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Newsletter for the Week of December 16th, 2018

This Sunday: Fourth Sunday of Advent

This Sunday's Scriptures
Micah 5:2-5a | Hebrews 10:5-10 | Luke 1:39-55
 
Cradle and cross are inextricably connected on the fourth Sunday of Advent. Between a lovely tribute to the little town of Bethlehem and the blessed virgin Mary’s magnificent song of praise, the letter to the Hebrews reminds us in no uncertain terms that Christ’s advent is for “the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.” It is the kind of tension in which the church always lives as when in the holy communion—with high delight—“we proclaim the Lord's death.”
 
Music this Sunday
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, ELW 257 | Savior of the Nations, Come,  ELW 263 | Unexpected and Mysterious, ELW 258 | Each Winter As the Year Grows Older, ELW 252 |People, Look East, ELW 248 | Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming, Micheal Praetorius
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Happenings at UniLu
Join us at our Christmas Services!
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The holidays and the start of another year can sometimes be difficult 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.   
Christmas Blessings! Read the full letter here. 
 

Join us on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 7:00 PM for our first Night Church of the New Year!

(Remember, there is no Night Church in December.)

BLANKET DRIVE!

UniLu will be collecting blankets for donation as the cold months continue. 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!

 
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!
UniLu in the Community
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.
 
Prayers of the People

We pray for those known to us in need of healing including Ben, Michelle, Dustin, Gerlinde, David, Kevin, and Bob. 

We pray for the whole church, especially our Conference Partner The Welcome Church and Pastor Little.  We pray for our siblings around the world and especially in Japan, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan.


We pray for the work of the baptized and give thanks for the work of health care professions including nurses, doctors, midwives, dentists, therapsits, pharmacists, and aids.

We give thanks for the kindness of strangers.

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. 

Submit Prayer Request
This Week at UniLu

Wednesday, December 19th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting

Thursday, December 20th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
6:00 PM | Bible Study, Dinner, and Worship at Holy Communion Lutheran Church (2111 Sansom St.)

Friday, December 21st
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting

Sunday, December 23rd
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 24th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
4:00 PM  |  Christmas Eve Worship with Holy Communion
6:00 PM  | UCHC Community Meal
10:30 PM  |  Christmas Eve Worship with Holy Communion

Tuesday, December 25th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting
5:00 PM | Feast Incarnate Christmas Day Dinner
6:15 PM | Christmas Day Worship with Holy Communion

Wednesday, December 26th
12:15 PM | Salerno Beachhead Group AA Meeting

Give a Gift

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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Serving this Week

Presider & Preacher:
Pastor Fritz Fowler

Director of Music:
Dr. Brian Schkeeper

Verger:
Kevin Maurer

Communion Assistant:
Drew Kmetz

Fellowship Hour Host:
Drew Kmetz

Counter:
Drew Kmetz

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.

Become a Worship Assistant
Feast Incarnate

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 3300 meals have been served.

Links

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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