The Fall, 2019 adult study Welcoming the Stranger was so well received that is being offered again (in condensed form) during January, 2020, for those members and friends who were unable to participate in the Fall. On Wednesday, January 8 at 10 a.m., we will look at what Scripture has to say about welcoming the stranger. On Wednesday, January 15, we will examine the ELCA’s social statement on immigration. And then, on Wednesday, January 22, Charlotte Schurtz, coordinator of refugee Faith and Community Engagement for Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) will inform us on what LSS is doing to assist refugees to settle in the Valley. At the end of this series, New Journey will … [Read more...]
Children’s Message
Children's Sermons are offered weekly as part of our worship. It is a special time for children to hear God's word by using age appropriate examples and stories. Storytelling with Children is offered after worship. … [Read more...]
Accepting and Inclusive
New Journey Lutheran is a Reconciled in Christ congregation. The Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program of the ELCA includes congregations, synods, colleges, seminaries, and other Lutheran organizations that publicly welcome lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. RIC organizations have a statement affirming this welcome by specifically saying either, "LGBT" or "people of all sexual orientations and gender identities" in their statement of welcome. New Journey became an RIC congregation in June, 2017. The congregation has hosted an inclusivity workshop and a community forum with transgender people. "I gazed around church as our congregation was assembling for worship. … [Read more...]