King Avenue Digest 2/24/24
February 24, 2024
The Season of Lent: Ash Wednesday, February 14 – Holy Saturday, March 30.
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February 20/21 - March 26/27: Lenten Adult Faith Formation Class Filled to Be Emptied - "Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, but emptied himself…" (Philippians 2:5-7a) These ancient words about Jesus' self-emptying are an invitation for privileged people to view our advantages as something to be laid aside for the good of our neighbors. Join us for a class this Lent as we ponder what Jesus calls each of us to lay down. This class has a Zoom-only option (Tuesdays at 1pm) and an in-person only option (Wednesdays at 7pm). Register for the class on Realm (Registration Links - TUESDAYS ZOOM • WEDNESDAY IN-PERSON), or let Pastor Andy (andy@kingave.org) or Pastor Karen (karen@kingave.org) know that you're interested. We will be using a book by the same title for the class. Click here to find it on Amazon. We also have a limited number of books on hand if you are unable to buy it for yourself.
Lent & Easter Worship
- Ash Wednesday - February 14 at 7pm (Fellowship Hall)
- Palm Sunday - March 24 at 9am (Fellowship Hall) and 11am (Sanctuary)
- Maundy Thursday - March 28 at 7pm (Sanctuary)
- Good Friday - March 29 at 7pm (Sanctuary)
- Easter Sunday - March 31 at 9am (Fellowship Hall) and 11am (Sanctuary)
*NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS AND QUICKLY-APPROACHING EVENTS*
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THIS SUNDAY, February 25: Lit Club - Join the Lit Club on Sunday, February 25 at 7pm in the Logos Lounge. All are welcome! We will be discussing Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Questions? Contact Rick Gilson (rickgilson@yahoo.com).
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THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, February 28: Young Adult Ministry Bible Study - The Young Adult Ministry group will hold a weekly group Bible Study. We will meet from 7pm-8pm in the Fireside Room. This study will focus on the challenging questions we ask when we read scripture and develop new skills to read for liberation and love. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLIER
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*NEW* Wednesday, March 13: Retirees Lunch and Learn - Join your fellow Retirees for a "Lunch and Learn" on Wednesday, March 13 at 11:30pm at church. A box lunch from Jason's Deli will be served followed by a hands-on learning session about Realm. Bring your smart phone, tablet, or laptop so you can participate in the workshop. Learn the basics of Realm such as logging in, managing your profile, using the directory, gathering information, finding groups, giving & pledging, and locating events. We will also do our best to answer questions and solve your Realm problems. We'd love to see you there! In order to have enough box lunches for everyone, please register in Realm. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON REALM.
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*NEW* Saturday, March 16: CYFM Retreat - Parents, children, and youth deserve rest, support, and fellowship! Workshops will be available for for parents, youth and children. We will provide childcare for infants (under 4 yrs old) in the nursery. Children will have activities in the large children’s classroom downstairs. Youth will have their own retreat in Donnenwirth. There is a limit of 5 children in the nursery, 15 children in the classroom, and 12 youth in Donnenwirth. Pizza and salad will be provided at noon for everyone. Cost is $15 per family. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON REALM
KEEP READING FOR THE REST OF OUR CURRENT HAPPENINGS AND NEWS...
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REVEREND GRAYSON ATHA - Our beloved Pastor Emeritus Grayson Atha died on Sunday, February 11. Grayson served as the Senior Pastor at King Avenue United Methodist Church from 1994-2006. Grayson was invited to consider the question of whether LGBT persons should be fully included in the life of the church. He taught us that families don’t all look the same, and he expanded our imagination and ministry capacity. The impact and witness of King Avenue opened us wide in ways that we continue to seek to build God’s beloved Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. Grayson, with committed lay leadership, led the way for full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ persons in our church. During Grayson’s tenure at King Avenue, we became a Reconciling Congregation and continue to serve as a beacon of love and acceptance to many. CLICK HERE FOR THE SERVICE VIDEO
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Elevator Update - THE ELEVATOR HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND ACCESS TO ALL FLOORS FOR ALL PEOPLE HAS BEEN RESTORED! Thank you for your patience and for your faithfulness as we have gone through the process of finding the right company to provide the best solution and to ensure effective, safe operation into the future. Looking forward to seeing all who have been away because you could not get where you needed to go safely. Thanks be to God!
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Attic Art Treasures - The February/March exhibit in our gallery entitled “Attic Art Treasures” features framed pieces of art/photograph collected from our congregation that have been tucked away somewhere. See these treasures and read the story behind them. DOWNLOAD THE FLYER
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Sunday, March 3: Kinship Campus Ministry Lunch - Meet other college students for a free monthly lunch in Donnenwirth Lounge on the first Sunday of everyy month at 12:30pm. Come upstairs right after the 11:00 worship service concludes. This lunch is open to any college student, undergrad or grad. Contact Gwen with any questions, dietary restrictions, or food allergies at gwendolyn.derosa@gmail.com
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Tuesday, March 5: Rebels and Reconnection... Healing from Purity Culture Together - This drop-in peer support group (for over 18 yrs old) is a safe, authentic environment where we process the trauma of purity culture, connect with our own amazing bodies, and formulate our own sexual ethics. We will dive into a variety of themes, including: God and gender, purity culture history, and sex education. We will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month from 7 to 8:30 pm. READ MORE
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NNEMAP Item of the Month for February - Each month, we are going to focus our donations on specific items our community partners. You can bring your donations with you on Sundays. There will be a place to leave them in the back of the worship space. Please donate laundry detergent pods for February.