University Lutheran Church

340 E. 15th Street, Tempe, AZ 85281-6612 (480) 967-3543

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This Week at University Lutheran Church: Feb 23 – Mar 2, 2025

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Sunday, February 23:

  • 9:15 am Forum (Campus Center Library).
  • 10:30 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary or via Live Stream).
  • 11:30 am Coffee and Refreshments (Campus Center).
  • 11:45 am Free Student Meal (Campus Center).
  • 2:00 pm Neighborhood Olympics (Daley Park Ball Fields).

Monday, February 24:

  • 7:00 pm ASU Navigators Meeting (Campus Center/Sanctuary).

Tuesday, February 25:

  • Pastor Arhiana’s Anniversary of Ordination.
  • 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Wednesday, February 26:

  • 5:00 pm Student Bible Study (Campus Center).
  • 5:30 pm Free Student Meal (Campus Center With Grab-and-Go Option).
  • 5:30 pm Food for Kidz Community Food Pack (Fountain Hills Community Center).
  • 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship Service for All (Sanctuary).

Thursday, February 27:

  • 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Sunday, March 2:

  • 9:15 am Forum (Campus Center Library).
  • 10:30 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary or via Live Stream).
  • 11:30 am Coffee & Refreshments (Campus Center).
  • 11:45 am Free Student Meal (Campus Center).

Discussing Our Congregation’s Values on Sunday Feb. 16

On Sunday, February 16th we will be meeting in small groups to discuss the values for our congregation. We will be working in small groups, building on the information we gathered last year at Future Day and from the Transition Team Report. Ray Kimball will be leading these sessions. Please join us for this important meeting at 11:30 am to 1 pm in the Campus Center.  Lunch will be provided for all.

Time permitting, in the meeting on Sunday, Feb. 16th, we will also summarize the comments from the Mission and Vision discussion that was held on February 2nd.

This Week at University Lutheran Church – Feb 9-16, 2025

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Sunday, February 9:

  • NO FORUM.
  • 10:30 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary or via Live Stream).
  • 11:30 am Coffee and Refreshments (Campus Center).
  • 11:45 am Free Student Meal (Campus Center).

Monday, February 10:

  • 7:00 pm ASU Navigators Meeting (Campus Center/Sanctuary).

Tuesday, February 11:

  • 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Wednesday, February 12:

  • 5:00 pm Student Bible Study (Campus Center).
  • 5:30 pm Free Student Meal (Campus Center With Grab-and-Go Option).
  • 6:30 pm Contemporary Worship Service for All (Sanctuary).

Thursday, February 13:

  • 8:00 pm AA (Campus Center).

Sunday, February 16:

  • NO FORUM.
  • 10:30 am Sunday Worship (Sanctuary or via Live Stream).
  • 11:30 am – 1 pm Values Discussion with Lunch for All (Campus Center).

Call Committee Update

The Call Committee continues to work on preparations for interviewing call candidates. As of this date, two potential candidates have come forward. We believe God has a plan for the future of our congregation, and we will be faithful in prayers and preparation for the upcoming interviews. We discussed the book, “Call to Allyship”, Angela T !Khabeb, Editor, and all that it has to offer in the way of preparation and mindset for choosing a call candidate. We are in prayer and preparation for ourselves to be able to discern the best candidate for our community of worshipers.

The majority of us attended the after-church discussion of Vision-and-Mission-statement preparation on February 2nd. It was inspiring to hear everyone’s thoughts, perspectives, and longings for a future with ULC and LCM growth and participation. We had a very professional leader, Ray, taking us through the thought process and getting ideas together. It was well attended by members, students and young adults, and council members. Lots of direction was provided for the formation of statements, and it will be a challenge to distill it all into a short message! There is lots of passion for our purpose here in Tempe, AZ.

Please help us pray for wisdom and discernment for the Call Committee and that a promising and suitable pastoral candidate will be chosen.

Young Adults Return From Winter Retreat

Over the MLK Day weekend, young adults from around the valley—including many of ULC’s own—embraced community, faith, and adventure at the ELCA Young Adults Winter Retreat at Camp ALOMA in Prescott (January 17th-20th). Thank you to all whom prayed for spiritual growth and safe travels.