PDF flyer.
May Capital Conference Newsletter
Extra extra! Read all about it. The premiere issue of the Capital Conference newsletter is out. Get informed about our sister congregations in the the Capital Conference of the Grand Canyon Synod. View the newsletter in PDF.
Rejoice with our Graduates!
Summer schedule announcements
On Sunday, May 26, we will move to our summer worship times. Traditional Worship Service will begin at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary. Contemporary Service will still begin at 8:30 am in Hope Hall.
On Monday, May 27, Memorial Day will be observed. The church office will be closed and regularly scheduled Monday morning events will be cancelled for the day, including Grace Room & Native Elders.
Sermon: 5/19/19
Last GLOW until September
Sermon: 5/12/19
Among the most familiar words of scripture, Psalm 23 wakes us up to God’s shepherding presence and provision in our lives. Our shepherd sets us down in green pastures, leads us beside still waters, restores our soul, sets our feet on a path that leads to life, walks with us even in valley of the shadow of death. The shepherd makes space for us at a table, a place of feasting and sharing, abundance and joy, even when we are surrounded by our enemies. And when we get up from the table, what it is that follows us is God’s goodness and mercy.