Which Lenten Program is Right for You?
March 5, 2017 Welcome to Our Visitors Welcome to Saint Luke’s! We are a community that welcomes everyone, regardless of where you are on your faith journey, to hear God’s word, to be fed at God’s table, and to experience the love of community, so that you will be strengthened to serve God in the world. Please Fill Out a Name Tag
We invite everyone to fill out a name tag. They’re available in every pew. If you forgot your permanent name tag (or lost it), please use a paper one today. If you’d like a permanent name tag, sign‐up at the Informa on Center. Permanent name tags can be stored on the magne c boards in the Narthex.
Pathways Spiritual Education Programs
Today: 9:00 AM, Parish Hall Hear‐Eyes God’s Word: Understanding Deaf Libera on Theology with Professor Noah Buchholz
Noah Buchholz, born Deaf, is an ordained pastor and professor. He will be presen ng on Deaf libera on theology, in essence, how differences perceived as disabili es can become vital tools in opening up new ques ons and branches into theology.
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Thinking Theologically in the 21 Century
Rev. Daniel D. Lennox & Michael Toy Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2 9:00‐9:50 AM, Chapel Liberty, freedom, jus ce, oppression — these words circulate in our daily discourse. But what do they mean to us as Church? Is there a spiritual dimension to standing in solidarity with people that are oppressed? Is there a moral or ethical impera ve in this era of church life? Join us to sort through these issues under the light of theological inspec on and through the frameworks and texts of libera on theologians James Cone, Elizabeth Shüssler Fiorenza, Gustavo Gu érrez, Nancy Eiseland, and others. All are welcome.
The Four Revolutionary Secrets of Jesus
Writing Your Way to the Resurrection Rev. Susan C. Wyper Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2 9:00‐9:50 AM, Taylor Room Whether you’re a published author or afraid of the page, explore the discipline and gi of wri ng. Each week will be self‐contained; no experience necessary and no grades given! From journaling to jo ng notes to wri ng poems and stories, we’ll put pen to paper and see where God leads. Exercises and examples will be drawn from various sources including: Natalie Goldberg’s Wri ng Down the Bones, Stephen King’s On Wri ng and Mary Oliver’s A Poetry Handbook.
Resiliency and Resurrection Faith
Rev. Dawn M. Stegelmann Tuesdays: March 7, 14, 21 & 28 4:00‐5:30 PM, Taylor Room How do we live with resilience in a high anxiety world and find new vitality in our faith? Using sacred texts and images, this series will explore crea ve ways to take on life’s challenges rather than ge ng overwhelmed, having a sense of control and finding meaning in what we are doing.
Rev. David R. Anderson Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2 9 :00‐9:50 AM, Parish Hall In these sessions we will uncover the four secrets of Jesus’ teaching and the life that embodied perfect union with God. This series is ideal for anyone who wants to meet Jesus for the first me, and anyone whose old concepts and ideas The Faith of a Mockingbird: Small Group Study about Jesus simply don’t make sense Rev. Susan C. Wyper anymore. Wednesdays: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 10:15‐11:30 AM, Taylor Room March 12: The Last Sacrifice Spend Wednesday mornings this Lent in the company of some favorite March 19: The Kingdom Within characters: Jem, Scout, Boo Radley and of course, A cus. We’ll reread March 26: The Great Reversal and study To Kill a Mockingbird with an eye on the themes of sin, April 2: The Heart of Compassion redemp on, wisdom and love. Registra on required to order materials. Email [email protected] to register.
Pick up your devotional book today in the Narthex
BREAD AND WINE $20
BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND DAWN $15
MAKE ROOM $15 THE FAITH OF A MOCKINGBIRD—$11
Church School Corner
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Our teachers today are: Chris na Ma eson (1 & 2 Grade) Chris Ma eson (3rd Grade) and Robin Nelson (4th & 5th Gr.) Today’s Story Teller: Danny Lennox A big THANK YOU to our Godly Play Volunteers today: Alyssa Angelbeck and Julia Massengil Please sign–up to help Ms. Erika if you haven’t yet. This week’s lesson: “The First Sin” Your dinner table ques on is: How will you live Lent? Upcoming Events March 5: Children’s Lenten Series (Week 1 of 5) Youth & Community Center at 9:00 AM. April 14: The Good Friday Jerusalem Walk at 10:00 AM in the Youth & Community Center April 15: Easter Egg Hunt a er the 3:30 PM children’s Easter Service on the side lawn. Find more info on Children’s Lenten Programs: www.saintlukesdarien.org/Ch‐YouthLent17
The Nursery is open for AM services in Rm. 106 of Ed. Blg. A Conversation with Your Muslim Neighbors
Tuesday, March 14, 7:00 PM—Youth & Community Center
We are living in divisive mes where people find themselves unsure of who to trust. Now more than ever, communi es need to come together to try to build bridges that overcome fear. Muslims have come to be seen as dangerous and threatening. This has affected how Non‐Muslim Americans view their fellow Muslim Americans. This panel will a empt to dispel or subvert stereotypical no ons of what and who your Muslim American neighbor is. It will give the community an opportunity to have a conversa on with their Muslim neighbors who are pillars of their immediate communi es. The panelists are Dolores Durrani, co‐founder Saffron Road Foods, Westport; Azra Assaduddin, community ac vist, member, Interfaith Council of Norwalk; Zeeshaan Fatema Aratsu, history teacher, New Canaan High School; and Ameena Meer, author, brand manager, Sufi, Brooklyn, NY. The panel will be moderated by Darien author and professor Sharbari Zohra Ahmed.
Youth Ministry News
Monday, March 6: High School AM Discussion 6:30 AM at Upper Crust Bagel Company Wed., March 8: Confirma on Classes, 6:30‐8:30 PM Sun., March 12: Trivia Night, 6:00‐8:00 PM, Youth Room Mon., March 20: High School AM Discussion 6:30 AM at Upper Crust Bagel Company Sun., March 22: Confirma on Classes, 6:30‐8:30 PM Sun., March 26: Chipotle Night, Youth Room. Frid., March 31: Pacific House Dessert Tas ng / Lock‐In Women’s Ministries Celebrate Us!
Dinner, Fellowship and Fun! Thursday, March 9 6:30 PM, Youth & Community Center More details & RSVP: www.saintlukesdarien.org/celebratewomen Ques ons: Jane McWilliams, (973‐650‐2445) jmcwilliams@williampi .com
Beach Yoga Spring Tune-Ups
Saturday Mornings: March 4, April 1 & April 29 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Youth & Community Center Spring is almost here and not long a er, Summer and Beach Yoga! To get ready for the warm weather and frolicking outside, Greg Barringer, from Shak Ananda Center for Energy & Bliss, will be back at Saint Luke’s to host three Saturday morning sessions of yoga prac ce, gong medita on, refreshments and a chance to be with ourselves and each other. All are invited to come together, prac ce and connect in the Youth & Community Center on any of the Saturday morning sessions—no pre‐registra on required. Info contact: [email protected]
Newcomers Spring 2017 Series
Newcomers Dinner: Sunday, March 12, 6:00‐8:00 PM The Rectory, home of Pam and David Anderson
Newcomers Orienta on:
Meditation, Potluck & Welcoming Prayer Workshop
Sunday, March 19, 12:30‐2:30 PM Youth & Community Center
Wednesday, March 15, 6:15 PM, Taylor Room Details: h p://saintlukesdarien.org/medita ongroup
Welcome Sunday:
Sunday, April 2, all services, for those who have completed the Orienta on For more informa on on all, contact: Suzy Seymour: [email protected]; 203‐325‐2554 or Erin Camporin: [email protected] or 203‐202‐7521
Person-To-Person Lenten Food Drive: Sunday, March 19
Helping the Food Insecure in Fairfield County Please bring a recycled brown or plas c bag filled with the suggested foods to the Person‐to‐Person Van in the parking lot at any Sunday service on March 19. If you cannot make a service, please bring dona ons to the food pantry open Monday‐Friday, 9:00 AM‐4:00 PM: Parmalat Milk (key nutri onal item—mul ples appreciated!), Oatmeal, Hearty Canned Soups, Jarred Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Canned Pineapple or Fruit Cocktail
P2P and the 25,000 clients, including 10,000 Thank You for your Support! Ques ons or want to help? Call Rick Nixon 203‐722‐0330
2017 Men's Retreat: April 28-30
This year's retreat leader will be Danny Lennox and we welcome all interested men to join for a "weekend of building community and expanding your faith for the men of SLP." Our retreat takes place at: Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York If you’d like to join us this year, please contact Rob Roberto: 203‐912‐1062, [email protected]
Beyond the Pew: Outreach Opportunities for YOU! Do Good = Feel Good! Pacific House in Stamford: Today, March 5: Prepare, cook and serve dinner; a ernoon‐evening. Contact [email protected] Inspirica: Needs a er‐school tutors and cooks/servers of meals to paren ng class.
Contact John Schlachtenhaufen at [email protected] Community Suppers: Thursday a ernoon kitchen helpers needed. Contact [email protected] Tag Sale: Set ‐up June 4‐9; Sale June 9‐11. Contact [email protected] or Chris Koch @ 203‐853‐6596
We invite everyone to fill out a name tag. They’re available in every pew. If you forgot your permanent name tag (or lost it), please use a paper one today. If you’d like a permanent name tag, sign‐up at the Informa on Center. Permanent name tags can be stored on the magne c boards in the Narthex.
Pathways Spiritual Education Programs
Today: 9:00 AM, Parish Hall Hear‐Eyes God’s Word: Understanding Deaf Libera on Theology with Professor Noah Buchholz
Noah Buchholz, born Deaf, is an ordained pastor and professor. He will be presen ng on Deaf libera on theology, in essence, how differences perceived as disabili es can become vital tools in opening up new ques ons and branches into theology.
Which Lenten Program is Right for You? st
Thinking Theologically in the 21 Century
Rev. Daniel D. Lennox & Michael Toy Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2 9:00‐9:50 AM, Chapel Liberty, freedom, jus ce, oppression — these words circulate in our daily discourse. But what do they mean to us as Church? Is there a spiritual dimension to standing in solidarity with people that are oppressed? Is there a moral or ethical impera ve in this era of church life? Join us to sort through these issues under the light of theological inspec on and through the frameworks and texts of libera on theologians James Cone, Elizabeth Shüssler Fiorenza, Gustavo Gu érrez, Nancy Eiseland, and others. All are welcome.
The Four Revolutionary Secrets of Jesus
Writing Your Way to the Resurrection Rev. Susan C. Wyper Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2 9:00‐9:50 AM, Taylor Room Whether you’re a published author or afraid of the page, explore the discipline and gi of wri ng. Each week will be self‐contained; no experience necessary and no grades given! From journaling to jo ng notes to wri ng poems and stories, we’ll put pen to paper and see where God leads. Exercises and examples will be drawn from various sources including: Natalie Goldberg’s Wri ng Down the Bones, Stephen King’s On Wri ng and Mary Oliver’s A Poetry Handbook.
Resiliency and Resurrection Faith
Rev. Dawn M. Stegelmann Tuesdays: March 7, 14, 21 & 28 4:00‐5:30 PM, Taylor Room How do we live with resilience in a high anxiety world and find new vitality in our faith? Using sacred texts and images, this series will explore crea ve ways to take on life’s challenges rather than ge ng overwhelmed, having a sense of control and finding meaning in what we are doing.
Rev. David R. Anderson Sundays: March 12, 19, 26, April 2 9 :00‐9:50 AM, Parish Hall In these sessions we will uncover the four secrets of Jesus’ teaching and the life that embodied perfect union with God. This series is ideal for anyone who wants to meet Jesus for the first me, and anyone whose old concepts and ideas The Faith of a Mockingbird: Small Group Study about Jesus simply don’t make sense Rev. Susan C. Wyper anymore. Wednesdays: March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 10:15‐11:30 AM, Taylor Room March 12: The Last Sacrifice Spend Wednesday mornings this Lent in the company of some favorite March 19: The Kingdom Within characters: Jem, Scout, Boo Radley and of course, A cus. We’ll reread March 26: The Great Reversal and study To Kill a Mockingbird with an eye on the themes of sin, April 2: The Heart of Compassion redemp on, wisdom and love. Registra on required to order materials. Email [email protected] to register.
Pick up your devotional book today in the Narthex
BREAD AND WINE $20
BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND DAWN $15
MAKE ROOM $15 THE FAITH OF A MOCKINGBIRD—$11
Church School Corner
st
nd
Our teachers today are: Chris na Ma eson (1 & 2 Grade) Chris Ma eson (3rd Grade) and Robin Nelson (4th & 5th Gr.) Today’s Story Teller: Danny Lennox A big THANK YOU to our Godly Play Volunteers today: Alyssa Angelbeck and Julia Massengil Please sign–up to help Ms. Erika if you haven’t yet. This week’s lesson: “The First Sin” Your dinner table ques on is: How will you live Lent? Upcoming Events March 5: Children’s Lenten Series (Week 1 of 5) Youth & Community Center at 9:00 AM. April 14: The Good Friday Jerusalem Walk at 10:00 AM in the Youth & Community Center April 15: Easter Egg Hunt a er the 3:30 PM children’s Easter Service on the side lawn. Find more info on Children’s Lenten Programs: www.saintlukesdarien.org/Ch‐YouthLent17
The Nursery is open for AM services in Rm. 106 of Ed. Blg. A Conversation with Your Muslim Neighbors
Tuesday, March 14, 7:00 PM—Youth & Community Center
We are living in divisive mes where people find themselves unsure of who to trust. Now more than ever, communi es need to come together to try to build bridges that overcome fear. Muslims have come to be seen as dangerous and threatening. This has affected how Non‐Muslim Americans view their fellow Muslim Americans. This panel will a empt to dispel or subvert stereotypical no ons of what and who your Muslim American neighbor is. It will give the community an opportunity to have a conversa on with their Muslim neighbors who are pillars of their immediate communi es. The panelists are Dolores Durrani, co‐founder Saffron Road Foods, Westport; Azra Assaduddin, community ac vist, member, Interfaith Council of Norwalk; Zeeshaan Fatema Aratsu, history teacher, New Canaan High School; and Ameena Meer, author, brand manager, Sufi, Brooklyn, NY. The panel will be moderated by Darien author and professor Sharbari Zohra Ahmed.
Youth Ministry News
Monday, March 6: High School AM Discussion 6:30 AM at Upper Crust Bagel Company Wed., March 8: Confirma on Classes, 6:30‐8:30 PM Sun., March 12: Trivia Night, 6:00‐8:00 PM, Youth Room Mon., March 20: High School AM Discussion 6:30 AM at Upper Crust Bagel Company Sun., March 22: Confirma on Classes, 6:30‐8:30 PM Sun., March 26: Chipotle Night, Youth Room. Frid., March 31: Pacific House Dessert Tas ng / Lock‐In Women’s Ministries Celebrate Us!
Dinner, Fellowship and Fun! Thursday, March 9 6:30 PM, Youth & Community Center More details & RSVP: www.saintlukesdarien.org/celebratewomen Ques ons: Jane McWilliams, (973‐650‐2445) jmcwilliams@williampi .com
Beach Yoga Spring Tune-Ups
Saturday Mornings: March 4, April 1 & April 29 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Youth & Community Center Spring is almost here and not long a er, Summer and Beach Yoga! To get ready for the warm weather and frolicking outside, Greg Barringer, from Shak Ananda Center for Energy & Bliss, will be back at Saint Luke’s to host three Saturday morning sessions of yoga prac ce, gong medita on, refreshments and a chance to be with ourselves and each other. All are invited to come together, prac ce and connect in the Youth & Community Center on any of the Saturday morning sessions—no pre‐registra on required. Info contact: [email protected]
Newcomers Spring 2017 Series
Newcomers Dinner: Sunday, March 12, 6:00‐8:00 PM The Rectory, home of Pam and David Anderson
Newcomers Orienta on:
Meditation, Potluck & Welcoming Prayer Workshop
Sunday, March 19, 12:30‐2:30 PM Youth & Community Center
Wednesday, March 15, 6:15 PM, Taylor Room Details: h p://saintlukesdarien.org/medita ongroup
Welcome Sunday:
Sunday, April 2, all services, for those who have completed the Orienta on For more informa on on all, contact: Suzy Seymour: [email protected]; 203‐325‐2554 or Erin Camporin: [email protected] or 203‐202‐7521
Person-To-Person Lenten Food Drive: Sunday, March 19
Helping the Food Insecure in Fairfield County Please bring a recycled brown or plas c bag filled with the suggested foods to the Person‐to‐Person Van in the parking lot at any Sunday service on March 19. If you cannot make a service, please bring dona ons to the food pantry open Monday‐Friday, 9:00 AM‐4:00 PM: Parmalat Milk (key nutri onal item—mul ples appreciated!), Oatmeal, Hearty Canned Soups, Jarred Pasta Sauce, Pasta, Canned Pineapple or Fruit Cocktail
P2P and the 25,000 clients, including 10,000 Thank You for your Support! Ques ons or want to help? Call Rick Nixon 203‐722‐0330
2017 Men's Retreat: April 28-30
This year's retreat leader will be Danny Lennox and we welcome all interested men to join for a "weekend of building community and expanding your faith for the men of SLP." Our retreat takes place at: Holy Cross Monastery in West Park, New York If you’d like to join us this year, please contact Rob Roberto: 203‐912‐1062, [email protected]
Beyond the Pew: Outreach Opportunities for YOU! Do Good = Feel Good! Pacific House in Stamford: Today, March 5: Prepare, cook and serve dinner; a ernoon‐evening. Contact [email protected] Inspirica: Needs a er‐school tutors and cooks/servers of meals to paren ng class.
Contact John Schlachtenhaufen at [email protected] Community Suppers: Thursday a ernoon kitchen helpers needed. Contact [email protected] Tag Sale: Set ‐up June 4‐9; Sale June 9‐11. Contact [email protected] or Chris Koch @ 203‐853‐6596
