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Reflection from our
Co-Pastors, Thursday December 23, 2021
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Today is 12.23.2021, somewhere between winter Solstice and Christmas, between the shortest day with the most darkness and the Brightest Light. The Solstice can bring Hope as the darkest days are over and the Light brightens our days more and more.
We offer this blessing with the understanding that the next Reflection written will be after Christmas. So Merry Christmas, may it be holy and joy-filled.
A Season of Wonder
A Light in Darkness
Miracle in our Midst.
A Love in the Heart
Joy in our Soul.
This, the Season of Wonder,
Many Faiths, One Light
Many Hearts, One Love
Many Moments, One Eternal Gift.
If you are traveling, God speed. If you are with family, much joy. If you are alone, please call us for a Christmas week visit. We would love to visit!
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Bring Bells to the Christmas Day Service |
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Join Mary of Magdala, Ecumenical Catholic for our Christmas Day service, Dec 25 1o:00 am.
Whether attending in-person or on zoom please bring bells to the service. The service will have 3 places during the liturgy when we’d like the congregation to ring their bells: during refrains for the Gloria and Gospel Acclamation, and during the 3rd verse of the closing song.
Virtual attendees may join live via this link. Service script can be found here.
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This Week's Advent Schedule
301 Faith Partners
In church and live on Zoom where noted
Live Christmas Nativity – Today, Dec 23 – from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Featuring Larimer Co. Chorale singing Christmas Favorites
Weekly Contemplative Time – In the Sanctuary only, Friday’s at 2:30-4:00 pm
No Zoom link, join us in the Sanctuary.
Christmas Services - In Church and on Zoom
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Dec 24 - 3:00 & 5:00 pm Christmas Eve- Trinity Lutheran
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Join live via this link
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Dec 24 - 7:30 pm Christmas Eve - St. Paul’s Episcopal
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Join live via this Zoom link. The passcode is 419433
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Dec 25 1o:00 am Christmas Day – Mary of Magdala, Ecumenical Catholic
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Join live via this link - Bring bells to service.
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Dec 25 5:00 pm Christmas Day – Trinity Lutheran
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Join live via this link
There will be no Mary of Magdala, Ecumenical Catholic Liturgy on December 26.
For complete Calendar for Advent and Christmas visit our website here
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Madonna Hospital urgently needs your help to replace a generator.
The chronically inconsistent electrical power supplied by the city of Umuahia has been even more inconsistent in the past few months. The hospital has relied on the old generator more and more. The generator stopped working and despite efforts to repair it, it is not functioning and needs to be replaced.
A new 250kva generator is too expensive at a cost of 16 million Naira or $40,000. A used 250kva generator is more affordable at 8 million Naira or $20,000 and it can be purchased in Nigeria.
Please consider making as generous of a donation as you are able by:
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visiting www.wadso.org click on “Donate Now” and specifying Madonna Hospital.
- Mail a check made out to WADSO with “Madonna Hospital” in the memo line, to Kent Spangler, 501 Charrington Ct., Ft. Collins, CO 80525.
*donations are tax deductible
You can meet some of the staff of Madonna Hospital and see the hospital by viewing this short video created by Chris Cloyd.
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Volunteer and Giving Opportunities |
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Request for Volunteers
Mary of Magdala is in need of more Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors.
If you can be part of these valuable ministries please contact:
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Sunday, Dec 19, 2021 - Recording, Fourth Sunday in Advent
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Past Recordings, Bulletins, and Announcements
For all bulletins, reflections, Sunday recordings during, visit our webpage. Please contact us with questions, concerns and ideas for better connection with and for the community - marymagdalafc@gmail.com. And feel free to call the office at 970 493-9536.
Newsletters of Trinity Lutheran Church and the St. Paul's Episcopal
What are our partners in ministry up to? Go here for the Trinity Lutheran Church monthly newsletter, "Tidings". And here is St Paul's weekly bulletin
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Who Are the 301 Faith Partners? |
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The 301 Faith Partners have a Vision,
Mission and Values statement that guides our relationships, interactions, and shared projects and ministries.
Our Vision – ‘Our guiding Light’
Weaving a tapestry of love, hope and justice for the world.
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Read the Vision, Mission, Core Values and Covenant here.
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