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Volume 27, #1 A Monthly Publication of University Lutheran Church January 2016
The SpiritPeace on earth, good will among all people.
Let mutual love continue. Do not neglect toshow hospitality to strangers for by doing that
some have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:1
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The SpiritA monthly publication ofUniversity Lutheran Church1604 NE 50th StreetSeattle, WA 98105-4223Phone: 206-525-7074Fax: 206-525-0474
Editor: Mari Mitchell-Putnam
Church Staff:Ron Moe-Lobeda, Pastor [email protected] Rennebohm, Minister of CY&YA [email protected] Mitchell-Putnam, Church Admin. [email protected] Higham, Minister of Music [email protected] Bryant, Organist organist @universitylutheranseattle.orgJorge Ferrer, Custodian [email protected] Alfieri, Nursery Coordinator [email protected]
The Spirit moves through all we do!
PageJanuary Worship 3January Special Offering 3Adult Foum 3Sunday School in the New Year 4Upcoming Youth Events 4Small Group for Parents 4New Member Class 4Beatlemania 4University Temple & ULC 4January Birthdays 5Ministry of Hospitality 5Community Lunch 5Christmas Caroling 5Amahl & the Night Visitors 5ULC Council Report 6Annual Budget Meeting 6The ULC Long-Range Plan 6Blood Drive 6Around the Building 7Interfaith Advocacy Day 7Change a Child’s Life 7
WALK WITH THE MAGIWith Christmas just ahead of us, Epiphany and the ‘Walk with the Magi’
are right around the corner! The walk will start after worship on January 3, with folks gathering in the Sanctuary for storytelling to set the scene followed by a procession around the church block. Each corner of the block will provide a glimpse of the characters that comprise the Magi story - shepherds, soldiers, and angels. People will rturn to the Fellwoship Hall where they will discover the baby Jesus. Afterwards, people will enjoy a lunch of Mac and Cheese in the Fellowship Hall. Church members are encouraged to bring to a salad or desert (or leftover holiday goodies) to share as well. Anyone who is un-able to join in the walk may still come down to the Fellowship Hall for the lunch & fellow-ship. Please sign up on the Worship Registra-tion form, and contact Sam Rennebohm with any questions. §
A New Year! Wow! 2016! When I was a kid
that seemed so far away and yet the time has flown by.
This past year has been filled with many milestones. Some have been sad - the loss of Dean’s mom and dear cousin. Some have been happy - Alex getting his drivers license and singing in three choir groups.
Through it all this congregation has been a source of support and strength for me and for my family. Thank you for that.
I pray that this new year brings more joy than sorrow and that we all help to multiply our joys and divide our sorrows.
Blessings to you all in this New Year. God is with us always.
Alleulia! §
Mari Mitchell-PutnamEditor
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JANUARY WORSHIPJanaury 3 - 2nd Sunday of Christmas - Carol Liturgy Jeremiah 31:7-14; Psalm 147:12-20; Ephesians 1:3-14; Matthew 2:1-12January 10 - Baptism of Our Lord - River Liturgy Isaiah 43:1-7; Psalm 29; Acts 8:14-17; Luke 3:15-17, 21-22January 17 - 2nd Sunday of Ephiphany - One World Rising Liturgy Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 36:5-10; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11January 24 - 3rd Sunday of Epiphany - One World Rising Liturgy Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19; 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a; Luke 4:14-21January 31 - 4th Sunday of Epiphany - One World Rising Liturgy Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; 1 Corinthians 13:1-13; Luke 4:21-30 §
JANUARY SPECIAL OFFERINGUnited Churches Emergency Fund (UCEF) is our Special Offering this month. In 1986 churches in the Uni-
versity District realized people in need were going from church to church seeking help. Knowing that it would be easier to go to one place UCEF was created and supported by these churches, including ULC. UCEF provides information, referral and financial assistance to people in need residing in NE Seattle and to the homeless, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, familial status, or disability. Their primary focus is to provide eviction protection to keep families and individuals from becoming homeless or to provide assistance to homeless families and individuals moving into housing. If you would like to contribute to this vital organiza-tion, please make your check out the ULC and earmark it UCEF. You may use the Special Offering envelopes in the pews or mail your check into the church office. Thank you for your support. §
ADULT FORUM On Sunday, January 10, we will have the opportunity to hear from Tania Rahman about her life in Bangladesh.
Tania currently is an exchange student in the United States and living with the Reuters.On Sunday, January 17, Mary Denny will walk us through the ELCA Statement on Mental Health as we em-
bark upon a 3-week series to focus on this challenging issue in our society.On Sunday, January 24, Kae Eaton, Executive Director of Mental Health Chaplaincy, will speak about the
challenge of being homeless and mentally ill and the availability (or lack thereof) of mental health services, both public and private.
On Sunday, January 31, we will have another speaker who will address this issue from the public perspective in terms of available funds and services. §
SUNDAY SCHOOL IN THE NEW YEARAfter breaking for the holiday season, we will be resuming Sunday School after worship on January 10. In
preparation for the next few months, teachers and members of the Education Committee will be gathering at the church the morning of January 9 to plan lessons, organize supplies, and prepare the classrooms. As a note, there will be no classes on the following dates due to holidays and school breaks:
February 14 (Mid-winter break) April 10 (Spring Break)March 27 (Easter egg hunt following worship) May 29 (Memorial Day weekend) §
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BEATLEMANIAThe 8th annual Beatles Sing-along Benefit for Elizabeth Gregory Home will commence on
Saturday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. at Egan Hall (St. John’s School), 123 N. 79th St., Seattle. This event gets better and better every year with new tunes and musicians added to the lineup (along with the usual suspects, the Plasticine Porters). Advance tickets are $15 adult, $5 child, and $10 senior. Go to beatlessingalong.blogspot.com and click on the yellow “Buy Tickets Link”. Start warming up those vocal chords now and bring your friends and neighbors to this great event! §
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTSWe are hoping to put together two events for our youth in the next couple of months. On the
afternoon of January 31, ULC youth are invited to go Ice Skating at the Seattle Center. We are exploring this possible event with the youth at Faith Lutheran.
On Shrove Tuesday (February 9), the Youth and Young Adults Committee will partner with our youth to hold a Pancake Fundraiser. ULC members are encouraged to stop by for pancakes and ham, and to support upcoming youth service trips. 6:00-7:30 p.m. in the Lounge. §
SMALL GROUP FOR PARENTSOur congregation is alive with young children and families! This year, we are excited to offer a new small group
for parents to connect with one another and share their experiences raising children in the Christian tradition. The conversations will be held quarterly at first, with the option of moving to more frequent meetings depending on interest. Our first conversation will be held the evening of Tuesday, January 26, from 6:00-7:30 P.M. in the chapel. Gia Alfieri will be on hand to offer childcare for all ages. The group is open to all parents and guardians of any age. §
NEW MEMBER CLASS Anyone interested in becoming a member or associate member of ULC is invited
to a 5-week class, beginning on Sunday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m. Even if you are not sure about joining the church, but would like to explore some of the major tenets of Lutheranism, you are welcome to attend this class. Also, if you already are a member of ULC and would like to engage in this discussion, you are more than welcome to attend this class. Please sign up on the Worship Registration form or contact Pastor Ron if you are interested in the class. §
UNIVERSITY TEMPLE & ULC The conversation between a task force of ULC members and a task force of U Temple members continues to
explore ways about how these two congregations could be in ministry with one another. As another step in this exploration, the councils of both of these congregations will meet on Tuesday, January 19 to get acquainted with each other and discuss this concept of joint ministry of these two congregations that has been floating about for the past 4 years. §
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JANUARYBIRTHDAYS
1/2 Theresa Magelssen 1/6 Larry Gockel 1/8 Henry Wu 1/9 Liz Herlevi1/15 Justin Frank1/21 Ruth Imbrock Paul Quam1/22 Twig Mills1/25 Brad Anderson1/26 Jessica Hing1/27 Alice Peterson1/28 Claude Elerding Nancy Steffa1/30 Maggie Pehrson §
MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY
Thank you to the people listed below who have been part of this ministry on Sunday mornings for the month of December:
ULC Young AdultsMerle & Joan OverlandSue & Frank GregoryKris RognessLiz HerleviRick & Sharon Reuter §
CHRISTMAS CAROLING Fifteen members of ULC enjoyed a Sunday afternoon of caroling for
some of the homebound and elderly members of the congregation. After a simple lunch, two small groups headed out in opposite directions, each group singing at the homes of 3 members who lived in Kirkland, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Ravenna, Haller Lake, and Carkeek Park. The carolers were welcomed into each home and shared in the delight not only of sing-ing for these members, but also having the members sing along with them. This exchange not only warmed the hearts and homes of these members, but also gave the carolers a smile on their face and the joy of bringing such joy to these sisters and brothers in Christ. If you missed out this year, plan on joining this fun event next year. §
COMMUNITY LUNCHThank you to all the people who served and contributed to our November
service at the Community Lunch at Central Lutheran. We served approxi-mately 175 each Friday. A special thanks to Janice and Larry Gockel who were the cooks! They came up with creative and delicious meals from the goods that were donated. The delicious lamb dinner served on November 20 was pronounced the best meal ever from a feeding program by the cli-entele and volunteers. Over 18 people from ULC helped prepare, serve and clean up. Most did it more than once. Community Lunch needs help during the “slow” months of January and February. If you have the time and want to help, please let me know. It is a great way make a difference.
Jan Orlando
AMAHL & THE NIGHT VISITORSThis opera was commissioned especially for television and on December 24, 1951, it was
premiered by the NBC Television Opera Theatre in New York City. Composed by Gian-Carlo Menotti, this opera has become a holiday classic and has been performed in churches all over the world. This year it will be performed at Plymouth Congregational Church on Friday, Janu-ary 8 at 7:00 p.m. and on Sunday, January 10 at 2:00 p.m. The role of the widow mother will be performed by Mari Mitchell-Putnam, a member of Plymouth, and the Church Administrator of ULC. Mark your calendar and come hear this delightful story of the encounter of the Magi with a widow and her son and the miracle that happens. §
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ULC COUNCIL REPORT The ULC Council met on Tuesday, December 1, one week earlier than usual in order to prepare the budget for the
Annual Budget Meeting on Sunday, December 6. The Council heard an update on the organ project that included the report about the organ probably not being completed until well into 2016. The proposed Long-range Plan was endorsed by the Council to be forwarded to the congregation for approval. The proposed budget was presented, discussed at length, and recommended to the congregation for approval. The agenda for the annual meeting was established. Information about the forthcoming Leadership Retreat in February was presented and discussed. §
BLOOD DRIVEOn January 7, there will be a blood drive at ULC. This drive is organized by UW student Javaria Yousuf, and
is a scholarship drive sponsored by Bloodworks Northwest (formerly NW Blood Bank). It will be in the fellow-ship hall from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact Javaria at 206-466-7685 or [email protected] to sign up for a specific time. Photo I.D. is required and walk-ins are welcome. §
THE ULC LONG-RANGE PLAN
The Long-range Plan for 2016 – 2018 was adopted at the annual budget meeting. The plan has 3 major goals and several major objectives for each goal. It reads as follows:
Improve Our Visibility as a Progressive Congregation• Determine what it means for ULC to be a progressive congregation in this community• Create a communications and marketing plan, complete with budget• Renew relationships with our ecumenical neighbors, including Lutheran Campus Ministry at UW and University Temple UMC
Establish a Sustainable Plan to Support Our Mission• Create a sustainable financial plan, e.g. a program for planned giving• Develop a long-term plan for upgrading our facility, e.g. kitches, bathrooms, sound system, library, entrances• Engage more with EGH and Sanctuary Art Center
Nurture and Grow Our Membership• Invite more people to attend worship and other congregational activities• Develop leadership among newer and younger members• Renew our connection with homebound members• Enhance opportunities for membership engagement that maximize participation, e.g. personal invitation, scheduling, communication §
ANNUAL BUDGET MEETING Members of ULC gathered on Sunday, December 6 to receive the recommended budget for 2016 and approve
it. After some discussion, the congregation approved the 2016 budget with the projected revenue at $425,546 and expenses at $483,677. Setting aside the anticipated depreciation for the year, and approving to take $15,000 out of reserves, the congregation approved the budget proposal with a deficit of $21,257. The proposed Long-range Plan for 2016 – 2018 was approved. The congregation received updates on the organ project and the EGH construction of the Wellness Center. A report about the upcoming anniversary celebration was given along with the announce-ment about plans to choose a major mission project as a part of the celebration. §
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AROUND THE BUILDINGJanuary 2016! Wow, how time flies! May this new year be filled with love,
laughter, justice and peace for all of God’s children.
December Flood On December 10 we had a couple hours of hard pouring rain. The result of that was a minor flood in our fellowship hall. The window well outside of the fellowship hall filled with about 18 inches of water. Some was directly from the rain and some from water coming through the drain pipe from the sanctu-ary roof. With the help of Sandra and Angel from EGH, we bailed out about 2/3 of the water from the window well and stopped it from seeping through the windows into the fellowship hall. Water was also going under the outside doors so with the help of Larry Gockel we got the drain cleaned out at the base of the stairs to keep that from happening. We moved the shelter women into the lounge for the night because water was covering about 1/3 of the fellowship hall floor and the bathrooms. Jorge Ferrer, our custodian, cleaned up the water that night and the women were able to go back to the fellowship hall on Friday night.
Sam Rennebohm had the adventure of climbing a ladder to check these drains the following week. Sure enough they were completely clogged with leaves and debris from the sanctuary roof. He cleaned them out so we shouldn’t have a problem again soon.
Chimney RemovalWorkers from Pioneer Masonry started work on removing the old chimney on December 14. They set up a
large dumpster in the alley outside the chapel to dispose of the bricks and mortar. Work was done quickly and efficiently. In four days the project was completed and the threat of bricks falling on our roof was eliminated. §
Your Sister in Christ,Mari Mitchell-Putnam
Church Administrator
CHANGE A CHILD’S LIFE You can change a child’s life by being a source of safety, stability and love for a child who is anxious and alone.
Even if you are wary of foster care, you can make sure every child has a loving family. For example, with the sup-port of Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW), Tara and her husband have become educated about the foster care process. They are vocal about how LCSNW set them up for success, and have become advocates on the need for engaged, informed foster parents. “We tell friends and others ‘LCSNW cares about us. They help us. They have time for us’,” says Tara.
To start exploring this enriching path to growing your family, contact LCSNW Permanency Planning Foster-Adopt at (206) 694-7513 or email [email protected]. §
INTERFAITH ADVOCACY DAY Faith Action Network (FAN) has set Thursday, February 4 as the day when members and supporters of FAN
will gather in Olympia for Interfaith Advocacy Day. FAN has established five legislative priorities about which participants will be able to speak when they meet with the legislators from their districts. If you would like to attend this day of advocacy and join the several hundred participants from many different denominations and re-ligions, you can register for the event at www.fanwa.org. The cost is $15.00. Also, please sign up on the Worship Registration form or in the church office so that we can determine carpooling for this event. §
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UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCHMISSION STATEMENT
• To live among God’s faithful people;
• To hear God’s Word through the Spirit and share in the Lord’s Supper;
• To proclaim the good news of God in Christ through word and deed;
• To serve all people, following the example of our Lord Jesus;
• To strive for justice and peace in all the earth
