Season/Year |
C |
A |
B |
Holy Days |
Advent |
29 NOV 09 |
28 NOV 10 |
30 NOV 08 |
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Christmas |
25 DEC 09 |
25 DEC 10 |
25 DEC 08 |
Christmas |
Epiphany |
6 JAN 10 |
6 JAN 11 |
6 JAN 09 |
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Lent |
17 FEB 10 |
9 MAR 11 |
25 FEB 09 |
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17 FEB 10 |
9 MAR 11 |
25 FEB 09 |
Ash Wednesday |
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28 MAR 10 |
17 APR 11 |
5 APR 09 |
Palm Sunday |
Holy Week |
29 Mar 10 |
18 APR 11 |
6 APR 09 |
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1 APR 10 |
21 APR 11 |
9 APR 09 |
Maunday Thursday |
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2 APR 10 |
22 APR 11 |
10 APR 09 |
Good Friday |
Easter |
4 APR 10 |
24 APR 11 |
12 APR 09 |
Easter Sunday |
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20 MAY 10 |
19 JUN 11 |
27 JUN 09 |
Trinity Sunday |
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23 MAY 10 |
12 JUN 11 |
31 MAY 09 |
Day Of Pentecost |
Pentecost |
24 MAY 10 |
13 JUN 11 |
1 JUN 09 |
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14 SEP 10 |
14 SEP 11 |
14 SEP 09 |
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SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE 1st SUNDAY IN ADVENT
Advent Services 2, 9 & 16 Dec 09
The Uncluttered Heart
Advent Services are held on Wednesday night.
6:00 p.m. Soup Supper
Please sign up on the bulletin board to provide soup or bread to share.
6:30 p.m. Children's activity
7:00 - 7:45 pm Evensong
with reflections on The Uncluttered Heart
Nursery care provided.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE ELCA WOMEN'S CONVENTION
NOV 13/14
Sierra Pacific Synod WELCA Convention- Women
will gather in Grass Valley for two days of fellowship.
Keynote speaker and Bible study leader will be noted speaker and author,
Dr. Marva Dawn.
To date, 5 women from Faith will attend.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE WREATH MAKING
Wreath Making
Advent Wreath Workshop & Wreath Blessing
9:45am in the Education Buildinq
Sunday, November 29th
The cost is $13.00 for both
($8.00 for the ring & $5.00 for candle set)
Snacks, tools, greenery and Blessings
provided at no cost!
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE ADVENT BOOKLETS ARE AVAILABLE
The Advent- Epiphany Devotional Booklet is here!
Enrich your Advent and Christmas season by reading daily devotions written by our church family.
Share a copy of the booklet with those who long to hear the story of God's love.
The booklet is available in the narthex and the Parish Hall on Sunday morning and in the church office during the week, starting November 15.
May these writings bless all of us
SEND TO ER: MONDAY after 3rd SUNDAY IN ADVENT
One Special Advent service at 10:00 am with hym singing and communion.
No Sunday School.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE HANGING OF THE GREENS
Invite your friends to join us
for
THE HANGING OF THE GREENS
Saturday, December 12th
4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Chili and Cornbread Dinner (Freewill offering)
Thank you to Elise Gladu to coordinating the cooking
Advent & Christmas Crafts for Children (& Adults)
Thank you to Janelle Robicheau for coordinating the crafts
Advent & Christmas Crafts for Children (& Adults)
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE CAROLING
“Here we go a-caroling” around the neighborhood!
December 13, 2008 at 6 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church
Everyone is invited and encouraged to dress up in their Santa hats or festive woolens and come out for an evening of community outreach thru music.
We will meet at the church at 6 p.m. on Sunday night, December 13, and from there go into our Faith neighborhood singing Carols and spreading cheer.
Don’t worry, we will have wonderful choir members in each group to help lead the singing and keep us in tune!
This is a great way to let our neighbors know who we are at Faith and a great way for us to reach out to them.
Light refreshments including hot chocolate and cider will be provided by the Evangelism team.
Please bring flashlights and wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes.
We plan to walk the neighborhood for about an hour or hour and a half at the most.
If you are interested in participating, please write down “caroling” on the back of your worship card or let the Church Office know
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY WORSHIP AT FAITH
Christmas Eve, Wednesday, December 24th, 2008
5:00 p.m. Children & Family Candlelight Communion Worship
Rehearsal for children on Sunday, Dec. 21 after 10 a.m. Advent Lessons & Carols
9:00 p.m. Festival Candlelight Communion Worship
Christmas Eve Choir
(Chancel Choir and returning students & friends)
Resurrection Brass Choir
Christmas Day, Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m. Holy Communion Worship
(Children and those who are child-like are invited to wear slippers).
SEND TO ER: MONDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Centering Prayer with Pastor Peg
A spiritual resource every Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
in the Prayer ChapeL
Group Facilitator: Pastor Peg (895-3754)
We use the contemplative prayer method of Father Thomas Keating.
Newcomers to the practice, as well as those with experience, are welcome.
A brief reading is offered, followed by a 20 minute contemplative sit using the Centering Prayer method.
Next, Sunday’s Gospel is read as lectio divina (reading the word with the heart), followed by voluntary naming of what stood out to each listener.
When there are newcomers Pastor Peg will briefly teach the practice of Centering Prayer.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE YOUTH URBAN PLUNGE
High School Youth Urban Plunge .
December 29 thru December 31
The youth will serve meals to those in need at Glide Memorial Church and see
the sights in The City. Call or see Pat Snyder, Dave Henderson, or Ralph Godwin
for all the details.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY AFTER 1st SUNDAY OF NEW YEAR
Our Worship Schedule Begins
8:30 a.m.—Traditional Worship
11:00 a.m.—Contemporary Worship
Sunday Morning Live and F.A.C.E.
9:45 a.m. each Sunday
Growth in faith opportunities for all ages! Sunday Morning Live is for pre-school to high school. F.A.C.E. (Faith Adult Christian Education) is for adults.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE MEXICO TRIP:
Youth Mexico Trip
Each year in February several parents and youth participate in Mexico Misson trip with St. John Episcopal Church
SEND TO ER: MONDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS
Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday at 7:00 pm.
First day of lent.
Ash Wednesday 17 Feb 10
SEND TO ER: MONDAY before Ash Wednesday
Lent Service Wednesday 17 Feb 10 start
Wednesday, March 4
Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. Holden Vespers at 7:00 p.m.
During Vespers, Pastor Reg will offer reflections on The Book of Faith Lenten Journey—40 Days with the Lord’s Prayer. This daily home devotional will be used by all who participate in a Lenten Journey Group. Those who are not in a group are encouraged to participate at home and may purchase a copy on Sundays.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY before the 1st Wednesday in Lent
Wednesday, March 11
Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m.
California Lutheran University Choir in Concert at 7:00 p.m.
CLU is a college of the ELCA and the choir is on tour from Thousand Oaks, CA.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY before the 2nd Wednesday in Lent
Wednesday, March 18
Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. Holden Vespers at 7:00 p.m.
During Vespers, Pastor Peg will offer reflections on The Book of Faith Lenten Journey—40 Days with the Lord’s Prayer.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY before the 3rd Wednesday in Lent
Wednesday, March 25
Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m.
Gustavus Adolphus Choir in Concert at 7:00 p.m.
Gustavus is a college of the ELCA and the choir is on tour from St. Peter, MN.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY before the 4th Wednesday in Lent
Wednesday, April 1
Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. TAIZE Worship at 7:00 p.m.
Faith Lutheran will host a community-wide Taize Service of prayer and song.
Nursery care and activities for the children will be available each Wednesday.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY before Palm Sunday
Join us during holy week:
Holy Week
28 Mar 2010 Palm Sunday
1 Apr 2010 Maunday Thursday
2 Apr 2010 Good Friday
SEND TO ER: TWO MONDAY'S BEFORE THE LAST WEDNESDAY IN LENT
LENT TAIZE'
Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
Gentle and lovely sung prayer of the heart giving thanks for those who have gone before us into God's eternal embrace. Uplifting of the soul!
Join us and invite a friend! Nursery Care provided.
30 May 2010Pentecost
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE SUMMER SCHEDULE
Our Worship Schedule Begins
8:30 a.m.—Traditional Worship
11:00 a.m.—Contemporary Worship
Sunday Morning Live and F.A.C.E.
9:45 a.m. each Sunday
Growth in faith opportunities for all ages! Sunday Morning Live is for pre-school to high school. F.A.C.E. (Faith Adult Christian Education) is for adults.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY AFTER START OF SUMMER SCHEDULE
Centering Prayer with Pastor Peg
A spiritual resource every Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
in the Prayer ChapeL
Group Facilitator: Pastor Peg (895-3754)
We use the contemplative prayer method of Father Thomas Keating.
Newcomers to the practice, as well as those with experience, are welcome.
A brief reading is offered, followed by a 20 minute contemplative sit using the Centering Prayer method.
Next, Sunday’s Gospel is read as lectio divina (reading the word with the heart), followed by voluntary naming of what stood out to each listener.
When there are newcomers Pastor Peg will briefly teach the practice of Centering Prayer.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY AFTER START OF SUMMER SCHEDULE
VBS SCHEDULE
SEND TO ER: MONDAY AFTER START OF SUMMER SCHEDULE
Centering Prayer with Pastor Peg
A spiritual resource every Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
in the Prayer ChapeL
Group Facilitator: Pastor Peg (895-3754)
We use the contemplative prayer method of Father Thomas Keating.
Newcomers to the practice, as well as those with experience, are welcome.
A brief reading is offered, followed by a 20 minute contemplative sit using the Centering Prayer method.
Next, Sunday’s Gospel is read as lectio divina (reading the word with the heart), followed by voluntary naming of what stood out to each listener.
When there are newcomers Pastor Peg will briefly teach the practice of Centering Prayer.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE NATIONAL YOUTH GATHERING:
The National Youth Gathering occurs every three years, The next one will be 2012.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE ELCA CONVENTION
2009 ELCA Convention
ELCA CONVENTION occurs every other year. The next one will be in 2011.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE RALLY DAY
RALLY DAY
SEPTEMBER 13TH , 2009
Our Fall Worship Schedule Begins
8:30 a.m.—Traditional Worship
11:00 a.m.—Contemporary Worship
Sunday Morning Live and F.A.C.E. Begin
9:45 a.m. each Sunday
Growth in faith opportunities for all ages! Sunday Morning Live is for pre-school to high school. F.A.C.E. (Faith Adult Christian Education) is for adults.
All Congregational Picnic at One Mile in Bidwell Park
Following Contemporary Worship, with lunch served at 1 p.m.
(Tickets will be available for purchase after each service and at the picnic.
Ticket prices are $8 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12 and $20 for a family of 3 or more.
Guest tickets are available at no charge–what an opportunity to introduce a friend or family member to Faith Lutheran!
Don’t miss this opportunity for fun, food and fellowship under the shady canopy of Bidwell Park’s gigantic oak trees.
SEND TO ER: TWO MONDAY'S BEFORE THE HOLY CROSS DAY
HOLY CROSS TAIZE'
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER, 7:00 p.m.
Gentle and lovely sung prayer of the heart giving thanks for those who have gone before us into God's eternal embrace. Uplifting of the soul!
Join us and invite a friend! Nursery Care provided.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE SIERRA PACIFIC SYNOD CONVENTION
Bishop of Sierra Pacific Synod
Saturday, September 19, 10 to 4 pm, District B of the Sierra Pacific Synod will gather.
The four Conferences of District B are Northern Mountain Valley, Foothill, Sierra Nevada, and Sacramento.
The day is planned to be inspirational, informational, intergenerational and invigorating.
Worship, with Bishop Holmerud preaching, will begin and center the day.
Keynote speaker, Dr. Bill Wittich will address a concern of every congregation; the recruitment and care of volunteers. T
Through Dr. Wittich's years of research he has discovered some of the generational
barriers to volunteers and simple, yet powerful tools to overcome those barriers.
SIERRA PACIFIC CONVENT IS EVERY YEAR.
With the Church wide Assembly less than a month behind us, Bishop Mark Holmerud will address the
entire gathering, as well as lead two breakout sessions to hear your response and reaction.
Breakout sessions will cover a variety of topics with both synod information and updates, as
well as some practical ministry stories, tips and tools from sister congregations.
Also, each conference will gather in caucus to hold various conference elections.
A special part of the day will be the simultaneous high school youth event. In the wake of
the New Orleans National Youth Gathering, students are invited to spend the day together in
worship, prayer, fellowship and service.
Location: S. John's, Sacramento-170 1 L Street. Free parking in the garage on 18th and K.
Lunch: A Latin feast will be prepared by members of the Hispanic Ministry of St. John's.
Cost: $15
SEND TO ER:BEFORE ROSH HASHANAH
Jewish synagogues in the past have had trouble with radicals disturbing their High Holy Day services.
Several members of Faith Lutheran Church over the past several years have stood outside of Congregation Beth Israel in September during their High Holy Day services to discourage any possible disturbances.
The following are the schedule for High Holy Day Services:
Rosh Hashanah services:
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 7:00 P.M.
Saturday, September 19, 2009 at 10:00 A.M.
Sunday, September 20, 2009 at 10:00 A.M.
Yom Kippur services:
Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 6:45 P.M.
Monday, September 28, 2009 at 10:00 A.M.
most of the day (break from 3 to 4pm)
with major evening service at 5:30 P.M.
All services will be held at the Congregation building at 14th and Hemlock.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Sunday, October 4, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. in the Courtyard.
Sunday Morning Live and F.A.C.E. at 9:45a.m.
will be our Blessing.
Bring every animal and insect for blessing.
Have your friends bring their pets.
Holy Communion worship is at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE OVER 80 CELIBRATION
Each year the women's Ministry has a luncheon for all those over 80 years young.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE BOUTIQUE
Harvest Bake Sale at Church
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Before Worship Services - During Coffee Hour - Following Worship
You can also help by baking your favorite
goodies: breads, pies, cookies, cakes etc. for us to sell.
Please drop them off in the Church kitchen
Saturday, October 17, from 3-4pm or bring them Sunday morning by 8am.
You can also help by
bringing the items listed below by October 4th (the sooner the better), they make possible the recipe jars that we sell each year.
Please place the items in the Narthex of the Church marked
Women's Bake Sale.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY BEFORE CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY,OCTOBER 25, 2009
Let us pray for and surround the nine youth who
will be confirmed on Reformation Sunday, October 25, at the 11:00 a.m. service.
Each Wednesday
night throughout October they will be gathering with all 29 youth in FLC's confirmation program,
and then meeting as a group with one of the pastors to make final preparations for public affirmation
of their baptism into Christ.
Keep them in prayer throughout this month and join them at worship
on October 25 to offer a tangible sign of the support of God's people.
SEND TO ER: MONDAY AFTER START OF SUMMER SCHEDULE
Centering Prayer with Pastor Peg
A spiritual resource every Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
in the Prayer Chapel
Group Facilitator: Pastor Peg (895-3754)
We use the contemplative prayer method of Father Thomas Keating.
Newcomers to the practice, as well as those with experience, are welcome.
A brief reading is offered, followed by a 20 minute contemplative sit using the Centering Prayer method.
Next, Sunday’s Gospel is read as lectio divina (reading the word with the heart), followed by voluntary naming of what stood out to each listener.
When there are newcomers Pastor Peg will briefly teach the practice of Centering Prayer.
SEND TO ER: TWO MONDAY'S BEFORE THE TAIZE SERVICE
ALL SAINT'S TAIZE
Wednesday, November, 7:00 p.m.
Gentle and lovely sung prayer of the heart giving thanks for those who have gone before us into God's eternal embrace. Uplifting of the soul!
Join us and invite a friend! Nursery Care provided.