Wednesdays - 10:00 a.m.January 16 - February 20 Join Pastor Adele as she leads in the discussion of Everything is Spiritual. Rob Bell is engaging as he enthusiastically addresses a wide array of Christian themes, including whether Christianity (faith) and science (fact) can co-exist. This video series is a fast-moving and effective presentation of topics that flow easily and hold one's attention. … [Read more...]
Civil Conversations in Uncivil Times – January 8, 15, 22 – 6:30 p.m.
New Journey Lutheran, as a member of the Fountain Hills Interfaith Association, invites you to attend this three-part series, Civil Conversations in Uncivil Times. We all do it. We all make false assumptions about those who are different than we are. If anything is ever going to change for the better, we have to learn to be in respectful dialogue with one another. To do that, we all need help. This series of three Tuesday evening forums is designed to expose participants to a variety of social and relational tools that can transform potentially confrontational moments into opportunities to engage in civil dialogue. Sessions are free to attend, but donations … [Read more...]
Aramaic Lord’s Prayer
Liturgical art by Jill Lawrence has been installed in our worship area. Liturgical art deepens our sensory experience of prayer by adding a visual component to the prayers of the people gathered for worship. We are excited about the new liturgical art installation. This art corresponds to the seven petitions of the Lord’s Prayer, the Aramaic translation of the Lord’s Prayer. The source for this translation draws on the Syriac Aramaic manuscript of the Gospels which date from the 2nd c A.D. Why is the Aramaic translation of the Lord’s Prayer of interest to us? First of all, Aramaic was Jesus’ language. By engaging the Aramaic translation of the Lord’s Prayer, we capture some of the … [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. … [Read more...]