April 14, 2024

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Today’s altar flowers are given to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones by Janet Onnen.

Children’s Choir TODAY at 9:30 AM and Faith Formation at 10:00 AM. All children are welcome. Contact Christopher Harlow-Jennings or Deacon Walker for more information.

Worship volunteers needed: We have many opportunities for members to help lead in worship by reading scripture and helping serve at the altar. Sign up in the weekly email.

Bridges Collection, April 7–21: We are preparing 200 sustainable lunches for the Bridges Run on May 4. On April 28 at 9:00 AM, we will pack the lunches. Sign up in the weekly email.

The Anti-Racism Committee is hosting “The Black Experience - Portrayed in Opera” on Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 PM. Heinz D. Roth will lead us on a journey from Verdi’s Aida to Terence Blanchard’s Fire Shut Up in My Bones. Wine and cheese will be served.

Council Update and Q&A: Our Congregation Council will be holding two forums, the first on Sunday, April 21 & May 12 at 9:00 AM to provide the congregation with updates on several ongoing projects, overall ministry, and answer questions.

Summit Interfaith Council ARC Race Discussion on Zoom, Wednesday, April 24 at 7:30 PM, based on Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man video series. Register in the weekly email.

Afternoon Tea for Cross Roads, April 27 at 3:00 PM: All are welcome. Recommended donation of $50 per person. See the weekly email to register by April 19.

Choral Vespers for Eastertide, Sunday April 28 at 4:00 PM. Join us for contemplative reflection and moving singing by the Saint John’s Choir.

Harlem Renaissance Trip, hosted by the Anti-Racism Committee on Saturday, May 18. We will have a guided tour of The Harlem Renaissance and Transatlantic Modernism at the Metropolitan Museum of Art followed by soul food in Harlem. Watch for more information!

The Rev. Bruce H. Davidson 50th Ordination Anniversary, May 19 at 3:00 PM, Festival Worship Service at the United Lutheran Seminary Chapel (7301 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia,). A buffet dinner will follow at the Seminary Brossman Center. RSVP for the dinner to donaldebarb@yahoo.com. No gifts, please! An offering will be received at the service for the World Hunger Appeal of the ELCA.

Summit Warm Hearts Wrap Up: Through this program, 51 individuals were served, averaging 14 persons each evening and several individuals have been able to move into permanent housing. Thank you to everyone who helped our guests!

Fellowship Time Help Needed: Sign up to provide homemade or store-bought baked goods/bagels, fruit/veggies, and cheese & crackers, etc. See the weekly email to sign up.