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Our Mission Statement

We of Joy Lutheran Church foster 
grace-filled relationships with Christ
through worship, fellowship, and service.

  • Providing for and raising children in the faith
  • Connecting to one another and providing support within our community of faith
  • Working toward social justice both locally and globally

Notes of Joy - Week of June 27
This Week's Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
A woman finds healing by touching Jesus’ cloak, and a girl is restored to life when he takes her by the hand. In both cases a boundary is crossed: in Jesus’ time the hemorrhaging woman was considered ritually unclean, polluting others by her touch, and anyone who touched a corpse also became unclean. In Mark’s gospel Jesus breaks down barriers, from his first meal at a tax collector’s house to his last breath on the cross as the temple curtain is torn in two. We dare to touch Jesus in our “uncleanness” and to live as a community that defines no one as an outsider.
Sunday, June 27 Worship
In-person and Online

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost


Our Sunday worship can be watched LIVE on the Facebook app at 9:30 am, or the recording on Facebook any time after 10:15 am.


UPDATE ON COVID PROTOCOL

  • Masks recommended for non-vaccinated, optional for vaccinated
  • Continue with social distancing of alternating rows
  • Continue non-contact Sharing of the Peace and pre-sealed communion cups
  • Discontinue contact tracing forms in bulletins
Five stars for Clarke's Four-Wheeler Excursions
The Huntingtons enjoyed a four-wheeler outing with Clarke Hemphill last Saturday, heading up the Knik River valley from Jim Creek. Despite their inexperience, and due to Clarke's excellent instructions, the Huntingtons did not stall in deep water crossings, get stuck in the mud, or roll a machine. The weather was beautiful, the scenery was gorgeous, and the company was delightful. We'll be bidding high next time Clarke offers an outing at a silent auction!

** Clarke donated two 4-wheeler trips for the silent auction to raise funds for Pastor's moving fund. The Huntingtons were victorious with their bid for one of those trips.
IN CASE OF A PASTORAL CONCERN OR EMERGENCY June 1 - July 4th
Please call any Church Council Member and they will reach a Pastor for you. Do not hesitate to call! We have three pastors willing to help us during this time before Pastor Sean arrives in case of a pastoral care concern. 
Regular Church Office Hours
Closed Monday
Tues. - Wed. 10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Friday
The next Church Council meeting is
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 7:00pm