The liturgical season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6.  It continues for 40 days (not counting the Sundays in Lent) and comes to an end on Easter Sunday, April 21. During the 40 days of Lent, New Journey invites you to join us in a time set apart to reflect on the workings of our hearts—examining what we cling to, what we need to let go of, what we need to grab hold of. As we move through Lent toward Easter, may we discover together what it means to God’s beloved in this time and place. May we be blessed by that discovery not only for our own good, but for the good of the world. Imposition of Ashes - Noon to 1:00 p.m. New Journey Lutheran March 6 Ash Wednesday Worship - 7:00 … [Read more...]

On the last Saturday of each month, New Journey worshipers meet at 5:00 p.m. to pray together and complete a service activity. On February 24 we will pack food for the Imagine East Mesa School, a Title 1 school. On January 26, we packed over 400 bags of food, providing a supply of nutritious food for children when school breakfast and lunch is unavailable on a weekend or school holiday.  Many of these children receive school lunches but do not have access to food during the weekends.  Food bags were packed with oatmeal, ramen noodles, granola bars, fruit snacks, peanut butter and crackers.  Fresh fruit and soup will be included prior to distribution to children on Friday … [Read more...]

A torpedo from a German submarine sliced into the USAT Dorchester shortly after midnight on Feb. 3, 1943. Of the 902 young men on board, only 230 survived. Many of the survivors owe their lives to the courage and leadership exhibited by the four heroic chaplains, who, in sacrificing their lives, created a unique legacy in celebrating the common human values embraced by all the world’s religions. Chaplains Fox, Goode, Poling and Washington were posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the Purple Heart, and in 1948, Congress declared Feb. 3 to be Four Chaplains Day.  Since 1951, The Chapel of Four Chaplains in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has spread the message of … [Read more...]

Join us as we prepare for the birth of Jesus. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to the anniversary of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. Wednesdays (December 5, 12, 15) Soup Supper - 6:00 p.m. Worship - 7:00 p.m. Sundays (December  2, 9, 16, 23) Worship - 10:00 a.m. Fellowship & Refreshments - 11:00 a.m. … [Read more...]

As members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we believe that God is calling us into the world – together. And with generous, loving hands, we can make a difference. The Social Ministry Team has designated an Angel Tree and Advent Tree to contribute to during December. ANGEL TREE Members and friends of New Journey will be purchasing Christmas gifts for two very needy families from Imagine School in East Mesa.  An Angel Tree with gift suggestions is located at church. Purchased gifts should be wrapped, with their ornament (Name, gender, age, item).   The wrapped gifts should be put under the Christmas tree located in the worship area by Sunday, December 16. … [Read more...]