Mary of Magdala Sunday Service December 27th, at 5:00 p.m.

Yes, to the Word spoken in me and believed without proof.
Yes, to the journeys asked of me, trusting all will be well.
Yes, to the shepherding of gifts I have received
-- kerrieanderson

We are celebrating the Feast of the Presentation Sunday, at 5:00 p.m. via Zoom. The presider is Pastor Jane Reina assisted by Dcn. Pastor Rosean Amaral.

The Lectors are Jim Berry and Matt Chavez with Bill Smith leading us in prayerful song.
Readings for this week are from Colossians 3:12-17 and Psalm 96: 1-10. The Gospel reading is Luke 2: 22-32, 36-38.

Here is the Sunday liturgy document for you to view/print and follow along in the celebration.

Zoom Link via browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85666509115
Zoom Meeting ID for Zoom App:
  • 856 6650 9115
Call-in Audio Only:
  • +1 669 900 6833
Meeting ID:
  • 856 6650 9115 #
Christmas Message from Bishop Francis
Greetings Sisters and Brothers and Friends,

I made this 9 minute Christmas message and posted it on the ECC's Facebook page. I thought you might like to see/hear it. I'm thinking about our whole Communion with gratitude. Merry Christmas.
+Francis
 
Click here and once this takes you to our Facebook page, you may need to scroll down a bit. Note: Currently only available if you have a Facebook account. Requesting a shareable link
Ministry at Mary of Magdala
End of Year News from ISAAC - a supported organization of the Social Justice Ministry at Mary of Magdala
The Interfaith Solidarity and Accompaniment Coalition (ISAAC) formed in the winter of 2016 - 2017 with the mission to work in solidarity for human dignity and immigrant justice.

Below are some ways to support this wonderful organization.
 
  1. Contact our Governor’s Office and let him and his staff know that we admire how he has navigated this crisis, and that we need him to extend Executive Order D2020 285 well into January, to give us time to understand the Biden Administration’s position on housing, and to work collectively to keep our community afloat. (By phone: 303-886-2471)
  2. Donate to our Emergency Immigration Fund COVID19 relief efforts. This month marks ISAAC’s having given over 1000 mini grants to over 750 households throughout Larimer County. The only way around this crisis is through it. Together we can do this. If you are looking to make an end of the year donation, we can really use it and humbly put it to work immediately with very minimal overhead. Virtually one hundred percent of your donation goes to households in crisis this holiday.
  3. ISAAC is excited to announce the opening of our new website, and there are specific directions as to how one can contribute by credit card directly or by check to our postal address. All contributions are tax deductible and will be supported with a year-end tax receipt: isaacnoco.org.
  4. Continue to hold the ISAAC community, front-line organizations and leaders tenderly in your hearts and prayers. Remember to hold them in the light each day. Our prayers guide us to what is most important in our lives.
301 Faith Partners Invites You to Learn More About Advocacy
The advocacy office of the ELCA Synod helps guide and inform churches on issues that are current at the state and national levels. Our 301 Faith Partners are invited to join in this meeting with Peter Severson, director of Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-Colorado.

Last year Mr Severson met with the Social & Eco Justice team, but this year with the miracle of zoom, all can join in on Tuesday, January 5 at 6 pm.
 
Questions that will be addressed:
·    Why does our church think it is important to have a advocacy office?
·    How are the issues picked to focus on in the Colorado legislature?
·    What did we help pass last year? 
·    What can we do as a church ? 
·    What partnership can we provide to help with hunger issues?
 
January 5 at 6:00 pm
Zoom meeting link: click HERE.
Meeting ID: 350 899 592 | Passcode: 028929
Educating Mind and Spirit

ECC Anti-Racism Film Series
Our nation is in desperate need of racial healing and transformation. The healing process cannot begin until the truth of our country’s past and present sins are confronted.

Learn more about the ECC's Truth and Reconciliation Committee here.

To register for any of these films, please complete this form




Creating a Contemporary Book of Hours

The Book of Hours emerged, particularly in the Middle Ages, in times of spiritual and social upheaval. Participants in this workshop will create their own Book of Hours through art-making, readings, writing exercises, and sacred music.

Fundraising Workshop


This is a 4-part event occurring on Sundays:

January 10, 17, 24 & 31 4-6 pm
$60 for all four sessions

For more information and to register, click here
Prayer Requests and Service Links
Healing prayers for Carol and Mike Persons - members. For Aidan - grandson of Mother Kae. For Diane Arnette - friend of Kerrie Anderson - currently very ill. Prayers for Lisa McCann - member, for personal challenges this year.

For Jim Berry - member, for his new journey to chaplain. For Lauren Roob entering into new cancer treatment- friend of Rosanna Bateman.
 
Healing prayers for Dianna Padilla, sister of Lisa Jones, who underwent surgery for cancer. For Liz and Ken Zornes and family, friends of Sandra and Dick Life, whose daughter is struggling with addiction.
For Michael Keefe, son of member Yvonne Keefe. For Dona Bosse - community member and Rosemary - Fr Michael's mother. For Dani - Niece of the Cloyds and Mary Crosby – parishioner.
For Ruth Parker, sister of Dori Carroll. And Leo Six – father of Michael Six, Mike Gudim, Suzanne King, Robert Browel
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For the peaceful repose of souls for those who've passed and comfort for the families.
 
For Joan Kneeland - sister-in-law of Bill Kneeland. For Aunt Ilo and Aunt Ginny - Aunts of Jean Christian.

For Rita Ortiz, friend of Deacon Rosean, and for Margie Weitz - member. For Chris Bachman, friend of Lisa Jones.
For Bob, husband of Joyce Dehaven -
friend of Cathy Engel

For David Heyman - member,
Teri Kent - member,
Bill McClellan - Father of Jennifer Pfeister,
Father of Julie Shoenbauer, member, and
Edwin White - brother in law of Pastor Jane
Sunday Service Recordings and More

View our Christmas Eve Service - Dec. 24th. Here is a printed version to assist with prayer and a recording of just the homily by Pastor Rosean Amaral and Pastor Jane Reina

Also, enjoy the beautiful Community Slideshow created by Tom Moos from the pictures sent in by friends and members of Mary of Magdala, ECC.
For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during our hiatus from celebrating together, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com

Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal  
What are our partners in ministry here up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin