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Sunday Worship (hybrid)
Mar
17
10:45 AM10:45

Sunday Worship (hybrid)

Our services will feature a homily and Eucharist with the Rev. Dr. Matta Ghaly (he/him - they/them). Growing up in Melkite and Coptic Catholic parishes in Cairo, Matta+ identifies as a faithful Catholic in exile, seeking refuge among Lutherans in order to live out a calling to the priesthood with integrity, openness, and congruence (along with the occasional annoyance). After their formation in a Benedictine Community, Matta went on to study liberation theology (Master of Arts) at the Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, CA), prepare for ordained ministry (Master of Divinity) at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN), and pursue a doctoral degree at United Seminary, exploring how the liturgy can be a container in which our parts and communities can heal, grow, and transform. Having served as an interim and settled parish pastor at the synodical and churchwide levels, on the margins, and right at the center, Matta now weaves spiritual direction, certified professional coaching, and itinerant preaching in their call to ministry, along with serving as an assistant professor of theology at Starr King School for the Ministry. Matta is delighted to connect and journey at the pace of trust and relationship, so please reach out and connect anytime through mattaghaly.com.

Sunday School is available between services from 9:45-10:30 am, except on the last Sunday of the month.

Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance. 

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Sunday Worship (in person)
Mar
17
8:30 AM08:30

Sunday Worship (in person)

Our services will feature a homily and Eucharist with the Rev. Dr. Matta Ghaly (he/him - they/them). Growing up in Melkite and Coptic Catholic parishes in Cairo, Matta+ identifies as a faithful Catholic in exile, seeking refuge among Lutherans in order to live out a calling to the priesthood with integrity, openness, and congruence (along with the occasional annoyance). After their formation in a Benedictine Community, Matta went on to study liberation theology (Master of Arts) at the Graduate Theological Union (Berkeley, CA), prepare for ordained ministry (Master of Divinity) at Luther Seminary (St. Paul, MN), and pursue a doctoral degree at United Seminary, exploring how the liturgy can be a container in which our parts and communities can heal, grow, and transform. Having served as an interim and settled parish pastor at the synodical and churchwide levels, on the margins, and right at the center, Matta now weaves spiritual direction, certified professional coaching, and itinerant preaching in their call to ministry, along with serving as an assistant professor of theology at Starr King School for the Ministry. Matta is delighted to connect and journey at the pace of trust and relationship, so please reach out and connect anytime through mattaghaly.com.

Sunday School is available between services from 9:45-10:30 am, except on the last Sunday of the month.

Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance. 

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Communal Reconciliation Service
Mar
13
7:00 PM19:00

Communal Reconciliation Service

This service is a time for our whole community to reflect on our burdens, our missteps, and often, our unknown participation in systems and institutions of oppression, and powers that bind up and hold back others. Together we embrace God’s mercy and renew our efforts to grow in hope, justice, and integrity.
                                           
The whole community is invited to a simple soup supper preceding the service at 6 pm.

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Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)
Feb
25
10:45 AM10:45

Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)

On the Last Sunday of February, we’re unveiling a Royalty Reparations Pilot Program. This program aims to recognize and honor the musical contributions of Black people to our worship repertoire. While we understand that our contributions can never fully repay the debt owed, we hope our collective efforts can make a meaningful difference. Plan to attend to learn more about this important project! We will be honored with a special guest homilist, Leah Brown Harrison of the Brown Sisters, who have been performing together since 1985.
 
This service will be preceded by a pancake breakfast from 9:45-10:30.

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Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)
Feb
25
8:30 AM08:30

Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)

On the Last Sunday of February, we’re unveiling a Royalty Reparations Pilot Program. This program aims to recognize and honor the musical contributions of Black people to our worship repertoire. While we understand that our contributions can never fully repay the debt owed, we hope our collective efforts can make a meaningful difference. Plan to attend to learn more about this important project! We will be honored with a special guest homilist, Leah Brown Harrison of the Brown Sisters, who have been performing together since 1985.

This service will be followed by a pancake breakfast from 9:45-10:30.

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