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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 the 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 in the coming weeks. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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I pray that this day finds you well and safe! It’s been a long time since we’ve been able to be together, I know, and we miss each other! Actually, there’s a long list of things we miss.
I miss too many things, not only about OSLC but in my daily life, to mention here. And I’m beginning to look past the list of what I can’t do, to discover what I CAN do. In that discovery, I’m finding new rhythms, new joys and new gifts. Such as a walk each evening, meeting more neighbors or discovering the fun of puzzles. Or the reading I have a bit more time for. Our Wednesday and Sunday morning outdoor prayer services each week at OSLC. Gathering in a small group regularly to praise God is a true joy and blessing! Our Zoom bible studies are rich and robust with great conversations and insights. The creativity that is unleashed in our ministry teams when we must think outside of the proverbial box for worship and connections with each other is joyous and Holy Spirit infused.
As we head into fall, look for how we can and will be community (safely) together! What new rhythms, joys and gifts do you see in our future at OSLC? What is God calling us to discover about ourselves, our community and faith? There is so much that we CAN do!
I’m holding you all in prayer! Blessings to you all!
Pastor Brigette
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Add Pastor Brigette's number to your contact list!
(720) 202-8212
Contact Pastor Brigette if you or someone you know is in need of pastoral care.
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Multiple ways to connect with OSLC! |
A variety of opportunities to connect with your friends at OSLC are available! Take a look at the information below for worship and community information.
You can also call the office directly, though 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 Information
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, Rich, Alan, Charmaine, Janice, Adam, Betty, Pat, Evelyn, John, Marty, James, Sam , Zoe, Lisa, June, and Kathy, Phil, Sharon
Wednesday and Sunday Worship Services
OSLC is holding weekly brief worship services on Wednesdays and Sunday mornings. Please RSVP to pastor@oslcslc.org by 5:00 PM on Tuesday or Friday to reserve a space.
Each service will be kept to a small group people, and will require physical distancing and masks. We will provide chairs, and will not meet during inclement weather. If you cannot attend in person, these services will also be streamed live on the Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Facebook page at their respective times.
"How are you?" Meet-Ups
It’s a good time to check in with everyone and so we are holding what we call “OSLC Meet-Ups” where you can check in, tell us how you are doing, and identify any personal or community needs you see. We’re here to help!
We will hold four of these meetings, with the last two on August 9, and August 16 after the Sunday Morning Prayer Service at 10:45 AM on the west lawn.
To reserve a space, RSVP to office@oslcslc.org by 5:00 PM on the Friday prior to the meeting.
Summer Worship Series
Summer Worship Series is "I Love To Tell The Story!" running from June 7 through September 6. We will read beloved stories from the Bible that we don't always get to explore in worship, beginning with Genesis 1 and going through to the book of Acts.
BUT WE NEED YOUR INPUT! We want to know your favorite hymns to add to these favorite stories! Submit hymn requests all summer long to Pastor Brigette at pastor@oslcslc.org.
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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.
This week's e-news article "Listen First!" is also a helpful resource.
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Click on any of the blue links to access the online meeting room.
Full information for each online meeting can be found here.
Wednesday, August 5
9:00 AM ELW Morning Prayer (RSVP pastor@oslcslc.org by 5:00 PM Tuesday.)
3:30 PM Rocky Mountain Synod Congregational Leader (Clergy and lay)*
Thursday, August 6
Friday, August 7
Worship Recording (Email prayers to pastor@oslcslc.org by 12:00 PM Friday.)
Saturday, August 8
Sunday, August 9
10:00 AM Sunday Morning Prayer Service (RSVP pastor@oslcslc.org by 5:00 PM Friday.)
10:45 PM "How are you?" Meet-Up (See announcement.)
12:30 PM OSLC Council Meeting
Monday, August 10
9:00 AM Staff Meeting*
Tuesday, August 11
11:00 AM Utah Clergy Conference Meeting*
7:00 PM Conversations on Holy Ground (Meeting ID: 889 3557 0123, Pass: 781351)*
Wednesday, August 12
9:00 AM ELW Morning Prayer (RSVP pastor@oslcslc.org by 5:00 PM Tuesday.)
3:30 PM Rocky Mountain Synod Congregational Leader* (Clergy and lay)
Thursday, August 13
7:00 PM OSLC Choir Online Meet-Up (Contact Judy England for meeting info.)*
Friday, August 14
Worship Recording (Email prayers to pastor@oslcslc.org by 12:00 PM Friday.)
Saturday, August 15
Sunday, August 16
10:00 AM Sunday Morning Prayer Service (RSVP pastor@oslcslc.org by 5:00 PM Friday.)
10:00 AM 3G (God, Games, and Grub) (RSVP to pastor@oslcslc.org for login info.)*
10:45 PM "How are you?" Meet-Up (See announcement.) *Final in Series*
Family Promise Hosting Weeks is August 16-23.
See the announcement below to find out how you can help.
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Bob Ricci
Aiden Tempfer
Pamela Mollner
Nona Vernon
Polly Pearson-Terry
Sydney Abbott
Kathy Joffs
Stephen Namburi
Lynn Purdin
Pastor Brigette Weier
Jenna Johanson
Darlene Johnson
Charmaine Opland
Marion Lennberg
Alida Marie Alleman
Lea Erickson
Steve Kiger
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August 14
August 15
August 17
August 17
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August 19
August 20
August 24
August 24
August 25
August 26
August 28
August 29
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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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*NEW* Letter From Bishop Gonia
Please read Bishop Gonia’s and the RMS Synod Council’s recommendations on our life together in the coming months. Click here to view the letter.
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*NEW* Monday Bible Study Zoom Link Update
Monday afternoon Bible Study participants: Please note the new Zoom link and passcode. We will do a blessing of the new school year for students, families, educators, staff, in both the Worship and the Children’s worship on August 16.
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*NEW* Via de Cristo Update:
Current statistics concerning COVID-19 led to a decision to cancel the August Ultreya. You are encouraged to support each other within our church community and Renewal Groups. Form new small groups, text message, Zoom, Facebook Message, Facetime, make phone calls and mail notes. Hiking or other outdoor activities in small groups are also options for maintaining connectedness. Pray about how you can help others make a difference for each other! Christ is counting YOU.
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Sky Ranch VBS Virtual Camp
Sky Ranch at home VBS is here! Each day is a worship video, a bible study, a craft and more. This is a great opportunity for families and households of all ages. Camp music is awesome! Simply click here and be transported to the great Rocky Mountains and Sky Ranch!
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Conversations on Holy Ground: August 11 @ 7:00 PM
Our next Conversations on Holy Ground will be August 11, Tuesday at 7 p.m. We will hear from the RMS Director of Advocacy Peter Severson. Peter will share with us some upcoming legislation and policy decisions for us to be aware as we work on justice and anti-racism in our community. This is open to all!
Enter the Meeting ID and Password when prompted:
Meeting ID: 889 3557 0123
Passcode: 781351
Our next Conversations on Holy Ground book will be “Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.” Pastor Lenny Duncan is an ELCA pastor/mission developer in WA. We will begin conversations on September 29, at 7:00 PM. Read the book and save the date!
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3G: August 16 @ 10:00 AM
3G save the date! August 16 at 10:00 AM! All ages encouraged!
We will meet as families on August 16 for a time of games, a devotion, and fun. Join us for fun family interactive games! Watch your email for the Zoom link. RSVP to pastor@oslcslc.org for login details. See you there!
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Family Promise Hosting Week: August 16-23
Although we will not be hosting Family Promise guests in our building, we are recruiting volunteers for meals, food, supplies and overnight hosting at Christ United Methodist Church (2375 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City - just north of Our Saviour's). Food and supplies can be dropped off at the door for no-contact delivery and interactions with families can be kept to no contact or minimal contact. The volunteer link is here.
Family Promise staff reports that, to the best of their knowledge, all Family Promise shelter and after-care clients remain COVID free! We thank all volunteers for their attention to safety so that we can keep our program open and continue to assist a very vulnerable part of the population: families experiencing homelessness. If you have any questions, please contact cathy@riccifamily.com or (801) 557-2032
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Listen First!
“…be quick to listen, slow to speak” James 1:19
During these challenging times, we often give our friends and family members helpful ideas and resources. This is a reminder that in all cases we should LISTEN FIRST!
- Listening helps others feel understood and helps to build trust.
- The “art” of listening requires patience: take time to understand, allow silence for processing, and notice what has NOT been said.
- Active listening helps others understand themselves:
- Ask open-ended questions which require more than a yes/no response.
- Ask “what” - not “why” - questions (“why” can put a speaker on the defensive).
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Once you have asked a question, listen to the answer, then summarize in your own words what you understand the speaker to be saying.
God works through our listening to accomplish healing.
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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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FAMILY PROMISE SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE:
Help local students in our shelter and after-care programs go back to school prepared to succeed! Here's what we need to support more than 50 families as we adjust to COVID-19 guidelines for the school year:
- Backpacks & Scissors
- Pencils & Pencil Sharpeners
- Erasers
- Colored Pencils, Markers, Crayons
- Folders & Binders
- New Shoes & Socks
- Underwear
- Travel Size Hand Sanitizer
- Refillable Water Bottles
- Gift Certificates for Haircuts
Appointments and masks are required for donation drop-offs.
Please contact Alyssa to set up your time:
August 3 - 14
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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We are limiting admission to the building and reducing volunteers so it may take longer than normal to receive food and other services but we are committed to not turn anyone away.
Our thrift store and our pantry located at 1358 West Indiana Street are both closed and will remain closed until further notice. Our food pantry located at 347 South 400 East is no open Monday-Friday between 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
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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