Holy Faith Weekly Update 5/28/2024 | |
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Living In Ordinary Time
The experiences [of the Holy Spirit] are real, and I am persuaded that Jesus longs for us to trust them, and integrate them into our lives of faith. That means finding a way to live in those long stretches when not much seems to be happening, and still trusting that God’s spirit is at work, in and through us—and if not through us at a given moment, then through someone else. -- The Rt. Rev. Marianne Budde, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington in her blog, May 16, 2024
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RECONNECT WITH GOD & SELF
Come to a Spiritual Yoga Retreat for “Every Body" Saturday, June 1, 10 AM - 12:30 PM
Bring a friend! Pastor Beth Birkholz will lead this gentle yoga retreat intended for anyone who has a body.🙂 Pastor Beth assures prospective participants that you will be able to do every move from a seated position in a chair. Modifications may be made by those who prefer standing and/or floor poses. Pr. Beth is an ordained ELCA pastor, as well as the founder of peaceplaypresence.org
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Letter from Pastor Andrea | | |
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Dear Holy Faith Friends,
I love serving as your pastor and growing in faith with you. I am also deeply grateful for sabbatical time this summer.
This Wednesday, I will head to the Weber Center in Adrian for a spiritual retreat. This summer, I’ve adopted “Reconnect” as my theme, and I plan to reconnect with God, self, family, and friends. The Sabbatical Project has identified truths about sabbaticals:
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- Sabbaticals help conquer burnout.
- Sabbaticals spark profound, positive changes, providing a safe space to heal, explore, create, and make changes.
- Sabbaticals benefit everyone.
I am trusting that last point, praying that God’s Spirit will renew each and every one of us.
While I’m away, the Rev. David Hendricks will provide worship and also pastoral care. I think you will find him to be a breath of fresh air. Parish Leadership Team President, Teri Kollath, will be available for administrative questions or anything pertaining to our community life. Please join me in thanking Pastor Dave and Teri.
As I step away, I’m incredibly thankful to the staff, PLT, and Ministry Team Leaders who will continue helping us love and serve the Lord. When we reunite in September, I will look forward to hearing how God has been at work in each of you, in our congregation, and in our community.
Now to God who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to God’s power that is at work within us, to God be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! – Ephesians 3:20-21
Yours in Christ Jesus,
Andrea+
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While Pastor Andrea is on Sabbatical, Don't Hesitate to Reach Out: | | |
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For Pastoral Care - To speak with Pastor Dave or to arrange a home or hospital visit, Pastor Dave can be
contacted directly at holy2024faith@gmail.com or by phone/text: 734-358-9600
To Add a Name to the Prayer List – Please contact Office Manager Laurie TIkkanen:
office@holy-faith-church.org, or 734-429-2991
For Needs Related to our Community Life or Administrative Questions, please contact Parish Leadership Team President, Teri Kollath: teresakollath@gmail.com or by phone/text: 239-663-8893
Outreach Coordinator Janet Cook will be available in the church office this Friday, May 31, between 12-3:30pm if anyone would like to meet in person..
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Holy Faith Will Worship Outdoors the 1st Sunday of the Month, June
through October
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Give thanks for God’s creation: Holy Faith will worship outdoors the 1st Sunday of the month June through October, weather permitting. Our 1st outdoor service is Sunday, June 2nd. Future outdoor services are scheduled for: July 7, August 4, and September 1st.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to the back lawn, and praise God in community.
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Celebrate Pride Month, Sunday, June 9th | | |
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All are invited to celebrate God's inclusive love with a special worship service Sunday June 9th at 10 am. If you are interested in helping the planning team, please contact Ann Mayers: ann.mayers@gmail.com | |
Mark Your Calendars for the Next Superstar Leadership Gathering: Thursday, July 25th, 10 AM - Noon | | |
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Ms. Carmen Piggins from the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan will offer an in-person Safe Church training, required for all Ministry Team Leaders and recommended for everyone. The training is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.
Safe Church training is available online, but it’s a lot more fun in-person and together. Carmen will present the Universal Training (required). That module will conclude at noon. She will stay to offer the specialized (optional) training for those who are interested.
Festive refreshments will be served. Safe Church training credentials are good for 3 years, so if it’s been a minute, consider registering.
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Watch Parties for Season 2 of "The Chosen" On Hiatus this Summer | | |
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if you have heard about this wonderful series and/or our lively discussions and would like to be a part of it, you have plenty of time this summer to binge watch the first 13 episodes, and join us when we reconvene on September 5th, with episode 6 of Season 2.
Click here for new schedule.
There are plenty of ways to watch:
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free “The Chosen” app on your smart TV or device
- streaming service: NetFlix, Prime Video, Peacock, FreeVee, The CW, Crackle, etc.
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DVDs (contact Lori Venable if you’d like to borrow Season 1 and/or 2 DVDs)
If you have any questions, please contact Lori Venable at ltvenable@att.net.
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Saline Food Truck Festival to Benefit Saline Area Social Service, June 15 | |
Click here to view flyer. | |
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Everyone loves food trucks and supporting a great cause. Bring your family and friends and do both at the 3rd annual Saline Food Truck Festival! All entrance fees, and a portion of the food truck sales, go directly to Saline Area Social Service (SASS) to support their mission.
Saturday, June 15, 2024
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds
5055 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
In addition to 20 food trucks, there will be a kids area with bounce houses, touch-a-truck, and games; and a popup market featuring local shops, crafters, and antiques.
It takes A LOT of volunteers to make this event a success and SASS needs your help. They have a need for many different volunteer opportunities, some for only a couple of hours. Click here if you are interested in volunteering.
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Opportunity to Serve Summer Lunches at The Church of the Crossroads Tuesday, June 25th | | |
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Holy Faith members wanting to feed your neighbors! Here is an opportunity to serve summer lunches at The Church of the Crossroads Tuesday June 25 with friends from St James Episcopal Church, Dexter. This is an opportunity to join with a small group who have provided these lunches and art activities to vacation bible school families in Detroit last summer.
Outreach Coordinator Janet Cook would be happy to carpool with anyone looking to participate. Please contact her at janet.cook114@gmail.com for more information.
Click here to view flyer.
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This Summer – Join Holy Faith’s Efforts to Forgive Medical Debt for Our Neighbors & Root Out an Underlying Cause of Hunger | | |
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Partnering with Undue Medical Debt, Undue Medical Debt is a charity that buys medical debt in bundles, so for every $1 we raise, Undue will buy up $100 of debt. HF aims to raise $10,000, essentially buying up $1million medical debt in Washtenaw, Wayne, and Jackson Counties.
The Parish Leadership Team has designated up to $5,000 in Memorial Funds to match gifts made by others. The idea will be to invite community members and community partners to contribute, teaming up with HF to abolish debt. Contact Outreach Coordinator, Janet Cook, with questions: janet.cook114@gmail.com
To donate, click here.
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Volunteers Needed to Help Hope Clinic this Summer | | |
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Schedules change, students go home, or folks go on a well-deserved vacation—all good! But the irregularity adds an extra challenge to Hope Clinic's volunteer-powered organization serving over 92,000 people annually; they need a surge of new volunteers to join them this summer to help fill the summertime gaps.
Click here to fill out an interest form.
Click here for more information on what services Hope Clinic provides the community.
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Request for Large Suitcases | | |
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Guest cellist Tom Cappaert, who has played for Holy Faith a couple of times recently, would like to request donations of used suitcases at least 30 inches wide to aid his ministry project.
Tom gathers used violins and cellos to bring to the Advent St. Nicholas Church in Quito, Ecuador (a Lutheran-Episcopal church just like us!) where he travels and teaches for a week at a time. If you have any suitcases you no longer need, please measure for 30 inches width minimum and consider donating to Tom.
Talk to Joy Morin, Church Musician, with questions: joymorinpiano@gmail.com
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You Can Help Make Holy Faith More Welcoming to Families. Volunteer 90 Minutes of Your Time in the Nursery | | |
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Volunteers are needed once a month to provide an extra set of eyes, assisting our paid caregiver, Erica.
CLICKHERETOSIGNUP
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Sign Up to Donate and Dedicate Altar Flowers | | |
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Many dates are available throughout the year. Sign up via the bulletin board or contact the office.
You may dedicate the flowers in thanksgiving for, in honor of, or in memory of someone, and request a particular color or flower that's meaningful for the occasion for a suggested donation of $50.
Questions? Contact Christen Mitchell at: xtenmit@gmail.com
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June 4th – Braver Communication | | |
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On Tuesday, June 4, join Chris Martin and other Holy Faith parishioners in the parish hall from 7:00-8:15 pm for a workshop-in-progress about communicating better (and preserving relationships) when politics comes up. We will be watching and discussing some videos created by the “Braver Angels” organization (https://braverangels.org/), though this isn’t an official Braver Angels event.
Please eat beforehand or bring your own dinner; feel free to bring snacks for yourself or to share!
If you have questions, please contact Chris at:
cmartin127 at gmail.com
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Notice Anything in the Building or on the Grounds that Needs Fixing? | | |
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For non-emergency issues, record your concern in the white Buildings & Grounds 3-ring binder on the shelf below the bulletin board. For emergencies, please call the Church Office: 734-429-2991. | | |
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The Holy Faith office is staffed by Office Manager Laurie Tikkanen or Office Volunteer Ann Mayers on Thursdays, 12- 2 PM, or by appointment with Laurie.
Laurie is available to assist you Monday-Friday by phone at (734) 429-2991 or by email at office@holy-faith-church.org.
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For your convenience, Holy Faith's website now has links to multiple information sources. These include:
Because of personal contact information, the Members Only section is password protected. Only Holy Faith members can access this page. Please contact the office for the password.
We invite all parishioners and friends to keep us aware of changes and/or updates they may need.
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During Pastor Andrea's Sabbatical, the Parish Is Invited to Opportunities for Spiritual Renewal and Reconnection | | |
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RECONNECT WITH FAMILY
Workshop to Learn How Discovering your Family's History Might Help You Navigate Challenges Today
Tuesday, July 9th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presented by the Rev. Dana Runestad (ELCA). Pastor Dana will also share anecdotes from her own experience about staying connected to extended family through anxious and divisive times (like tense election seasons and COVid).
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RECONNECT WITH COMMUNITY
Participate in a Drumming Circle with “Sundance” Robert
DiDomenico this August: Date TBD.
Sundance’s vocation is building community through music. If ever you feel alone or disconnected, a drumming circle with Sundance is the cure. He is a favorite at our Memory Cafés. No experience required.
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RECONNECT WITH YOUR PASTOR
Sunday, September 15th
Join us during coffee hour for a “Variety Show” to welcome Pastor Andrea back after sabbatical. Do you have a talent or unique/creative skill to share with the Holy Faith community? From the serious to the hilarious, all talents are welcome. Folks on Zoom are invited to attend and participate as well.
An online sign up sheet is on the Music Hub page:
click here.
If you have any questions, talk to Joy Morin, Church Musician (joymorinpiano@gmail.com).
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These workshops are free and made possible by the Sabbatical Fund, providing spiritual refreshment opportunities for both pastor and parish. | |
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Pastoral Care
If you wish to speak with clergy, add a prayer request, or arrange a home Eucharistic visit, please contact Laurie Tikkanen at office@holy-faith-church.org. While Pastor Andrea is on sabbatical, Pastor Dave Hendricks can be contacted directly at holy2024faith@gmail.com.
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Georgine Steude wishes to let everyone know that she broke her hip a few weeks ago and had surgery. She is recovering now at Kresge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, 805 West Middle Street, Chelsea, MI 48118.
She welcomes visits, notes, and phone calls to her cell phone: (734) 223-3819.
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Please pray for:
Those Who Are Sick, In Need, or Grieving:
Tish, Marlyne, Randy, Fern, Tom, Rudy, Charlotte, Joan, Kathleen, Hussein, Davina, Mayvis, Cathy, Harry, Antoinette, John, Kathy, Josh, Deacon Don, Katie, Sam, Bob, Margaret, Karen, Mary Jo N, Jim, Sandy, Marlana, Jordan, Shirley, Susan, Gail, Piotr, Pamela, Kristen, Lori, Jeni, Lexi, Wendy, Janice, Randy, Mackenzie, the Stott Family, the Chilkiewicz Family, Craig, Brenda, Janisse, Barry, Midge, David, and Georgine that God’s love enfold them.
Those Serving in the Armed Forces:
Olivia, Joey, Adam, and Paul.
Prayer requests may be submitted to the clergy or to Laurie Tikkanen at office@holy-faith-church.org. Names will remain on the prayer list for three weeks unless otherwise requested.
Those Celebrating June Birthdays:
Tish Dersnah, Harold Tinsey, Joy Morin, Suzanne Buchalski, and Carol Church, that they may grow in grace and wisdom.
If we have missed your birthday, please let Holy Faith’s Office Manager, Laurie Tikkanen, know: office@holy-faith-church.org
For the People of Israel and the People of Gaza:
That they no longer need to bear the burden of an endless cycle of violence. Let us pray for peace.
People in Ukraine:
Precious Lord, Prince of Peace, may all the people
of Ukraine feel our prayers and be bathed in your protection; that war and suffering may cease; that aggression and violence may be no more; and that a season of hope and relief will arise in your new day and with the love which heals all brokenness. Amen.
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Holy Faith Church
6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd
Saline, Michigan 48176
(734) 429-2991
www.holyfaithsaline.org
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