Wednesday 7pm - A Mindful Reflection on Thanksgiving: A Native American Perspective
Sunday no kids Sunday School
10am - get settled online
10:30am - Kitchen Table Worship,
first Sunday in Advent
online here: https://zoom.us/j/338100220
or call in: 301 715 8592
(Meeting ID : 338 100 220)
password 214341
see links for online events at www.hopecp.org
Dear People of Hope,
We are invited to participate in "A Mindful Reflection of Thanksgiving from a Native American Perspective" led by Pr. Karis Graham of Hope Lutheran Church in Clinton, Maryland. This reflection will premiere at 7pm tonight, Thanksgiving Eve.
Our time together will feature Pr. Karis, who belongs to the Saponi and Monacan tribes, and some of her Native American relations sharing in a discussion, traditional story-telling and singing.
We can enjoy this wonderful Wednesday evening reflection using the following links:
1. Facebook link:
https://www.facebook.com/hopeclinton/posts/10158665580037906
2. YouTube Link:
https://youtu.be/ITHBGisXTDY
3. Website Link:
https://hopeclinton.org/live/
We are also invited to join Pr. Karis for a brief blessing at 12pm on Thanksgiving Day. What a wonderful way to come together to give thanks to God for all of God's gifts! The Thursday noon blessing will be via zoom, here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88331055311.
Then join us this Sunday when we begin Advent, the 4 weeks of anticipation before Christmas. Bring 4 candles to light your own Advent Wreath; bring food or drink to celebrate Kitchen Table worship, where we know Jesus meets us at the table. See below for ways to connect throughout Advent, from conversations to pony rides.
In Gratitude,
Pastor Julie
------- Watch our Sunday worship services here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb3sPisSvuvo7IhDIFQklbg
------- Watch special music here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUk1vn17qxQPVJzvn4CYm7Q ------- For additional calendar notes or Zoom links, visit our website: www.hopecp.org
Advent Pilgrimage, on your own or shared with others at Hope online anytime; Hope Conversations Wednesdays 8-9pm https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87280041861?pwd=K2JNN0d5cnlRSlZDQnozM3VscGJVUT09
During the Advent season we often talk a lot about the Holy Land of the past without talking much about the Holy Land of the present. What is going on in Bethlehem today? How are we called to accompany our Palestinian siblings in love, joy, hope, peace, and justice? What does this mean for our own advent journey?
This year, Hope joins ELCA Young Adults and ELCA Peace Not Walls for an Advent Pilgrimage in Palestine.
Over the course of the 4 weeks of Advent young adults from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land will lead us on this pilgrimage through story, education, and theological reflection.
Every Wednesday people from Hope and Humble Walk will gather by zoom to watch short videos and talk about the pilgrimage together. Contact Pastor Julie or Pastoral Intern Madeline for more information. Or simply join us any or every Wednesday by zoom (link above)
Want a sneak preview? Register yourself for the ELCA materials or sign up to attend an opening education session here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4PooENwHyCt2KxuxAHrCIetKqQtPZTCpg3sKRNdNpO9OZ0g/viewform
Register today to participate and receive information updates about this hands-on event harkening back to familiar nativity scenes. There will be an area for pony rides and an area for petting smaller farm animals. People can register for themselves or for an entire family, social pod, etc. at go.umd.edu/hopezoo
Depending on how many people register, you might get a future email requesting that you designate a particular timeslot to promote social distancing. For now, we just need your basic details. Notes that mask use is mandatory for adults and children 5 years and older, in accordance with Prince George's Country COVID-19 precautions, and hand sanitizing stations will be available.
movies@hope presents While You Were Sleeping Friday December 4, 7:30pm
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86455123132
Join us as movies@hope presents While You Were Sleeping. This Christmas season romantic comedy tells the story of a lonely transit worker whose dreams of true love seem far away, until fate intervenes in the strangest of ways. The young Sandra Bullock stars in this delightful "sleeper" hit from 1995.
Even though we can't gather in person, we think it's more important than ever to watch great films with the opportunity to discuss afterwards what we've seen. So please put on some popcorn and join us! Hope to "see" you then, and invite a friend or neighbor, including those who wouldn't usually be able to come out to our regular showings at the church!
Calendar and Links
Wednesday November 25, 7pm, A Mindful Reflection of Thanksgiving from a Native American Perspective
https://hopeclinton.org/live/
Thursday November 26, noon Brief Thanksgiving Day Blessing
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88331055311
Sunday November 29, 10:30m Kitchen Table Worship and First Sunday in Advent https://us02web.zoom.us/j/338100220?pwd=dkdBZFhsZmJuWXNEWXNBajk5d1Nudz09
Monday November 30, Advent Pilgrimage in the Holy Land Begins, register here
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc4PooENwHyCt2KxuxAHrCIetKqQtPZTCpg3sKRNdNpO9OZ0g/viewform
Wednesday December 2, 8-9pm Hope Advent Conversation engaging Pilgrimage in the Holy Land https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87280041861?pwd=K2JNN0d5cnlRSlZDQnozM3VscGJVUT09
Friday December 4, 7:30pm movies@hope presents While You Were Sleeping
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86455123132
Sunday December 6, 9am Kids Sunday School
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76189171925?pwd=aExZemJkZFBVOUFTd3NQcU5jNUdjUT09
Monday December 7, all day
Fundraiser at Franklins to support the work of CUCE and the PG Plaza Day Center. More information coming soon (and here)
Wednesday December 9, 8-9pm Hope Advent Conversation engaging Pilgrimage in the Holy Land https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87280041861?pwd=K2JNN0d5cnlRSlZDQnozM3VscGJVUT09
Saturday December 12, noon-2pm, Hope outdoor Petting Zoo register here so we can ensure safe numbers: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYFk19JJhrJpzEz2m21SPrGees7uVzXY5o4Gw7mCQeGH-9eA/viewform
Tuesday December 15, 1pm-ish, Hope provides lunches to PG County Day Center
contact Joan A to volunteer
Tuesday December 15, 8:30-9:30pm, Anti-Bias Parents Group
Link: https://umd.zoom.us/j/99033988495?pwd=eW5FT3B1S3hIdEh3WUNXUzU1ZnN1QT09
Password: Hope
Wednesday December 16, 8-9pm Hope Advent Conversation engaging Pilgrimage in the Holy Land https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87280041861?pwd=K2JNN0d5cnlRSlZDQnozM3VscGJVUT09
Wednesday December 23, 8-9pm Hope Advent Conversation engaging Pilgrimage in the Holy Land https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87280041861?pwd=K2JNN0d5cnlRSlZDQnozM3VscGJVUT09
Thursday December 24, 5:30-6pm outdoor Christmas Eve worship at Hope dress warmly
Thursday December 24, 8pm traditional Christmas Eve worship on Zoom
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/338100220?pwd=dkdBZFhsZmJuWXNEWXNBajk5d1Nudz09
