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Holy Faith Weekly Update 4/22/2024
HAPPY EARTH DAY!
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Creation
Treating creation as 'it', an object, we often try to control it for our own use or disregard. Treating creation as 'thou', personally, gives honor and opens us for encounter, even affection. God’s mission is to restore and renew all of creation in a loving embrace. Jesus intercedes and invites our participation. -- Br. Luke Ditewig, SSJE
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Mark Your Calendars for an Earth Day Liturgy, April 28th, 10 AM | | |
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Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd. We will observe it at Holy Faith, Sunday, the 28th, by praying for and taking action to care for God’s creation. During worship, we will plant new trees where the blighted pines were removed.
After worship, everyone is invited to the Memorial Garden for fellowship and chatting and to help with a
quick spring clean up. Any gardeners are welcome to bring a pair of gloves and clippers.
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Starts this Wednesday - 3-Part Easter Series on Forgiveness Led By Pastor Andrea: Wednesday April 24, May 1 and May 8, 7:00-8:30 pm | | |
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A hallmark of Jesus’ ministry is forgiveness. He calls followers to do likewise. Forgiveness is also an overt theme of the Eastertide lectionary. But for all its importance in Christianity, “forgiveness is the hardest work we do,” writes Anne LaMott In her 2014 book SMALL VICTORIES. “No one can prove that God does or doesn’t exist, but tough acts of forgiveness are pretty convincing for me...”
In this series, we’ll look at what Jesus has to say about forgiveness, we will consider our personal experience, and also look at forgiveness on a larger scale, including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission established in South Africa in 1994.
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Summer Campaign to Help Neighbors Forgive Medical Debt | | |
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Yesterday --- on behalf of a HF planning team -- Outreach Coordinator Janet Cook announced a summertime campaign to forgive medical debt. Read how Holy Faith can help eliminate $1 Million of our neighbors' medical debt in Washtenaw, Wayne, and Jackson counties.
Click here for the campaign announcement.
Click here for the campaign fact sheet.
Click here to learn how to donate.
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Mutual Ministry Survey Open Now Through April 29 -- Your Input Wanted | |
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Click here to begin.
(Tip: All questions are based on a 1-5 scale, with 1 being a poor mark; and 5 being a high mark.)
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This survey should take about 10 minutes to complete. The survey is intended for an individual to complete. In other words, each member of a household should complete one's own survey. Your responses are anonymous. If you have filled out a paper copy, you may return it by mail, or by dropping it into the Offering Plate.
The Mutual Ministry Review is a way to reflect on our ministry together at Holy Faith. You may remember the 100-question Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT) survey distributed 2 years ago. From that, we learned that the parish wanted to grow. We also learned that outreach to our neighbors was a broadly held priority. The CAT survey helped us decide to hire a 10 hr/week outreach coordinator.
This survey is much briefer (only 25 questions). But its intent is similar: reflection questions to help us celebrate what has been done well and to understand what might be done better. The findings will be made available to the PLT and to the whole congregation. It is a tool for prayerfully guiding us forward.
Thank you for your time and thoughtfulness!
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SEMI Synod Social Justice Summit, April 27th | | |
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Bob Kullberg Is interested in possibly attending this symposium. Please contact him via email or phone if you would like to carpool or caravan:
rkullberg1@gmail.com or (810) 240-5868.
2024 Justice Summit | Sat April 27
St. John Lutheran Church, Farmington Hills
This is a FREE Event - with worship, workshops, learning and growth designed to help us as a community explore how God is calling us to participate in the work of liberation, justice and care for our neighbors.
Click here for registration Information and to select your choice of workshops
Lunch will be provided by Fed Up Ministries. A $15 donation per person is suggested to cover lunch (bring cash or check to the Justice Summit.)
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Like to sing? Join us for a pick-up choir to prepare songs for Pentecost (4/19) and Trinity Sunday (4/26). Both songs are for unison choir -- meaning, no fancy parts to learn; just the tune! Rehearsals will be at 9:15am on May 5, 12, 19, and 26.
Talk to Joy Morin (joymorinpiano@gmail.com) with questions.
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Lenten Coin Collection Final Number | | |
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This Lent, we collected 2 1⁄2 pickle jars of coins for TheChurchatCrossroads, and an anonymous donor made a challenge match. In total, we will be donating $1,464 to help sustain ministries at Crossroads!!
Thanks to all who donated their spare change!
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Do You Have a Green Thumb? | | |
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Holy Faith has a few flower beds that need tending. If you would find it fun to be responsible for a single flower bed this growing season, please let Pastor Andrea know:
andrea@holy-faith-church.org
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Sign Up to Donate and Dedicate Altar Flowers | | |
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No one is signed up for May 12 or May 26. Other dates are available too. Sign up via the bulletin board or contact the office.
You may dedicate the flowers in thanksgiving for, in honor of, or in memory of someone, and request a particular color or flower that's meaningful for the occasion for a suggested donation of $50.
Questions? Contact Christen Mitchell at: xtenmit@gmail.com
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Volunteer 90 Minutes of Your Time in the Nursery | | |
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You can help make Holy Faith more welcoming to families. Volunteer 90 minutes of your time in the
Nursery. Volunteers are needed once a month to provide an extra set of eyes, assisting our paid caregiver,
Erica. CLICKHERETOSIGNUP
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One of our preschool friends found a set of keys in the grassy area by the labyrinth. If they are yours, they are in an envelope in the church's office. | |
Request Your Favorite Hymns | | |
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Please submit your favorite hymns for singing on Sunday, May 5th (when we’ll have a scheduled hymn-sing), or else during the summer months.
Email Pastor Andrea by April 21st:
andrea@holy-faith-church.org
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2:00-4:00
An interactive game and musical entertainment with one of our favorites, Mary and the Huzz Band.
RSVPs are not required, but if you think you might be attending any of the events, please let Lori Venable (ltvenable@att.net) know, so that we can adequately plan for room setup, supplies, and refreshments.
If you would like to participate via Zoom, please RSVP early so that we can send you the Zoom link.
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Theatrical Release of the Movie – The Philadelphia Eleven | | |
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The award-winning new documentary will have its theatrical release May 14th, 7 pm, at the Michigan Theatre in Ann Arbor. Tickets will go on sale through the theater, April 16. Women in many parts of the Christian church have struggled for full inclusion in the sacraments and leadership since the beginning of organized religion.
But in 1974 a dramatic breakthrough of the so-called stained-glass ceiling took place that gave hope to Christian women everywhere. At a church in Philadelphia, a group of 11 women were ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in violation of the norms of the Episcopal Church, which at the time stated that only men were eligible for ordination.
This is the story of The Philadelphia Eleven. This is a special, one-day showing. The event will feature a post-screening conversation moderated by the Rev. Anne Clark, Rector of St. Clare’s, Ann Arbor.
For more information visit www.philadelphiaelevenfilm.com
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Do You Know Children or Teens Interested in Summer Camp? | | |
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Both the ELCA and Episcopal Churches are offering summer camp experiences in Michigan this summer. Now is the time to register:
ELCA Living Water Ministries Summer Camp Registration Open
To register and take advantage of our flexible pricing options, please visit our website at
https://www.elcalivingwater.com/campprograms/.
The Episcopal Diocese of MI is Sponsoring Camps at Camp Chickagami:
June 20-23 Family Camp (The Martin Family is attending)
Many opportunities for week-long camps for 9-17. Use code EDOMI100 for $100 discount.
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The Episcopal Church Has Announced Candidates for Presiding Bishop | | |
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Presiding Bishops in the Episcopal Church are elected for 9-year terms. PB Michael Curry’s term concludes this
October. General Convention will elect a new PB at its triennial gathering in Louisville, Kentucky this summer. The slate includes: Bishop J. Scott Barker of the Diocese of Nebraska; Bishop Daniel G. P. Gutiérrez of the Diocese of Pennsylvania; Bishop Sean Rowe of the Diocese of NW Pennsylvania & Diocese of Western New York; and Bishop Robert Wright of the Diocese of Atlanta.
The Presiding Bishop of the ELCA, Elizabeth Eaton, was elected in 2019 to serve a second 6-year term which will
conclude in 2025.
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Notice Anything in the Building or on the Grounds that Needs Fixing? | | |
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For non-emergency issues, record your concern in the white Buildings & Grounds 3-ring binder on the shelf below the bulletin board. For emergencies, please call the Church Office: 734-429-2991. | | |
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The Holy Faith office is staffed by Office Manager Laurie Tikkanen or Office Volunteer Ann Mayers on Thursdays, 12- 2 PM, or by appointment with Laurie.
Laurie is available to assist you Monday-Friday by phone at (734) 429-2991 or by email at office@holy-faith-church.org.
Pastor Andrea is in the office often across the week; please call or email to schedule an appointment: 571-282-5449 / andrea@holy-faith-church.org
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For your convenience, Holy Faith's website now has links to multiple information sources. These include:
Because of personal contact information, the Members Only section is password protected. Only Holy Faith members can access this page. Please contact the office for the password.
We invite all parishioners and friends to keep us aware of changes and/or updates they may need.
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Holy Faith Celebrates Pride Month this June | | |
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All are invited to celebrate God's inclusive love with a special worship service Sunday June 9th at 10 am. If you are interested in helping the planning team, please contact Ann Mayers: ann.mayers@gmail.com | |
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Pastoral Care
If you wish to speak with clergy, add a prayer request, or arrange a home Eucharistic visit, please contact Laurie Tikkanen at office@holy-faith-church.org. Pastor Andrea can be contacted directly at andrea@holy-faith-church.org.
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Please pray for:
Those Who Are Sick, In Need, or Grieving:
Tish, Marlyne, Randy, Fern, Tom, Rudy, Charlotte, Joan, Kathleen, Hussein, Davina, Mayvis, Cathy, Harry, Antoinette, John, Kathy, Josh, Piotr, Deacon Don, Katie, Sam, Bob, Margaret, Karen, Mary Jo N., Sandy, Marlana, Jordan, Shirley, Jim, Carol, Craig, Brenda, and Susan, that God’s love enfold them.
Those Serving in the Armed Forces:
Olivia, Joey, Adam, and Paul.
Prayer requests may be submitted to the clergy or to Laurie Tikkanen at office@holy-faith-church.org. Names will remain on the prayer list for three weeks unless otherwise requested.
Those Celebrating April Birthdays:
Barbara Czyrka, Gillian Donovan, Mary Fatchett, Gail
Graham, John Hassett, Teri Kollath, Christen Mitchell, Laura O’Malley, and William O’Malley, that they may grow in God’s wisdom and grace.
If we have missed your birthday, please let Holy Faith’s Office Manager, Laurie Tikkanen, know: office@holy-faith-church.org
For the People of Israel and the People of Gaza:
That they no longer need to bear the burden of an endless cycle of violence. Let us pray for peace.
People in Ukraine:
Precious Lord, Prince of Peace, may all the people
of Ukraine feel our prayers and be bathed in your protection; that war and suffering may cease; that aggression and violence may be no more; and that a season of hope and relief will arise in your new day and with the love which heals all brokenness. Amen.
Put Prayers for Ukraine into Action by Donating to Either Lutheran Disaster Response and/or Episcopal Relief & Development.
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Holy Faith Church
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
Saline, Michigan 48176
(734) 429-2991
www.holyfaithsaline.org
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