As many of you already know, the ELCA voted to be a "sanctuary church body" at the Churchwide Assembly in Wisconsin. You will hear me speak what it means and doesn’t mean in my sermon that follows this note. For a fuller explanation, click on this link: What Does Becoming a Sanctuary Denomination mean for the ELCA? You will likely not be surprised to know that I have heard two different responses to this action. In a nutshell, they go like this: “I am so proud of our ELCA for doing this;” and, “using the word sanctuary was a mistake.” So a couple of words about both responses and then an invitation. I, too, am proud of our denomination for publicly identifying with the plight of immigrants … [Read more...]
Combined Worship
New Journey Lutheran and The Fountains, UMC, invite you to join us as we worship together on Sundays, August 11 through September 1. Worship - 9:30 a.m. Refreshments – 10:30 a.m. The combined worship will take place at the following locations: August 11, The Fountains, UMC August 18, New Journey Lutheran Church August 25, The Fountains, UMC September 1, New Journey Lutheran Church The Fountains, 15300 N. Fountain Hills Blvd., Fountains Hills, AZ New Journey Lutheran Church, 16748 E. Parkview Avenue, Fountain Hills … [Read more...]
Heat Respite 2019
During the hot summer months, New Journey members and friends make, deliver, and serve sack lunches for homeless individuals who come for heat respite at Grace Lutheran Church in central Phoenix. We will make the sandwiches, assemble the lunches, and deliver them to Grace Lutheran on Tuesdays - June 25, July 23, and August 9. … [Read more...]
Lenten Worship at New Journey Lutheran
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...]
New Journey Service Project
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...]