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January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) actively opposes human trafficking through education, advocacy, and support for survivors, viewing it as an injustice rooted in systemic issues like sexism and poverty.

We can use January to learn ways our congregation, and those in our community and beyond, can begin to put an end to human trafficking through various ELCA programs and partner organizations and initiatives. A wealth of information and resources are available at the links below!

The ELCA also encourages its members to observe National Human Trafficking Awareness Day (January 11) and promotes awareness campaigns using social media with hashtags like #EndHumanTrafficking. We will be offering special prayers in worship on January 12th. Please consider involving your neighbors to learn, raise awareness, and answer the call to action in faithful ways across all of this month.

Pastor Carla

Support our local veterans

Community Lutheran is partnering with the VA Homeless Coordinator to collect much needed supplies for veterans experiencing homelessness. We are requesting new items only, not gently worn or previously used items.

Please bring donations between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1 and place them in the donation box located in the narthex.

Needed items include:

  • Hand warmers
  • Gloves
  • Quilts
  • Tents
  • Sleeping bags
  • Winter hats
  • Body wipes
  • Toiletry kits
  • First aid kits

Together, we can provide warmth, dignity, and hope to those who have given so much in service to our country.

Group Spiritual Direction; Intention Setting & Discernment for Healing and Growing in the New Year

Join us for 4 sessions with trained Spiritual Director and contemplative and mindful spiritual practice expert, Gale Wenk DuPont to enter into a reflective, interactive and mutually supporting, sacred space to orient yourself in the new year.
When: Jan. 20 and Feb. 3 & 17 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Zoom
No charge or fee. A welcoming, inclusive, and diversity celebrating space. Come as you are. There is love and community here.
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 861 4385 8557
Passcode: 434011

Our ministry is always moving through worship, service, and care. Here’s what’s coming up at Community:

  • January 10: Creation Care Ministry Movie Night – Join us in Luther Hall to watch The Biggest Little Farm from 6-8 p.m. Pizza and popcorn included.
  • January 11: Council Meeting after 2nd service
  • January 25: New member worship at 10:30 a.m. and orientation at noon.
  • January 28: Pastor Earl will lead a 7-week book study – Nice Racism: How Progressive White People Perpetuate Racial Harm by Dr. Robin via Zoom from 6-7:30 p.m. Watch for the link soon.

Friendly reminder: Updated contact emails

Please double-check the email address you’re using when reaching out to Community Lutheran staff. All accounts are now working correctly.

Contacts:

Listen to Our Latest Podcast Episode! >

We’re excited to announce that our podcast is now live and available on the church’s website!

Lift one another up

Prayer requests: together in faith

Glenn asks that we pray for his friend Bill who was on life support but is improving daily, and that we pray for his friend Rifka who is recovering from surgery.

Pray for Pam Pedersen’s family with the passing of her mother.

Please continue to hold in prayer those who are facing hunger, homelessness, or loneliness.

To share a prayer request for the next newsletter, email us.

Get involved

Contribute to Food Pantry Needs

  • Canned vegetables and fruits
  • Pasta
  • Canned or dry beans
  • Personal care and cleaning supplies
  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Cereals
  • Pancake mix
  • Pancake syrup
  • Rice – 1 lb. bags

Please bring donations to the church.

The food pantry is also in need of grocery-sized shopping bags. If you have extras at home, please bring them to Luther Hall.

Next food pantry:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    Volunteers are welcome to arrive at 8:30 a.m. for set up. Thank you for all you do to serve the community.

Join a Small Group

  • Monday Study Group: 10 a.m. – “Spiritual Literacy”
  • Social Justice Small Group: Contact Pam for details
  • Nar-Anon: Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
  • AA: Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Notice: The Wednesday Al-Anon meeting has been permanently canceled.

May God’s new mercies guide us as we step forward together into this new year.