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We embrace the teaching of Jesus to love one another as we are first loved by God: wholly and abundantly. We want all people to know that they are worthy of God's unconditional love and grace.
Whoever you are- we want you here.
Whatever your gender identity- we want you here.
Wherever you're from- we want you here.
Whatever your status- we want you here.
Whatever your sexual orientation- we want you here.
Whomever you love- we want you here.
Whatever you look like- we want you here.
Whatever your abilities- we want you here.
Whatever you bring to Christ's table- we want you here.
You are wanted here.
As we all move forward with the work of being God's love for all people, we commit ourselves to making God's justice, healing, grace and inclusivity a reality in this congregation and throughout the world.
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In compliance with physical distancing guidelines, and recommendations from the Rocky Mountain Synod, the OSLC building will remain closed. Staff will be working from home as much as possible and no one should access the building at this time. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The latest information about COVID-19 is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and local authorities by visiting cdc.gov or coronavirus.utah.gov.
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What is your earliest memory that you think is genuinely yours? Sometimes we have “memories” of events from our younger years, simply because we’ve heard the story so many times, and it becomes a “memory.” But I’m talking about a snippet of an event that you know only from that groove in your brain that preserved it. Mine comes when I’m about three years old and we had traveled to Texas from Wyoming to visit my mom’s parents. The memory is being in the garage with my grandpa and my dad and they were making a booster seat for me to sit in at the dining room table. My grandpa created a box out of some wood and had a carpet remnant that he wanted to use to cover it.
This is what I remember: the glorious golden shag carpet remnant being rolled out like an award show runway carpet and I wanted to dance on it. I’m sure that I was in the garage to “help” them and this is what I thought would be a good activity. I don’t remember their reaction or if they said anything at all to me. But I must have stopped at some point, as the booster seat got made. We had that booster seat in the family for years! My mom kept if for when friends or family with younger children came over. The next memory of my grandpa would be a few months later seeing him in the hospital receiving treatment for cancer that had invaded his body. Those are the only two genuine memories of him that I have, as he died on Good Friday in 1976.
But I’m grateful for those memories. Grateful for the blurry, elusive, love filled snapshots of my grandpa. Who knows how much of what I remember is accurate in detail, but what is the truth, are the feelings that accompany the memories.
“Take and eat. This is my body. Take and drink. This is my blood. Do this to remember me.” Jesus knew that the details of that night, what had taken place in the months and years before and what would take place in the years to come, would become blurry. Jesus also knew that the feelings, the emotions of the disciples, of their ministry together, of their relationship with Jesus, would remain. It’s not about the details, but about the love.
As we remember so much this week, those who have died in the past year, the beginnings of this congregation, and all of God’s mercies, let’s give thanks for the love that remains!
Blessings!
Pastor Brigette
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Contact Pastor Brigette if you or someone
you know is in need of pastoral care.
(720) 202-8212
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Multiple ways to connect with OSLC! |
There are variety of opportunities to connect with your friends at OSLC. Take a look at the information below for worship and community information.
You can also call the office with any questions. The best way to reach us for any reason is by email at office@oslcslc.org or pastor@oslcslc.org. Or call Pastor Brigette.
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Online Worship
Worship online by visiting the OSLC YouTube channel. Search for "Our Saviour's Lutheran Church SLC" on YouTube.com or click here.
Online bulletins are available at oslcslc.org to help you follow along with the service. Check the OSLC Facebook page for announcements, daily devotionals and updates.
OSLC Meetings via ZOOM
There are multiple opportunities for people of all ages to connect with OSLC friends using Zoom teleconferencing! You can also join Zoom conferences by telephone. Click here for a full list with connection details, or click on the links in the calendar below.
Prayer Request Opportunities
We are a vibrant community of prayer that encourages opportunities to share prayer requests with each other!
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Prayers of the People: Click here or email pastor@oslcslc.org by 12:00 PM on Friday if you would like a prayer read during online worship.
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OSLC Prayer Chain: Email office@oslcslc.org or call (801) 278-1412 during regular office hours.
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Urgent prayer requests: If you desire immediate prayer support, please contact your friends or small group. You may also text or call Connie (801) 558-6158 or Cathy (801) 557-2032 to contact appropriate pray-ers.
(Permission should be received ahead of time from the person for whom we will be praying.)
Please pray this week for:
Bernie, Denny, Katsy, Alan, Charmaine, Janice, Adam, Betty, Pat, Evelyn, John, Marty, James, Sam , Zoe, Lisa, June, and Kathy, Phil, Sharon, Margaret, Melanie
Wednesday and Sunday Worship Services
We are pausing in-person, outdoor gathering due to rising cases of COVID-19 infection in our county and state. We will communicate our plans as we move forward. Thank you for your prayers, support and patience!
OSLC is holding weekly brief worship services on Wednesdays and Sunday mornings. Visit oslcslc.org or click here for details.
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Stephen Ministers & Visiting Angels
OSLC has Stephen Ministers and Visiting Angels available to offer a listening ear, share a prayer, or engage in friendly conversation.
Contact Connie at (801) 558-6158 or Cathy (801) 557-2032 if you would like to receive a phone call. The article below, "Focusing on God's Promises... Not our problems." is also a helpful resource.
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OSLC Calendar: November 1-8, 2020
Click on any of the blue links to access the online meeting room.
Full information for each online meeting can be found here, or visit oslcslc.org.
Wednesday, October 28
3:30 PM Rocky Mountain Synod Congregational Leader (Clergy and lay)*
Thursday, October 29
7:00 PM OSLC Choir Meet-Up (via Zoom, contact Judy England for details.)*
Friday, October 30
Worship Recording (Email prayers to pastor@oslcslc.org by 12:00 PM, Friday.)
Saturday, October 31
1:30 PM Brewer/Carey Wedding (No non-event parking on west side of church.)
Sunday, November 1
All Saints Day
Monday, November 2
9:00 AM Staff Meeting
Tuesday, November 3
11:00 AM Utah Clergy Conference
Wednesday, November 4
12:30 PM WELCA (Meeting ID: 812 6815 1509, Pass: 917124)*
3:30 PM Rocky Mountain Synod Congretional Leadership (Clergy & Lay)
6:00 PM Confirmation (Meeting ID: 858 2503 7133, Pass: 878551)
Thursday, November 5
Friday, November 6
Worship Recording (Email prayers to pastor@oslcslc.org by 12:00 PM, Friday.)
Saturday, November 7
Sunday, November 8
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Cathy Ricci
Wade Frischknecht
Steve Baker
Andrew Hermanson
Lori Bishop
Leonard McDowell
Irene Nordbrock
Millie Martensen
Harper Abbott
Sylvia Kattekola
Dorothy Purdie
Kevin Brosten
Rick Hoffman
Sara Brosten
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October 3
October 5
October 7
October 7
October 8
October 8
October 8
October 9
October 13
October 15
October 16
October 23
October 29
October 30
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Enews Article submissions must be made by Tuesday at noon each week for the Wednesday publication.
Please note that announcements should be short, include a contact for more information, and will run for two weeks unless otherwise specified by the submitter.
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In person outdoor gatherings are paused indefinitely due to the Utah Department of Health limiting gatherings to 10 people. We know that we are called to continue to BE the church in this time and place no matter how we gather! We are still offering our YouTube services and our worship and music ministry is dreaming of other ways for us to connect and worship. |
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*SUNDAY* All Saints Day, November 1
All Saints Sunday is November 1. We will be remembering those who are now part of our cloud of witnesses from our congregation: Mary Ann Johnson, Corrine Opland Lowe, and Rich Weber. If you have a loved one whom you would like remembered in worship recording for Nov.1, please send it to Pastor Brigette by Oct. 30 at noon.
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*UPCOMING* Volunteers Needed for October 31
If you can assist with setting up and tearing down chairs and other equipment for a small outdoor wedding on Oct. 31 in the early afternoon, please let Pastor Brigette know.
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*UPCOMING* WELCA, November 4
WELCA meets on the first Wednesday of each month, our next meeting will be on November 4 at 12:30. Women of the ELCA is a gathering of women who meet for a bible study based on the WELCA Gather magazine. All women are welcome to join us!
Click here to join the meeting. Enter the meeting id and pass code below when prompted.
Meeting ID: 812 6815 1509
Passcode: 917124
You can also join the meeting by phone:
+1(669) 900-6833 (San Jose)
+1(253) 215-8782 (Tacoma)
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*UPDATE* Social Justice and Advocacy Ministry Meeting
The next Social Justice and Advocacy Ministry team meeting will be November 12 at 7:00 PM. This group is focusing on how we extend the mission from the Reconciling in Christ work to other aspects of advocacy in our community. Please attend! No preparation is necessary! All are welcome!
Click here to join the meeting.
Enter the Meeting ID or Passcode when prompted:
Meeting ID: 872 2681 7888
Passcode: 840313
You can also join the meeting by phone using either number below.
+1(669) 900-6833 (San Jose)
+1(346) 248-7799 (Houston)
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*NEW* Worship & Music Project
"Rooted in the Past, Embracing the Future" is the theme for our Generosity emphasis this year. We're asking people of all ages to decorate 1-4 pieces of a Mandala mosaic using symbols that represent the blessings you have received from God. The art work is designed to help focus on gifts and gratitude during these troubled times.
If interested, call or text Nona at (208) 724-0144 or Connie at (801) 450-7806, as soon as possible. Someone from Worship and Music or Parish Life committee will deliver your piece(s) to you,
using compassionate distancing. We can pick it up,
when you are done, too.
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Senior Spotlight: Meet Margaret Schleidt
As part of the ministry that supports senior luncheons, a new series of member profiles will introduce us to those who attend these monthly gatherings to better connect us all in a time of compassionate distancing.
Some carrots from the Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church garden is what drew Margaret Schleidt to the church initially. A friend had told her about the garden space behind the church, so Margaret decided to plant in the space a few years back. Eventually, she decided to attend services and found a welcoming community to call home. In this Q&A, we learn more about Margaret and her connection to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.
Q: Where were you born?
A: Eschwege, Germany
Q: Before retirement, how did you spend your time?
A: I worked for Social Security Disability Determinations as a claims examiner.
Q: How did you find Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church? How long have you been a member? What do you love most about the community here?
A: A friend of my husband’s brought us some carrots from his garden. While talking to him about gardening, we discovered that we had something else in common, we were both Lutherans. He told me that he had a place in the church garden for me if I wanted it, and the next spring I planted a box. While I was working there, Pastor Jeff came out and talked with me a few times, inviting me to come and worship. It had been a few years since I had been to any church, so I decided to try it. And I liked what I saw, it felt like coming home. I attended for a few months and then decided to become a member of the congregation and I have been there ever since 2013.
I like the fellowship at this congregation, a lot of wonderful, caring people. At church I am involved in Project Linus, Social Ministry (meals for sick or people who just need one) Bible Study and the garden. I got involved in Senior Lunch when I was asked to give a presentation about the Oktoberfest and ended up talking at great length about Germany.
Q: You’ve been a longtime attendee of the senior luncheons. What do you enjoy about this activity?
A: All the friends there and the programs.
Q: What’s one fact that people are always surprised to learn about you?
A: That I have a big collection of antique dolls and I am a “dolly doctor”.
Q: How have you kept in touch with family and friends during this unusual COVID-19 pandemic? What has kept you going during quarantine? Have you picked up any new hobbies or spent your time in new and different ways?
A: Most of my German family keeps in touch by phoning and Facetime, my American family comes to see us, at first wearing masks and standing out on the lawn, but now they do come inside, but wearing their masks. I have been tagging all of my dolls (it’s a big job) so that they have the maker and the model number etc. attached to them) while unable to go out, I read, garden and waste time on the computer.
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Generosity Team Series
This year the Generosity Team has chosen a motto for the campaign - "Rooted in Our Past. . . Embracing Our Future. . . Celebrating the next 60 years!” As we read the scripture readings for this week, can you imagine a world where everyone is taken care of, where conflict and dissension are put to rest? As we move forward this upcoming year, how can we reach out and help our neighbor with our gifts and talents? These are questions to be answered as you prepare to share your time, talents and treasures for the coming year on Generosity Sunday, November 15, 2020.
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OSLC Advent Devotional Contributions
We are creating an OSLC Advent Devotional! We would love to have you write or draw a devotional to be shared with our congregation for the season of Advent. We will be sharing this electronically, on FaceBook as well as printing it for those who would like a paper copy.
Our Theme is: Gifts Outside These Walls. Children are welcome to participate! Please let Doni Ricci donquierafaber@gmail.com know if you are interested in contributing by October 25, submissions will be due by November 15. Here are some ideas: (If writing please keep it to 150-200 words.)
- Favorite scripture/hymn/song and why it is important to you
- How you have seen God's gifts manifested in your life in 2020
- How you have served God's gifts to others in 2020
- How your experience of what church means to you has transformed in 2020
- What you hope the future will bring
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OSLC Hosts Family Promise at CUMC November 8-15
Our Saviour's Lutheran Church is providing supplies, food and minimal-contact hosting for Family Promise at Christ United Methodist Church November 8-15. There are many opportunities available for sharing our blessings. An online sign-up sheet is available at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4da4ae2ba7ff2-oursaviours4.
"When we look upon the present with gratitude, we enter the future with hope and generosity." ~Sarah Carson ...Family Promise is a wonderful way to help give hope to families who are experiencing homelessness.
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OSLC Little Library
Our Little Library is in and almost ready! We will have books available by the end of this week
to take and feel free to leave appropriate books as well! Please note that we reserve the right to remove material that doesn’t represent OSLC or our mission.
A huge thank you to George and Margaret Schleidt for building and painting our new Little Library. And thank you to Alisa Rekow for painting the sign.
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New Word in Season Available
The new Fall edition of The Word in Season is now available. Please contact the OSLC office at office@oslcslc.org or (801) 278-1412 if you would like a copy mailed to you.
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Focusing on God's Promises... Not our problems.
Excerpts from Unshakable HOPE, Building our lives on the Promises of God by Max Lucado:
- Faith is the deeply held belief that God will keep his promises.
- God is a promise maker and a promise keeper…what he says, happens.
- Let’s be what we were made to be: People of the Promise who pray the promises of God:
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When fearful, lay claim to the nearness of God: Judges 6:12 The Lord is with you.
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When the world feels out of control, declare this promise: Romans 8:28 (NKJV) All things work together for good.
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When we see dark clouds, remember: In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world John 16:33.
- Nothing lifts the weary soul like the promises of God!
- We can ponder our problems, or remember the promise…we can choose anxiety, or choose hope.
- Be a wise builder and choose a foundation of hope and grace in Jesus, the “rock”.
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We are building our lives on the promises of God. Because his Word is unbreakable, our hope is unshakable. We do not stand on the problems of life or the pain in life. We stand on the great and precious promises of God.
God’s promises are like the stars: the darker the night, the brighter they shine. (From a Dayspring Daily Calendar)
You may contact Pastor (720) 202-8212, Connie (801) 558-6158, or Cathy at
(801) 557-2032 if you need support.
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Giving & Service Opportunities |
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OSLC COVID 19 Community Support Initiative
We are supporting our Salt Lake City community in this time of pandemic through our Community Support Initiative. Click here for more information or search for the "Community Support Initiative" tab on oslcslc.org.
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DONATIONS LIST
If you would like to help Family Promise assist families as they prepare for colder months:
- new socks and underwear
- coats and jackets
- jeans and warm clothing
- winter boots and shoes
- blankets (twin, full and queen)
Donations may be left outside the West door of the OSLC Round Room, clearly marked “for Family Promise” on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. You can also drop items at the Day Center. Masks are required for donation drop-offs.
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
814 West 800 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
For more information about donations, contact Cathy Ricci:
The Family Promise Day Center can be reached directly at
Thank you for your generosity!
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Coordinators Needed for OSLC Family Promise Team:
Our OSLC Family Promise Planning Team is in the process of restructuring responsibilities. We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help with on-going organization for our hosting weeks four times a year.
If you are interested in coordinating facility, food, or supplies, please contact Cathy at cathy@riccifamily.com or (801) 557-2032, or Arleen Barrell at barrellda@gmail.com or (801) 694-1283. We would be happy to give you more details and explore how you might help.
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Volunteer Needed to Deliver Family Promise Donations:
Please contact Cathy at cathy@riccifamily.com or (801) 557-2032 if you would like to help deliver donations from OSLC to Family Promise.
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Crossroads is operating with limited hours and locations to protect the safety of the community. Masks are required at both locations (masks available).
Downtown Food Pantry
Monday-Friday
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
347 South 400 East, SLC 84111
Drop-in. All services provided outside.
Westside Food Pantry
Tuesday & Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
1358 West Indiana Avenue, SLC 84104
Drop-in. All services provided outside.
Crossroads Thrift Store
Tuesday-Friday
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1358 West Indiana Avenue, SLC 84104
Limited number of people allowed in building simultaneously.
We still need food donations, particularly nonperishable food items that do not require cooking since most of the people we are serving during this crisis are homeless. To learn how to safely make a donation call (801) 364-7765, Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
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There are a variety of ways to donate food or make monetary contributions to the Utah Food Bank:
1. Drop off food at the Utah Food Bank:
3150 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
(East side of building.)
Monday-Thursday
8:00 AM -6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM -5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM -2:00 PM
2. Drop off your donations at Harmons Grocery stores:
Harmons stores have a drop-off barrel at the entrance. Click here for a list of locations.
For every $1 donated, $7.66 of food or services are provided. To donate online, click the "Donate Now" button on the right side of the page or select "Give Money".
4. Virtual Shopping:
Click the red "Donate" button on the right of the screen, then "Browse Store" on the next page. Add the items you would like to donate to your shopping cart and click "Check Out" to complete your donation.
You're also welcome to bring your food items to OSLC and it will be dropped off at the Utah Food Bank when sufficient quantity has been collected.
Contact office@oslcslc.org with any questions. You can also contact the Utah Food bank Food Drive Specialist directly at (801) 887-1266 or fooddrive@utahfoodbank.org
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The project is still in full swing. No, we don't meet for blanket making day. Yes, we do make blankets constantly and we are ready to distribute 175 blankets next week to those children who need a blanket hug (even though we can't physically be close to them).
Blanketeers have been busy working at home. I have been shopping on-line for materials that have been delivered. I have been dropping off fabric and yarn to my workers' front porches and have been picking up finished blankets from their porches. We are careful not to be too close physically - but are in touch regularly.
The work goes on!
~ Millie
What can you do to support and contribute to Project Linus? Our volunteers hand-make new blankets for children from birth to 18 years old. The blankets are given to children who are ill, or in other ways need of a security blanket hug. Blankets can be flannel, fleece crochet edges, quilts, knit, crochet, or fleece fringe (made by specific pattern). Child friendly patterns and colors are preferred. Also, cash donations can be made directly to OSLC. To find out what to contribute and see blanket patterns visit slcprojectlinus.blogspot.com
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Please save the "pop-top" from any cans and leave them in the jar on the table in the Round Room. Dorothy Purdie will bring them to Ronald McDonald House.
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Contact us at office@oslcslc.org or (801) 278-1412
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