If you are under 75 years old, you are invited to come to New Journey Lutheran to help make 400 lunches that will be given to homeless people that are served by Grace Lutheran in Phoenix, our partners in ministry. We will sit up tables so we can all be six feet apart, with our masks on and the doors open. We will pack lunches so these people that are on the streets in Phoenix during this hot time will have hearty lunches for several days. … [Read more...]
Coffee Hour with Pastor Adele
Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. (AZ time) Click on: Coffee Hour. It's not the same as being in person, but it sure does help. We'll be able to see each other and there will be time to share. Because we will be online, our members and friends who are away from Fountain Hills will be able to join in. Won't that be cool! Bring your coffee or tea and something good to munch on, and we'll hang out together. Tuesdays 9:00 a.m. (AZ time) Each week you will be able to click on this link: Coffee Hour … [Read more...]
Bible Study & Communion (via Zoom)
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. (AZ time), Click on: Bible Study & Communion. Join us as we study the Book of Acts. We will discover together the life of the early church, particularly the witness of Peter and Paul. It was an unsettling time then, too. Perhaps we'll discover some encouragement for our present time. Before Bible Study begins, prepare a plate with bread and a cup with wine or grape juice so that we are ready to move into the brief Communion service together on the completion of our Bible Study. It is a natural for Lutherans and friends to hold together the Word of God and the sharing of Holy Communion. Scripture shapes us and Communion empowers us for life in the … [Read more...]
Suspension of in-person worship
We are suspending in-person worship until health conditions permit. We know that large gatherings are a main place where the virus is spread among all age groups. Because of the added risk to older adults, the CDC recommends that people over 60 refrain from gathering in groups larger than 10. After conferring with our Church Council, we will follow the Bishop’s recommendation. All of the Synods that touch the Grand Canyon Synod are suspending in-person worship through the month of May and then will reevaluate as our Synod will be doing. I remain in conversation with the Bishop, along with the other Deans, and will keep you informed as things progress. As a result of this action, … [Read more...]