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August 2019 TEN YEARS OF Sunday Summer Liturgy BLESSING IN THE ELCA 9:30 a.m. Sunday, August 18, 5:00 p.m. Parents with This August will mark ten years since the historic their children vote of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ameri- Nursery ca to allow GLBTQIA+ persons in committed rela- 9:00 a.m. until the end of the Liturgy tionships to serve on the roster of the Church. Much has changed since 2009, and there is Visit us on the web! much work left to do. Please join us on www.stpaulref.org Sunday, August 18, 5:00 p.m. as we wel- come Bishop Patricia Lull and the Chamber St. Paul-Reformation is a congregation of Choir of the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus the Evangelical to commemorate this historic vote. A re- Lutheran Church in ception follows the liturgy, and clergy are America (ELCA). invited to vest and process; the color of the Bishop Patricia Lull and the TC Gay Men’s day is red. Chorus lead our commemorations 100 Oxford Street N. St. Paul, MN 55104 651-224-3371 LUTHERAN NIGHT AT THE TWINS offi[email protected] Monday, August 5, 7:10 p.m. SPR heads to Target Field on Monday, August 5th for “Lutheran Night At the Twins.” If you attend even one baseball game a year...this is for you! Join other members of SPR as we cheer on the Twins vs. the At- lanta Braves. Tickets are $16, and you must reserve your ticket by ei- ther a.) signing up in the narthex; or b.) e-mailing the Vicar: vic-
The Spectrum items, arti- SUNDAY FUNDAY GOES cles and columns need to be to the Parish Office by TO THE FAIR! the 12th of the month pre- ceding publication. The Sunday, August 25, Post-Church Spectrum goes to the print- Join us for our final Sunday Funday as we head er on the 15th of the month, and this date is to the Great Minnesota get-together. We will hard and fast. Articles leave from SPR after Church and meet at the fair. Tickets are $12, but received after the 12th may or may not be included in you must sign up for this discounted rate by e-mailing Sr. Stacie Light- the newsletter. ner or signing up in the narthex.
2 FROM THE PASTOR TEN YEARS AGO THIS MONTH the cludes immigrants, the poor, those struggling with landscape of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in mental illnesses and addiction, and those who America changed dramatically. In 2009 at the simply live in hopelessness. Mary was hope- Churchwide Assembly held in Minneapolis, Voting ful...and so are we, even in the face of uncertainty; Members elected to lift restrictions on GLBTQIA+ clergy in this Church as well The breaking of the bread and the pray- as providing options for pastoral discre- ers. The central act of the Church’s life tion when it came to the marriage of together is gathering around the Word same-sex couples. It seems like just yes- and the means of grace. Rooted in our terday and ages ago at the same time. baptism, our chief purpose is (as Jesus In the ten years that have said) to love God with all our passed since that historic vote, heart, mind, and soul, and our much has changed in this neighbor as ourselves. Rooted in Church...and the core mission the Church’s worship, we are re- that we share has remained the freshed—as the Church has al- same as it has been since a Sun- “The vital, central ways been—at the table of grace day morning when Mary ran to and in the waters of new birth. tell the twelve the good news. mission of the We pray for the world and for Those who had predicted the im- each other and our enemies; we plosion of American Lutheranism Church has not pray that our actions may match were wrong, and the welcome changed, it has the words we say, and that the that the Church provides is an im- prayers we speak will be realized portant witness to the inclusive simply in our actions. love of God in Christ Jesus. The Sunday after that been...enriched by Jesus is at the center. The Lu- vote, I preached to a nervous theran tradition is congregation in Chicago who a broader “Christocentric,” holding a “high were fearful of what the future of understanding of Christology” that understands our life together would hold. the incarnate Christ as the center While our fears together bubbled God’s good of our life together. Jesus is a and churned (as they did in much teacher but more than that, he is of the ELCA), several things re- creation.” (as Matthew says), “Emmanuel,” mained exactly the same as they “God is with us.” had been when we consider seri- ously what it means to be followers of Jesus Christ. Grounded in tradition...and an eye toward the fu- These things remain exactly the same today, even ture. The Church does not exist apart from its sto- in spite of sharp differences: ry, and the “communion of saints” that we pro- claim in the Creeds gives our best attempt at words Abundant life is for everyone. Jesus came to pro- to speak of the relationship we have with one an- claim God’s goodness for all, not just some. This is other...and with the saints of ages past. We hold not some pie-in-the-sky hope for the future, but is dear the traditions of faith that we have received the inbreaking of the reign of God right now; while discerning how, where, and why those tradi- tions serve the world around us with new accents “...and lifted up the lowly…” Mary’s Magnificat and creative expressions. We do not abandon our speaks of a world of justice an mercy in which the story; it grounds us, checks us, and provides refer- prevailing orders of inequity are thrown down by ence points for God’s future. God’s hand. We continue—as the Church always has—to work for justice, mercy, and on behalf of We live in hope, not fear. Christians are hopeful the most vulnerable people in our society. This in- people, and we press on toward the hope that we
HAPPENINGS 3 have heard (as St. Paul said…) in the saving Good MEALS MINISTRY – News of Christ Jesus. Fear might swirl about the This is a new opportunity for ship of the Church, but Jesus stills the storm. We members of SPR to help each know how this story ends: it ends in resurrection. other. Once a month, we will prepare meals for some of Since 2009, none of these things have our members who may find it changed. Since two thousand years ago, none of challenging to always have a these things have changed. The vital, central mis- home cooked meal. Each month we will come to- sion of the Church has not changed, it has simply gether to prepare a couple of different meals that been (blessedly!) enriched by a broader under- will then be picked up or delivered to SPR mem- standing of God’s good creation. The next ten bers. We are in need of volunteers to help prepare years will bring further changes still; but even so, dishes, donate desserts, pack food, make deliveries the central things...will not change. Grounded in or donate money to help the cause each month. Christ, the future looks bright; and for this and all Our next meal preparation event will take place in good gifts, we give thanks. the lower kitchen on Saturday, August 17, 9:00- 12:00. Your support is greatly appreciated. Please Peace, Pr. Patrick H. Shebeck contact Diane Aase at [email protected] or Gwen Jackson at [email protected] for more in- SPR MEN OF formation. FAITH GROUP+ Join us Thursday, Au- gust 1, 7:00 p.m. at the Episcopal Homes on University Ave. All the men of SPR are invited to join in a casual 90 minute of sharing and conversation. For more info call Lee Snook, 651-785-8124 or Jim McGowan 651-641-1217.
BREAKFAST CLUB Sunday, August 11. All are in- vited. This Club is an informal group of SPR members who join together after the 10:30 a.m. liturgy at Louisiana Café Congratulations to Sam Eiken who was confirmed on June 23! Here, for brunch and fellowship. Sam’s mother—Kari Benson—pins a carnation to mark this special Simple, inexpensive, and a day! great way for you to get to gather with members you might not know. An eclectic bunch is the goal. CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION— We’ve had good turn out so far...and the only thing Deep Dive: Promises, Promises + Confirma- missing is...you! Join us to make some new friends, tion Orientation (required) will take place for all break bread, and shoot the breeze! confirmands in 7th, 8th, and 9th grade on Tuesday, August 27, 6-:00—8:00 p.m. at Pilgrim Lutheran Church. We will go over our time together, the cal- endar, and the exiting things that will be taking The Spectrum Published Monthly place as our consortium of ELCA churches in St. St. Paul-Reformation Lutheran Church Paul unite for Confirmation fun! The consortium 100 Oxford St N St. Paul, MN 55104 includes: SPR, Pilgrim, Gustavus Adolphus, Our Re- Issue: Volume 39 #8 deemer, Bethlehem, St. Luke & St. Mark, Christ.
COUNCIL CORNER 4 COUNCIL NOTES + The Parish Council met FROM THE VICAR... only for a mid-summer celebration in July, but the - Vicar Jonathan Nerdig Executive Committee has been hard at work. This past month at St. Paul-Ref Mostly, our work has concerned (surprise!) the has flown by. I reached the mid building, and the following matters are coming up: -way point of my summer • Beginning of work to pour a concrete drainage courses, signed a lease on a apron on the east side of the building; new apartment in St. Paul, and • Beginning of work to replace windows on the had a blast spending time with east side of the building with glass blocks and the SPR community in worship, vents; Summer Lyceum, ISAIAH, and Men of Faith. Thank • Renovation of the Vicar’s office; you for welcoming me with open arms! • Approval of a job description for an Administra- This past week in my Old Testament class, tive Assistant/Receptionist and reconfiguration we spent four hours learning about everyone’s fa- of the Parish Administrator's position; vorite book of the Bible—Leviticus! What joy! In • Securing of the services of a bookkeeper. case you didn’t catch my sarcasm, Leviticus is actu- The Parish Council meets again on August 13 at ally one of the more difficult books in the Bible for 6:30 p.m. Christians to contend with. This priestly instruction manual gives detailed and graphic rules for priests performing ritual sacrifices to God in the temple. Part of the difficulty reading a text like this is that it was written in a time and culture so dramatically different from our own, we experience a sense of culture shock trying to make sense of it. How could this text possibly contain good news? Here’s the best news I was able to gather from my class discussion. In the setting it was writ- ten, the sacrificial system detailed in Leviticus gave the people of Israel a real and tangible way they could receive forgiveness for their sins. It also gave them the promise that they knew where God could be found among the people--dwelling in the Holiest place of the temple. Of course, we Lutherans be- 6,000 stickers were given away by St. Paul-Reformation Church at lieve that we receive forgiveness as a gift through Twin Cities Pride in June. Here, our neighbor to the east, the Rev. Joy Caires (Priest at St. Clement’s Episcopal) stopped by our booth for a faith in Christ, not sacrificial offerings. But we still photo with Martin Luther. Partnering with Christ Lutheran on Capitol believe in a promise of where we know with cer- hill, SPR provided a warm welcome in the park. Thanks to all who vol- tainty that God can be found—within the sacra- unteered...see you next year...same time, same place! ments of Baptism and Communion! This past Sun- A CAR! A CAR! day during worship, I reflected on the incredible SPR member Shirley power of this promise. When the people of St. Paul Henning is in need of -Ref get together for communion every Sunday, God’s presence and grace is there for each of us. a reasonably priced We are all beloved members in the body of Christ. and reliable used car; Now that’s what I call good news! all offers will be con- sidered! If you have a THEOLOGY ON TAP Friday, August 16, vehicle...or know 7:00 p.m. How does Insight Brewing (Mpls) sound someone who does...give Shirley a call and all will for our gathering. Watch for updated info. Eve- be well: 651-424-3438. ryone is welcome! - who is a “young adult,” either age-wise...or young at heart; Questions? E-mail Vic- ar Jonathan Nerdig: [email protected].
5 HAPPENINGS BUILDING WORK UPDATE + The Parish LABYRINTH WALK + Our Council and Building Committee continue work on next Labyrinth Walk will be in Sep- the building, and this summer will be dealing with tember as The Walk is on hiatus some matters that require attention. In addition, through the Summer months. Two we continue to live into the fullness of new spaces suggestions for lovely outdoor lab- that are available after last summer’s work. On the yrinth walks for you to connect with docket (also see report on Page 5): God in God’s splendid creation. Labyrinth and Gar- • Evaluation, collecting of bids, and decisions re- den Walk, Augustana Lutheran Church, 1400 S Rob- garding the Parish Garage on the east side of ert St W, W St. Paul 55118. Labyrinth Walk, Sisters the building; of St. Joseph, Wisdom Ways, 1890 Randolph Ave. • Determination of a course of action for drain- St. Paul 55105. You are always welcome—at any age issues on the roof of Tidemann Hall, partic- time—to come and walk the labyrinth at SPR ularly in regards to downspouts, gutters, etc; alone; instructions are provided in the small tract • Repair of exterior protective glass on the rack in the West Transept. stained glass windows that had come loose and fallen; There will be SEVERAL SHORT-TERM • Pouring of a concrete drainage apron on the CHOIR OPPORTUNITIES this summer for east side of the building to more effectively folks who don’t have time to be in choir during the move water away from the building and stop regular season. We need your voice and our song seepage into the basement foundations; is not complete without...you! Please consider join- • Installation on the east side of the building of ing us for these low-commitment dips in the choir glass blocks to replace the windows; these will pool! - Sr. Stacie Lightner have ventilation fans as well as small windows that can be opened to allow air to move through; • Renovation of the space across from the Can- tor’s office to transform it into an appropriate staff office for the Vicar.
CONSIDER OFFERING SOME MUSIC IN WORSHIP THIS SUMMER. Let Sr. Sta- THE CHURCHWIDE cie know if you would like to offer solo vocal or in- ASSEMBLY OF THE strumental music and she will help you find some- Evangelical Lutheran Church thing appropriate for the service and for your voice in America (ELCA) will meet or instrument. Or maybe duets or trios are in order. in Milwaukee August 5-10. In Make a joyful noise to the Lord! addition to electing officers and approving the budget, the Assembly will consider DONATE TO SPR USING YOUR the Church’s proposed Social SMARTPHONE! Great way to donate Statement on Gender Jus- whether you are at church or out and tice. 927 Voting Members about! Now you can give from anywhere in the (not delegates) from 65 Syn- SPR member Jessa Anderson world! It’s fast, easy, and secure. Search your app- ods and more than 9,000 -Reitz is a Voting Member to finder for “GivePlusChurch,” download it, click congregations will serve as the 2019 Churchwide Assem- bly. “sign up,” and follow the instructions. You can the highest legislative body donate to either the Good Samaritan Fund or the in the Church. SPR’s own Jessa Anderson-Rietz will Parish General fund (in addition to your regular serve as one of the Voting Members representing pledge). Give it a try! Thanks to all who are using the St. Paul Area Synod. You can follow along at this quick and easy way to donate. www.elca.org.
6 GRACE NOTES FROM SR. STACIE LIGTNER
AUGUST MAY BE the “dog days of sum- any merit of her own, but out of God’s grace, and mer” in the rest of the world...but not at St. Paul- that we ought to respect Mary and emulate her Reformation! There is lots going on, and none of faith, humility, and willingness to do God’s will. these gatherings are complete without you: We always read the Magnificat during Ad- vent because it occurs in the context of a pregnant Sunday Funday goes to the Fair! Mary visiting her pregnant, elderly relative Eliza- On August 25, we will gather after beth. When the women meet, the child worship to attend the Minnesota in Elizabeth’s womb, later to be known State Fair. SPR will pay the admission as John the Baptist, leaps for joy. Eliza- fee. You will pay for rides and beth is filled with the Holy Spirit whatever deep-fried delicious- and says to Mary, “Blessed are ness on a stick you choose to you among women, and blessed have for lunch. Please RSVP by is the fruit of your womb.” Mary Sunday, August 18 so we can responds to the encounter with a purchase discount tickets in ad- song that begins, “My soul magni- vance. There will be a sign-up fies the Lord and my spirit rejoices sheet in the Narthex. Children 4 “The order of the in God my Savior…” and under are free. universe is turned Luther’s commentary also suggests that the Magnificat can Fall choir kick-off! on its head as the serve as a model for all Christian Choir rehearsals begin on prayer. According to Luther, the Wednesday, August 28. Wings of mighty God who Magnificat points to six works of Grace handbell choir rehearses created everything God: God has mercy on us; God from 6:00-6:50 and plays for breaks spiritual pride of those Sunday worship about once a is born as a helpless who are living by their own wis- month, usually on the third Sun- dom and not God’s wisdom; God day of the month. Chancel Choir baby to a woman of brings the powerful down from rehearses from 7:00-9:00 p.m. no worldly their thrones; God lifts up the and sings for Sunday worship lowly; God fills the hungry with about three times a month, as Importance.” good things; God sends the rich well as special services like away empty. The order of the uni- Christmas Day and Holy Week. verse is turned on its head as the Contact Sister Stacie if you would like more infor- mighty God who created everything is born as a mation or are interested in joining. helpless baby to a woman of no worldly im- portance. The Church, in its wisdom, didn’t restrict Mary, The Mother of Our Lord Mary’s song of revolution to being heard once a August 15 is the commemoration of Mary, year sometime in Advent, but included it in the or- Mother of Our Lord. As Lutherans, sometimes we der for daily prayer at the evening service worry that Mary might somehow be a little too (Vespers). If you’re going to sing a text every day, Catholic, but as Pr. Patrick has pointed out in the it’s helpful to have a variety of musical settings, and past, Mary wasn’t Roman Catholic—she was, in in our hymnal alone I found 8 different versions. fact, Jewish. In 1520, the year before he translated Three of them have the same translation and use the New Testament into German, Martin Luther different styles of chant: the version in the order wrote a lengthy commentary on the Magnificat, for Evening Prayer (on page 314 in the front of the Mary’s song of praise found in Luke 1: 46-55. The book), which has made the opening lines of text name “Magnificat” comes from the first word of into a refrain; #234, which uses the “tonus peregri- the song in Latin. Luther says that Mary was cho- nus,” one of the ancient chant tones used sen to be the mother of our Lord not because of Continued on the next page...
HAPPENINGS 7 for singing psalms and canticles; and #235, which AUGUST LITURGY uses a modern chant tone composed in 2004. #236 LEADERS 9:30 A.M. is a canon from the Taizé community in France. It Ministry Scheduler Pro liturgy volunteers: doesn’t contain the whole text of the canticle, but only uses the first line of text in Latin. Our hymnal Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, August 4 also has four metrical hymn versions of the Mag- Victoria Smith, Margaret Schuster, asst. ministers nificat, here in the order in which the music was composed: #573, “My Soul Now Magnifies the Colleen McGuire, Shirley Henning, lectors Lord” to a tune by notable Lutheran composer Anne Halgerson, Diane Hushman, Tom Webb, Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672); #251, “My Soul Pro- Gary Sande, greeters/ushers claims Your Greatness,” a 1995 translation set to Kaj Reinholdt, cantor the English folk tune KINGSFOLD, arranged by Ralph Emily Stelling, communion assistant Vaughan Williams (1872-1958); “Canticle of the Eldora Pearson, coffee/treats Turning,” a text by Rory Cooney from 1990 set to a Abby Hanson, acolyte traditional Irish tune called STAR OF COUNTY DOWN; and “My Soul Does Magnify the Lord,” a gospel Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, August 11 version by Grayson Warren Brown published in Bonnie Olson, Jonathan Nerdig, asst. ministers 1992 and also found in This Far By Faith. If you come Diane Hushman, Aaron Brown, lectors to Wednesday night worship during Lent, you Lee Lundin, Brian Olson, might also be familiar with the setting found in Cheri Gohr, Sara Gjerdrum , greeters/ushers Holden Evening Prayer. In addition to the multiplici- Carsten Slostad, cantor ty of styles represented by all these different ver- Dorcas Adedigba, communion assistant sions, I find it telling that they are placed in many Open, coffee/treats different sections of our hymnal: the order for Open, acolyte Evening Prayer and in the sections of Service Mu- sic, Advent, Evening, Justice and Peace, and Praise Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 18 and Thanksgiving. Let’s not confine Mary to Advent Jamie Hocmuth, Luke Hanson, asst. ministers and Christmas Eve, and let’s not confine her won- Duane Salness, Pat Graham, lectors derful song to any one occasion, but rather let us Pat Graham and Doris Ikier, Tony Hedlund, join with her in praise and proclamation in all times! Tim Iverson, greeters/ushers Sr. Stacie Lightner Carsten Slostad, cantor Sandy Iverson, communion assistant Analagia Isabel Batres Pearson, acolyte
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 25 Liturgical Fun-fact: Mary’s song record- Andres Albertsen, Vicatoria Smith, asst. ministers ed in the Gospel of Luke is known as the Peter Huckfeldt, Gary Sande, lectors “Magnificat,” from its first Latin word Deanna Sande, Cheri Gohr, greeters/ushers (literally translated as: “Magnify, my Mike Banks, cantor soul, the Lord…”). Throughout the birth Jim McGowan, communion assistant narratives, several “songs” appear: Zech- Diane Aase, coffee/treats ariah’s “Benedictus” at the news of Joie Voss, acolyte John’s coming birth; the angels’ “Gloria” at the birth itself, and Simeon’s “Nunc Dimittis” as Fun Fact: The Sundays after Pentecost are some- he greets the child in the temple. And...this is why times called “Ordinary Time,” not that they are ordi- we sing Christmas carols! nary...but that they are numbered (ordinal). De- pending on the date of Easter, there can be as few as 23 or as many as 34 Sundays in this “green sea- son” (that represents growth).
8 CONNECTIONS GOOD SAMARITAN FUND is a active Neighborhood Good Samaritan Community Outreach ministry that gives immediate help to Fund Progress those in need. When you are out shopping , please consider Balance: $275 buying an extra grocery, gas or store card to drop in the offer‐ ing plate on Sunday. As we ramp up the balance of this Fund, we receive a second offering on the second Sunday of the month. You are welcome to contribute to this fund at any time using the yellow envelopes available on the usher’s table in the lower auditorium or the GivePlusChurch app. Every little bit helps!
ELCA WORLD HUNGER DONATIONS TO DATE: $ 803 “With your generosity to ELCA World Hunger, you stand full of the Spirit and wisdom in the church’s 2000-year tradition of caring for neighbors in need. Thank you for your strong commit- ment to this signature ministry of the church. Receive in return our prayers for your ministry and our hands stretched out to you in blessing. Together we can go farther, together we will be transformed in the Spirit and in relationship with each other, our partners and communities around the world. Until all are fed, Rev. Daniel Rift, Director, ELCA World Hunger
HALLIE Q BROWN FOOD SHELF DONATIONS: $ 806 CARING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS - Summer has arrived and family budgets are strained by kids not having free breakfast and lunch at school. Any and all grocery items are need- ed: especially kid friendly items for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast cereals, pea- nut butter, jelly, canned pastas, canned stews and meats, mac and cheese, dry pastas, rice, canned fruits and vegetables. Food assistance needs continue to increase in our community. Please consider one of the following: * buy extra food items and bring to SPR and place in the food basket * buy a grocery card and place in the offering basket
PRAYERS + Please remember in your prayers all SHERIDAN STORY those sick in mind, body, or spirit: especially Mari- STARTS UP IN SEPT. lyn Heiple, Dick and Jackie Kennedy, George Sta- On Fridays during the school ples, Doug Merchant, Kaj Reinholdt, Susie Adams, year, SPR members, alongside Lee and Lois Snook, Randy Beard, Shirley Heyer, others in the community, pack Tony Hedlund, Synovia Colbert, Anna Swenson- weekend meals into the back- Seleen, Fern Mackey, Laura and John Heille, Denine packs of students who would otherwise go hun- Harrell, and Louise Benson; those who are home- gry as they are not receiving meals at school. The bound: Gertie Jochum and Evelyn Stampley. school year has concluded, but volunteers and substitutes will be needed in the fall. This is easy work with a big impact. Interested? Contact Di- CARDS AND LETTERS + Cards and letters ane Aase at [email protected]. are appreciated (and encouraged!) to Tristen Baier, You can write to Tristen at the following address: TRADER JOE’S SUNDAY MORNING FOOD PICK-UPS Every Sunday morning, Tristen Baier, OID 257858 year round, an intrepid group of SPR volunteers Minnesota Correctional Facility—Stillwater picks up hundreds of pounds of food from Trader 970 Pickett St. Joe’s that is perfectly edible but would otherwise Bayport MN 55003 be thrown out and then takes it to Hallie Q Brown Food Shelf where it is made made available to all . Thank you—your care makes a difference! Contact Mike Banks to volunteer.
9 HAPPENINGS BIRTHDAYS BIBLE MATTERS 01 Ted Johnson Because the Bible does mat- 02 Carla Hagen ter, you are invited to en- 06 Jeff Erickson, Savanna Maki gage the Book of Faith with 07 Charles Olson, Ed Stuart the Bible Matters Group. 09 Bereket Olson, Ella Wollitz Use these lectionary read- 11 Marcia Sanoden ings for each week at home and join an engaging 15 Laura Boe, Jaxon Weber group weekly on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. at 16 Kay Pekel church with Pastor Patrick Shebeck. 17 Shirley Henning, Stephanie Neukajj 18 Ruby Beckman, Leo Treadway Eighth Sunday after Pentecost, August 4 20 Lisa Waldner Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; 21 Heather Whatley Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12:13-21 23 Claudia Hanson 25 Gertie Jochum Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, August 11 29 Miles Renaas Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; 30 Beth Benson Luke 12:32-40 31 Sarah Korinko Petersen Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 18 Jeremiah 23:23-29; Psalm 82; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12: 49-56 ANNIVERSARIES 02 Katie McKee and Matthew Webster Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, August 25 04 Diane and Chuck Aase Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; 11 Patty and Mike Banks Luke 13:10-17 17 Sara Gjerdrum and Charles Olson 29 Nola and Jeff Erickson WELCOMING CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Helpful Reminders for a Community that Values its Children We are thankful at SPR that we have so many chil- dren in worship, and are grateful to the many par- ents who make this happen each week. This is not easy work, and there are ways that you can help parents as they live out the promises that they made in baptism. In our next issue of the Spectrum you will be hearing more about this. However, in the meantime, please remember: children are an essential part of this community as are their parents. If you see a parent struggling on Sunday morning...help. If you experience a rambunctious or loud child...pray a prayer of thanksgiving to God for the newness of life. If you find yourself challenged to do these things...remember that Jesus welcomed Congratulations to Pastor Duane Salness (right) who—this June— the little children, and that many, many parishes celebrated fifty years of ordained ministry. SPR hosted a reception for do not have any children at all. If we truly are to he and his wife Marilyn (pictured above). SPR his home to many pas- live into our welcome for all, then that includes tors, and we are thankful for their service, dedication, and joy in serv- children, too! Welcome, little ones! ing the Church of Jesus Christ. Well done, good and faithful servant!
HAPPENINGS 10 COMING ATTRACTIONS IN TWO LITURGIES BEGIN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER... SEPTEMBER 15 + A reminder that we move back to our liturgical schedule for the academic RALLY SUNDAY year on Sunday, September 15. Please join us at: and POTLUCK •8:00 a.m. Contemplative Eucharist, about 45 LUNCH ON SUN- minutes in the West Transept; DAY SEPT 8. Our •10:30 a.m. Choral Eucharist in the Church. last summer 9:30 a.m. liturgy followed by a pot- INSTRUCTED EUCHARIST luck lunch. Join us as we on Sunday Sept. 15, an annual tradi- celebrate all the good tion, is for children and families. things going on at SPR and commit to the pro- Come and learn about God’s love for gram year ahead. Please bring a dish to share! us in Holy Communion!
QUILTING BEE RETURNS SUNDAY SCHOOL & SAT. SEPT. 14 GODLY PLAY After a brief summer hiatus, Quilt- Registration for Sunday School (grades 4th–6th) and Godly Play (age ing Bee for Charity gathers again st rd on Saturday September 14, 10:00 3– Kindergarten and grades 1 -3 ) a.m.—2:00 p.m. Wanted to join in starts on Rally Day. on the fun ? This Saturday is a good time to start. You can sew, arrange blocks, iron, tie layers to- ADULT FORM RETURNS to it’s regularly gether, cut fabric! Work on your own projects. scheduled programing on Sunday, September 15, Join in on the fun! Bring a snack to share. Coffee 9:10 a.m. We are working on an exciting lineup of provided. Contact Gwen Peyton Jackson at speakers for the fall, and hope that you will join us. [email protected]. STEWARDSHIP BEGINS earlier than nor- mal this year, determined by the lectionary texts. We will be kicking off this time of learning, giving, and growing on Sunday, September 22. Our cam- paign will end on Reformation Sunday, October 27 with a celebration brunch catered by Shobi’s Table, the food-truck ministry of the St. Paul Area Synod.
SELBY AVE JAZZ FEST OCTOBER HAPPENINGS: Mark these on your calendar—for participation and Saturday, Sept. 14, 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. St. Paul- for volunteering for these wonderful events. Ref will have a booth in the children's area, with *ANIMAL BLESSING—October 5 games and prizes, to welcome our community to *VISITORS FROM OUR PARTNER PARISH IN SPR. Come enjoy this neighborhood festival. And EL SALVADOR AND GLOBAL FIESTA—October 6 then stop by and see us! To volunteer speak with *REFORMATION SUNDAY AND STEWARDSHIP John Hushman. CELEBRATION BRUNCH—October 27 *HALLOWEEN TRUNK OR TREA—October 31
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TEN YEARS OF BLESSING… In 2009, the Churchwide Assembly of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America opened its doors fully to GLBTQIA+ children of God. This August, we celebrate ten years of welcome, of growth, and of renewal. SPR is happy to celebrate the diverse gifts of all of God’s people, and we hope that you will join us as we celebrate what has been accomplished and recommit to the work yet ahead.
COMMEMORATION EUCHARIST: TEN YEARS OF BLESSING IN THE ELCA Sunday, August 18 + 5:00 p.m.
A reception follows the liturgy. Bishop Patricia Lull, homilist
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