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Newsletter for the Week of December 9th, 2018
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This Sunday: Third Sunday of Advent
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This Sunday's Scriptures
Zephaniah 3:14-20 | Isaiah 12:2-6 | Philippians 4:4-7| Luke 3:7-18
The presence of the Lord “in your midst” in the wonder of the holy supper is cause for singing. The nearness of the Lord in prayer, in every circumstance, is cause for rejoicing. The coming of one “more powerful” than John, even with his winnowing fork in his hand, is good news—and cause for exultation—for us who are being saved. Great joy is the tone for the third Sunday of Advent.
Our Advent Liturgy comes from “Everlasting Light”, a setting of Holy Communion for Advent and Christmas based on the carols of the season by Pastor David Eck of Abiding Savior Lutheran Church of Fairview, North Carolina.
Our Eucharistic Prayer comes from Liturgical Scholar Gail Ramshaw. It is based on the O Antiphons sung in medieval monasteries December 17-23 at evening prayer before an dafter the Magnificat, the antiphons used Old Testament images as descriptors of Christ. The first letters of the seven Latin words—Sapientia (Wisdom), Adonai (Lord), Radix Jess (Root of Jesse), Clavis David (Key of David), Oriens (Sunrise), Rex Gentium (King of Nations), Emmanuel (God with us)—when read backwards, spell “Eros cras,” “I will be tomorrow,” that is, Christ will be here December 24. The final quatrain (“Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest”) can also serve as meal prayer in the home.
Music this Sunday
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, ELW 257 (Verses 1-3) | Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers, ELW 244 | O Lord, How Shall I Meet You, ELW 241 | All Earth Is Hopeful, ELW 266 |Comfort, Comfort, Now My People ELW 256
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Farewell and Godspeed!
Farewell and Godspeed to those in our community taking significant leave as the semester draws to a close. A special thank you to Vicar Garth Olson who finishes his one year of field education with us this Sunday!
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Advent at UniLu!
UniLu will be partnering with Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion (2110 Sansom St.) this year for a time of dinner, Bible study, and worship during the Thursdays in Advent from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.
Evening Schedule: 6:00 PM Dinner | 6:30PM Study | 7:15 PM Evening Worship
Locations:
Thursday, 12/20: Holy Communion
All are invited to join us for a part or the whole evening--whatever your schedule allows.
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As we continue through the season of Advent, look forward to Christmas, the end of the semester/quarter and 2018, stress levels can sometimes increase and you may find yourself struggling to get through the upcoming days. Know that you do not need to walk the journey alone. Pastor Fritz is available to meet over tea and coffee, at the church, or another place you are most comfortable to listen and provide support. Pastor Fritz can be reached at the church office at 215.387.2885, or 24/7 on his cell phone at 315.720.5498 or by email at pastor@uniluphila.org.
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Christmas Blessings! Read the full letter here.
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Christmas Services! Join Us!
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Remember * Hope * Heal
Homeless Memorial Day Vigil (click for Facebook event)
Thursday, December 20
5:00-6:00pm
Thomas Paine Plaza, Philadelphia
(in front of the Municiple Services Building across from City Hall)
1401 John F Kennedy Blvd
As we approach the first official day of winter, hundreds of Philadelphians will gather to remember those homeless and formerly homeless Philadelphians who died in 2018 and to call for an end to homelessness.
We have made much progress in Philadelphia in combatting homelessness, but the crisis persists. The opioid epidemic is claiming hundreds of lives. We face the prospects of massive cuts in housing and healthcare. Many youth in our community are at risk of homelessness. We must continue to speak out about the struggles of people who experience homelessness, poverty, and addiction. We must all work together – including elected officials – to expand effective solutions and build a truly just society for all persons.
Please join us as we honor the lives of our friends and neighbors, and as we call on all Philadelphians and all Americans to recommit ourselves to ending homelessness.
Like Homeless Memorial Day on Facebook
Follow Us on Twitter: @HMDPhilly
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BLANKET DRIVE!
UniLu will be collecting blankets for donation as the cold months approach. To contribute a blanket, drop-off during office hours (M-F 8:30-11:30 AM) or bring one to worship next Sunday.
We have collected a total of five blankets so far!
May those who receive these blankets be wrapped in the warmth of God’s embrace!
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UniLu is collecting canned goods on behalf of the Grace Lutheran Food Pantry throughout the month of November & December.
Donations can be dropped off at the church during office hours (M-F 8:30-11:30AM) or following Sunday worship. We have collected more than 60 items so far and look forward to our growing collection. Thank you for your contributions!
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BLOOD DRIVE!
UNIVERSITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
(3637 Chestnut St., Philadelphia)
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
2pm – 7pm
Fellowship Hall
Sign up!
Go to www.redcrossblood.org and search by
sponsor code: ULCPhilly
Call 1-800-RedCross
Download the Donor App!
Eligibility Questions?...call 866-236-3276
Our most recent drive provided lifesaving blood to patients in need at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Clara Maass Medical Center, CHOP, Abington Hospital-Jefferson Health, and Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center.
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We give thanks to God for the baptism this past Sunday of Hannah.
We pray for those known to us including Magdalena and her son Zechariah, Gerard, Marjorie, Jim, Ben, Michelle, Dustin, Gerlinde, David, Kevin, and Bob.
We pray for the whole church, especially our Conference Partner this week Tabernacle Lutheran Church, their Pastor Carlton Rodgers and our siblings around the world in China, Hong Kong, and Macau .
We pray for the Migrant Caravan to the United States.
Names and concerns can be submitted by email to pastor@uniluphila.org or administrator@uniluphila.org. Additionally, prayers can be submitted electronically via the button below. Names will remain on the list for one month and can be renewed by an email to one of the above.
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Thursday, December 13th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
6:00 PM | Bible Study, Dinner, and Worship at Holy Communion
Friday, December 14th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
Sunday, December 16th
9:15 AM | Choir Rehearsal
9:30 AM | Coffee and Conversation
10:30 AM |Worship with Holy Communion
11:30 AM | Fellowship after Worship
Monday, December 17th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
6:00 PM | UCHC Community Meal
Tuesday, December 18th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
5:00 PM | Feast Incarnate
6:15 PM | Longest Night Service
Wednesday, December 19th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
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Members, alumni, and friends of the UniLu community are generous givers of their time, talents, service, and treasures. Gifts enable us to glorify God through music, art, learning, discussion, and service in the community. We welcome all gifts that support the ministry and mission of our community—on campus, in the city, and beyond.
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Presider:
Pastor Fritz Fowler
Preacher:
Vicar Garth Olsen
Director of Music:
Dr. Brian Schkeeper
Verger:
Benjamin Eckert
Deacon:
Dana Rademacher Hansen
Prayer Leader:
Geneva Daniels
Consider signing up to serve by clicking the button below! The sign-up website has a brief description of each worship assistant's responsibilities. Once you sign up for a position on a specific day, the website will send you an email reminder the day prior.
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Feast Incarnate is a weekly hospitality ministry of University Lutheran Church for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Each week a hot meal is prepared and served by a local congregation or community service organization.
We served 86 meals last week. Since the beginning of 2018, over 3400 meals have been served.
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University Lutheran Church
uniluphila.org
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
elca.org
Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod
ministrylink.org
LuMin Network
lumin-network.com
Reconciling Works
reconcilingworks.org
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