340 E. 15th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281-6612 (480) 967-3543
Please join us for Advent services on December 1st, 8th, and 15th at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary (masks required). Everyone is welcome as we worship with the Holden Evening Prayer service.
Our Advent Mid-Week Theme is: “Points on the Compass” with the following scriptures:
December 1: Matthew 5:1-11
December 8: John 1:29-34
December 15: Luke 2:1-5
Sunday Forums are scheduled for 9:15 am in the Campus Center (masks required) and via Zoom. Please contact the office (info@ulctempe.org or 480-967-3543) for the Zoom link.
Our December forums are:
December 5: “Close Encounters of What Kind?” led by students Dylan Weeks & Josh Burgett. Dylan is a senior majoring in Astro Biology, Josh is a senior majoring in mechanical engineering with an interest in space. Pastor Gary will also take part in the discussion. What life forms may be “out there”? If there are other life forms, especially those of an animal/human kind, what would that do to our Christian faith?
December 12: “Gaudete!” “Joy!” Reading Paul’s letter to the Philippians, only 4 short chapters, would be a help prior to this discussion. What scripture’s understanding of joy? Led by Pastor Gary.
December 19: “Martin Luther’s Insights on Reason for Today” Led by Pastor Gary
December 26: No forum, Christmas weekend.
This Sunday (11/21) our forum will be “Polarization in our Parishes, Societies, and World Today” What Lutheran insights do we have to bring to this issue? Pastor Gary, presenter.
Please note there will not be a forum on 11/28 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Thank you!
Did you notice the new BREEZE cards in the chair back while in the Sanctuary? During the next few months as we slowly convert from GIVE+ to BREEZE for your online giving, we’re hoping to have you use these cards as an indicator that you give electronically.
Although we currently don’t pass the collection plate, we encourage those who now use BREEZE to place this card in the offering plate near the entrance doors.
For those you are now giving through GIVE+, watch for further weekly tips on how to convert.
Thanks to all who helped Saturday, November 6 for our work session!! We had a good turn out and a lot was accomplished!
The parking lot was cleaned and striped (still waiting on blue paint for striping to arrive at Home Depot or Lowes), Campus Center doors fixed, shrubs trimmed, windows washed, and much cleaned up, etc. !! Thank you!!
Washing windows
Restriping the parking lot
Sweeping the walkway
Trimming shrubs
For gifts to be credited to 2021 giving, all gifts need to be completed online or sent into the office by December 31, 2021.
For Arizona tax credit, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest and Navajo Mission in Rock Point both qualify for the credit. Check with your tax preparer as to the amount of credit to which you are entitled by AZ tax law.
Thank you for supporting our ministry.