We are excited to be offering in-person, Holy Communion worship, from the Atonement parking lot! This service will also be streamed via Zoom, so the worship will be accessible for all. We are excited to worship with you. After reading the full text below, we invite you to register for one of the 40 availableRead more
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Hello All, My vision for “note catching” or “sermon doodles” is to help us connect more deeply with worship. Discussion does that too. What children are REALLY hungry for is to know you and to see what role faith plays in your life. They may not act like it! Real conversations are messy –Read more
Advocacy and Atonement: The social ministry of Atonement Congregation is a strong and consistently growing emphasis. The response to individual needs, the partnership with church and non-profit agencies, and the sharing of facilities is well-known. Charitable contributions are a generous part of our Atonement life. A $1,000 contribution to Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) was just madeRead more
Have you ever moved to a new house or a new city? What was difficult or exciting about moving to a new place? Think about where you currently live. What makes your home feel like home? The Israelites considered Jerusalem their home. But the Babylonians forced them into exile, which means they were forced toRead more
Unraveled Week 7 Artwork: “NEW ROOTS” (Encouraging the Israelites in Exile to Plant Gardens and Build Houses) By Lauren Wright Pittman Inspired by Jeremiah 29:1-7 | Graphic Image I moved to a new state. As I write, I’m living out of boxes, the trunk of my car, and a storage unit. It’s a jarring experience to move,Read more
Do you know how to play peek-a-boo? Let’s play together. Everyone, cover your eyes with your hands, and when I count to three, we’re all going to uncover our eyes and say, “peek-a-boo!” Play peek-a-boo a few times. Cover your eyes with your hands again, and I want you to imagine what it would be like if you lostRead more
RESTORED (THE CONVERSION OF SAUL) By Lisle Gwinn Garrity Inspired by Acts 9:1-20 | Charcoal & ink on paper Saul doesn’t just persecute Jesus’ followers, he breathes threats and murder. His hatred fumes out of him like fire, perhaps a fire tended by fear—fear that his Jewish tradition will become impure or distorted, fear that the walls he’sRead more
Week 5: Exodus 5:1-2; 7:8-23 PHARAOH HARDENS HIS HEART TO MOSES’ REQUESTS Place your hands on your heart. Can you feel it beating? Now, hold your hands together so that they form the shape of a heart. Show how to hold each hand in the shape of a ‘c’ then bring them together so yourRead more
Week 5 Art Description: “Anti-Creation Narrative” (Pharaoh Hardens his Heart to Moses’ Requests) By Lauren Wright Pittman, Inspired by Exodus 5:1-2; 7:8-23 | Graphic Image As I sketched this image of Pharaoh, I realized how cartoonish and irrelevant this character had become in my mind. What would Pharaoh look like today? I sat with thisRead more
Council met via Zoom on June 11. Discussion centered on how the church will operate during the continuing Covid crisis, and around preparation for a congregational meeting on the church renovations/Connecting Campaign. Motion to keep the church building closed through the end of August was approved unanimously. Exceptions may be made for small groups upRead more