Words to Ponder:

How do you hear creation sing God's praise?

Dates to Remember:

Wednesday, May 1: Handbells at 5:45pm, Communion Class at 5:30pm in the Learning Space. Choir at 7:00pm & 8:00pm.

Friday, May 3: Bible Study at 9:30am in the Learning Space and via zoom.

Saturday, May 4: AA at 9:30am in the Lower Commons. Funeral for Gudrun Hoivik, visitation at 10am, service at 11am with a meal following in the Parish Hall.

Sunday, May 5: Worship at 8:30am & 11am. Sunday School at 9:45am. Bible Study at 9:45am in the lower commons. Flukes at 3:30pm in the Gathering Space. Middle School & Confirmation at 6pm with pizza at 5:30pm.

Monday, May 6: Nar-Anon at 7pm in the Upper Commons. Ruth Gathering at 7pm in the Gathering Space.

Tuesday, May 7: Tai Chi at 6pm in the Gathering Space.

Wednesday, May 8: Book Group at 11:30am in the Gathering Space. Al-Anon at noon in the Learning Space. Handbells at 5:45pm, Communion Class at 5:30pm in the Learning Space. Choir at 7:00pm & 8:00pm.

Thursday, May 9: Caring Ministry Team Meeting at 11am in the Lower Commons. Mary & Martha Gathering at 7pm in the Gathering Space.

Friday, May 10: Bible Study at 9:30am in the Learning Space and via zoom.

Saturday, May 11: AA at 9:30am in the Lower Commons.

Sunday, May 12: Worship at 8:30am & 11am. Book Group at 9:45am in the Lower Commons. Middle School & Confirmation at 6pm with pizza at 5:30pm.

Nominating Committee Announcement

If you are interested in serving on the Vision Council or knowing more about it, contact Steve Samuelson at samuelsons11@msn.com. With our restructuring, we are looking for 4 at-large positions (1 year & 2 year terms) and a Vice President (3 year term).

Sunday, May 5 at 8:30am and 11am

Join us for worship this Sunday as we celebrate the season of Spring, bless the anglers among us and welcome new members. Bring your fishing gear!

Welcome to the Lord's Table

Beginning tonight at 5:30pm

Communion class for 3rd graders or those who have missed it before, accompanied by one parent. A Place at the Table will be on three Wednesdays: May 1, and May 8 from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the Learning Space. We will celebrate their coming to the meal on May 12 Ascension Sunday. Speak with Pastor Dianne if you want your children to attend.

FLC Spring Clean Up!

Sunday, May 5, from 9:30 to 2 pm.

Give a half hour to cleaning up and caring for God's good earth around the church. Pick trash, trim hedges, prune trees, rake leaves, and expose rhizomes! We have to-do lists, so there's something for everyone to do.

Kids Scavenger Hunt:

Get your scavenger hunt checklist, pencil and garbage bag at the table outside by the church entrance. Complete the items on the list, check them off and pick up garbage on the way. Come back to the table and choose a healthy treat.

Wear work clothes and gloves! Bring extra rakes, hedge trimmers, hand shears, hand spades (for turning over the earth in the planter on the London Road canopy), brooms, and loppers; we'll supply plastic gloves and trash bags.

Do you have a pickup truck? Another pickup truck to haul away branches and brush would help!

Does anyone have an extension trimmer to prune high branches? Bring it!

Mark your calendar for Mulch Day, Sunday, June 2, after church!

Young Adults Gathering

Thursday, May 9 at 6pm

We gather on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at 6:00pm at Ursa Minor. Join us for our next gathering, Thursday, May 9. Questions for pondering: Why are you afraid? (Mark 4:35-41), Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? (Matthew 6:25-33), and Children, you have no fish, have you? (John 21:1-11)

Book Group

As a lead-up to the Robert P. Jones event on May 15 at 5:30pm here at FLC, the Racial Justice Team is offering a book study of his New York Times bestseller The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future. The study will be offered in the lower commons between Sunday Services (9:45am) on May 12. There is also a Wednesday gathering at 11:30am in the Gathering Space on May 8 & 22.

We invite all members and friends to sign-up for the book study. Books are available for $17.

Dialogue in Action Series

Wednesday, May 15

Please join us for a free evening as we are honored to welcome Robert P. Jones, author of the New York Times bestselling book The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future.

Doors open at 5pm, with a musical performance at 5:30pm, presentation at 6pm followed by a reception with book signing and a concurrent breakout session for further discussion.

Vision Council News

Have you been wondering what is happening at Vision Council meetings, but did not know where to look or whom to ask? Click the Vision Council News button at the top, just below the FLC logo. Learn who our current Vision Council members are, see the minutes from previous meetings and also check out the new Vision Council Corner with a brief overview of recent meetings.

Powwow Prep

Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 7:30pm

Join us for a Zoom Watch party on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall as we learn Powwow etiquette and fun facts. Dance along during the demonstrations, hear stories from the Powwow Trail. This event is free and open to all who would like to learn more. This event is provided by Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Members Becky Taylor and Thomas Cain.

Sunday Worship Help

Are you interested in being an Assisting Minister, helping serve communion, reading, being an Acolyte or carrying the cross on Sundays during worship? Click the following link to sign-up to help on Sundays. Sign-up Genius allows you to pick the date, the service time and what you are able to help with. The sign-up will also remind you a week prior to the date, just in case you forget. Worship Help Sign-up.

Bible Study

Pastor Dianne is leading Bible Study at St. Francis apartments on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 2:00pm. Feel free to join her.

Baptisms

We will be having baptisms on Pentecost Sunday, May 19 at both services. Please let Pastor Dianne know if you are interested.

FLC Flyers News

The FLC softball team is looking for some more players, ages 16 and up from all skill levels. This is a Community League hosted by the Duluth YMCA. The Season starts on May 28th and runs through August 5th (not including 4th of July). All games are played at the UMD Softball fields. Each game lasts an hour and begins between 6 and 9 pm. We play for fun and exercise! Individual fees will be determined after we get a full roster. Contact Vic Krause (218-341-5472) as soon as possible to be included on this summer's team.

Teen Closet News

Teen Closet Workdays for Summer Change Out

Sat, May 11, 10 am- noon

Mon, May 13, 11am- 1 pm

New volunteers are always welcome!

Green bags by the donation bin in the Gathering Space have items in need of laundering. Take a bag home!

Donations of summer clothes specific to teens are happily accepted. Please hold fall/winter donations until the end of June as we are overflowing our storage and work areas.

Kids Clothes accepted. These go to other LSS programs. For that reason, please pack kid clothing separate from teen donations.

Please take adult clothing donations to Damiano or another outreach program.

Center for Changing Lives

Center for Changing Lives have youth who are participating in a conference, Tomorrow’s Leaders Today (TLT).  One of the tasks that has been assigned to them is collecting newspapers for a “fashion show”. They will need A LOT because there will be over 150 youth and staff that are incredibly creative and imaginative! If you or anyone you know have newspapers and would like to give them another purpose before they are recycled, feel free to bring them to CFCL Duluth at 1422 E Superior St by July 23. 

Chum Second Saturday Volunteer Event

Saturday, May 11 9am to Noon

Gardening for Chum on May 11^th 9 AM - noon! Let’s bring spring to the Chum building! We’re calling on volunteers to join us for a day of flower planting to brighten our surroundings. No prior experience is necessary! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just eager to get your hands dirty, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. It’s a fantastic opportunity to bond with fellow volunteers and make a positive impact on our community. If you have gardening equipment such as gloves, small shovels, or garden forks, please bring them along with you. Let’s make this planting day a blooming success! 

Sign up here, Chum Second Saturday Sign-up. Refreshments provided!

Synod Reconciling in Christ Presentation

The Lake Superior Conference's third session in the Synod RIC process will gather at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Duluth, 4831 Grand Ave, at 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 16th. Participants will be introduced to the terms used in sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. In short, we will explore what LGBTQIA+ means. Join us for a time of sharing and learning! Our Savior's RIC Team will be serving a simple supper.