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Re-Opening the Building Task Force - 7/3

The Reopening Task Force has been busy collecting and sifting through data, recommendations, guidelines, and protocols to both determine best practices and a timeline for re-entering GA's building.  Given the current circumstances, the Task Force has recommended that for safety, we will keep the building closed until after Labor Day.  But your inupt is needed this Sunday, 7/5/2020.

Read more: Re-Opening the Building Task Force - 7/3

Christ in our Home

With the outbreaks of coronavirus disease in North America and around the world many people may be without a physical copy of Christ in Our Home. To assist with devotional life during this time, Augsburg Fortess is offering a limited-time complementary email subscription.

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Check in with Neighbors

We encourage you to check in with neighbors who might need some extra encouragement right now. We will support each other as we navigate this new reality.

We trust that God brings life out of death and hope out of uncertainty. And we pray this beautiful prayer adapted from the New Zealand Prayer Book:

God of the present moment,
God who in Jesus stills the storm
and soothes the frantic heart;
bring hope and courage to us
as we wait in uncertainty.
Bring hope that you will make us the equal
of whatever lies ahead.
Bring us courage to endure what cannot be avoided,
for your will is health and wholeness;
you are God, and we need you.
Amen. 

 
 

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  1. Rev. Kevin Vandiver's Sermon Available
  2. A Search for Moral Leadership
  3. Pentecost 2020 - 5/31
  4. Baseball with Lutherans - LSA Day at NY Mets - 5/2
  5. Metropolitan New York Synod Children's App
  6. CANCELLED due to COVID-19 - Open Arms Preschool Student Art Auction - 3/28
  7. Holy Week 2020
  8. Invitation from the Metropolitan New York Synod - BridgeBuilder (BB) process
  9. Annual Meeting - 3/1
  10. Ash Wednesday Services - 2/26
  11. "Ashes and Prayer" at Union Square - 2/26
  12. LMHE's Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser For The Vine NYC Campus Ministry Network - 2/21 - NEW VENUE
  13. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 2/5
  14. Helping Puerto Rico
  15. Deacon Internships Completed
  16. Installation of Interim Pastors and Meet and Greet - 1/26
  17. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 1/11
  18. Pastor Chris' and Linda's Last Sunday at GA - 1/5
  19. Christmas Services 2019
  20. Visit to the Detention Center - 12/21
  21. Batak Christmas @ GA - 12/21
  22. ♫♬ Lessons and Carols at Calvary-St. George’s Episcopal - 12/8 ♫♬
  23. Welcoming New Members - 12/8
  24. Commitment to Giving Sunday - 12/8
  25. “Pillows for Paws” meets at GA - 12/7
  26. 14th Annual First Songs of the Seasons Concert - 12/7
  27. Join us for a commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the beginning of slavery in America - 12/7
  28. Celebrate The Traditional Swedish Santa Lucia - 12/8
  29. "Pillows for Paws" Holiday Party at GA - 12/7
  30. Decorating for Christmas - Volunteers Needed - 12/6 @ 6:00 PM
  31. Reminder - Order Poinsettias by 12/9
  32. Christmas Giving Opportunities 2019
  33. Visit to the Detention Center - 11/16
  34. “Pillows for Paws” meets at GA - 11/16
  35. Installation of Bishop Paul Egensteiner - 11/16 - LIVE ON FACEBOOK
  36. A Mission of Mercy
  37. Help Needed to Assemble the Weekly Bulletin
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  39. CANCELLED - ♫♬ Concert @ GA - Avon Faire and Irish singer Martin Furey - 11/2 ♫♬
  40. Open Arms Preschool Spooktackular - 10/26
  41. Reformation Sunday - 10/25
  42. Launch of a New Confirmation Class - 10/20
  43. “Pillows for Paws” meets at GA - 10/19
  44. Visit to the Detention Center - 10/19
  45. Theatre at St. John's Lutheran Church - Marc in Venice - 10/16
  46. Right of Asylum Reception - 10/15
  47. MNYS Monthly Jericho Walk - 10/3
  48. Open Arms Preschool Fundraiser - Starting 9/23
  49. Blessing of Teachers, Students, and School Administrators - 9/22
  50. Visit to the Detention Center - 9/21
  51. GA's Open Arms Preschool Rated as one of NYC's 14 Best in 2019
  52. Interfaith Service at Church of the Epiphany - 9/16
  53. “Pillows for Paws” meets at GA - 9/14
  54. Feeding Our Neighboors @ Trinity L.E.S - annual Garden Party at Trinity - 9/11
  55. Summer Book Discussion - 8/23
  56. Our New Ministry Partner @ GA
  57. GA Becomes Sanctuary
  58. “Pillows for Paws” meets at GA - 7/20
  59. Urgent Immigration Message
  60. Summer Book Discussion - 7/12
  61. Walking in Love
  62. STONEWALL 50 / PRIDE CELEBRATIONS: 6/23 & 6/30
  63. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 7/20
  64. ♫♬ Performance @ GA - 40 Member Youth Choir - 6/18
  65. Honoring our “retiring Deacon Lulu" - 6/16
  66. “Pillows for Paws” meets at GA - 6/15
  67. Chair Lift to be Installed - 6/10
  68. Welcoming New Members - 6/9
  69. Open Arms Preschool - End of Year
  70. First-Year Confirmaiton Celebration - 6/2
  71. Honoring Mothers - 5/12
  72. “Pillows for Paws” meets at GA - 5/11
  73. Sunday Of The Passion / Palm Sunday - 3/28
  74. Easter Sunday - 4/21
  75. Holy Week 2019
  76. Holy Week Volunteers Needed!!!
  77. The Great Easter Vigil 4/20
  78. Sunday Of The Passion/Palm Sunday - 4/14
  79. Easter Flowers - Deadline is 4/11
  80. What Does a Bishop Do? - 4/10
  81. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 4/6
  82. Annual GA Retreat 3/22 - 3/24
  83. Visit to the Detention Center - 3/16
  84. ELCA Offering New Podcasts - "Three sides"
  85. "Ashes and Prayer" in the Square - 3/6
  86. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 3/2
  87. Faith Based Anti-Racism - 2/28
  88. GA to host an author from the book “Sacred Shelter—13 Journeys of Homelessness and Healing" - 2/24
  89. LMHE's Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser For The Vine NYC Campus Ministry Network - 2/22
  90. Visit to the Detention Center - 2/16
  91. Study Series on Christianity from a Lutheran Perspective
  92. Annual Meeting and Luncheon - 2/10
  93. Check out this video - "We Are Lutheran"
  94. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 1/26
  95. Visit to the Detention Center - 1/19
  96. Making Holy Connections
  97. Epiphany Blessing of a Home
  98. Lessons and Carols on 12/30
  99. A Christmas Video Message from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
  100. Thank You for your Generosity
  101. Christmas Trees Support Our Jewish Siblings
  102. Christmas Services 2018
  103. Christmas Giving Opportunities 2018
  104. Batak Christmas @ GA - 12/22
  105. Reminder - Order Poinsettias by 12/9
  106. Celebrate The Traditional Swedish Santa Lucia - 12/9
  107. "Pillows for Paws" Holiday Party at GA - 12/8
  108. 13th Annual First Songs of the Seasons Concert - 12/1
  109. Decorating for Christmas - Volunteers Needed - 11/30 @ 6:30 PM
  110. "Bring it Home" - Mental Heath Housing Concerns Reception at GA - 11/18
  111. "Bring it Home" - an educational event for Mental Heath Housing Concerns - 11/15
  112. Committed to Unity in Christ - Lutherans and Roman Catholics - 11/7 and 11/8
  113. The Festival of All Saints - 11/4
  114. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 10/27
  115. Open Arms Preschool Spooktackular - 10/27
  116. Welcoming New Members
  117. Soccer Classes for Kids @ GA
  118. Visit to the Detention Center - 10/20
  119. ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response - 2018 Hurricane Response
  120. Launch of a New Confirmation Class - 10/7
  121. ♫♬ Choir and Hand Bells Starting Up ♫♬ - 9/30, 10/7
  122. Study Series on The Gospel of St. Mark (Fall 2018)
  123. ♫♬ Let’s Celebrate and Welcome GA’s Newest Staff Member, Cantor Dwight Weaver - 9/16 ♫♬
  124. Blessing of Teachers, Students, and School Administrators - 9/16
  125. ♫♬ The Mediaeval Baebes, with special guests Avon Faire at GA - 9/14 ♫♬
  126. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 9/15
  127. ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response - 2018 Hurricane Response
  128. Open Arms Preschool - New School Year Beings 9/13
  129. Thank You to our Musician
  130. ♫♬ Welcome Cantor Dwight Weaver, our New Minister of Music ♫♬
  131. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 7/21
  132. Celebrating Zach - 7/15
  133. Welcoming New Members - 7/8
  134. Bishops-Elect Reflect on Historic Votes
  135. A letter from our Synod Bishop, Don McCoid: Compassion for Separted Migrant Minors
  136. A letter from ELCA Presiding Bishop, The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton
  137. ♫♬ Concert @ GA - Celebration of Pride - 6/19
  138. Honoring Fathers - 6/17
  139. Visit to the Detention Center - 6/16
  140. Diakonia @ GA Congrats to the Graduates! - 6/9
  141. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 6/2
  142. GA is seeking a Minister of Music
  143. Honoring Mothers - 5/13
  144. Oikos - Monthly Discussion Group - 4/27
  145. Installation of Matthew O'Rear - 4/22
  146. Visit to the Detention Center - 4/21
  147. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 4/21
  148. Multicultural Event In Our Synod - 4/14
  149. A.C.T. to End Racism - 4/3 - 4/5
  150. Holy Week 2018
  151. Easter Sunday - 4/1
  152. Holy Week Volunteers Needed!!!
  153. Good Friday -3/30
  154. Maundy Thursday - 3/29
  155. Holy Week 2018
  156. Easter Flowers - Deadline is 3/26
  157. Palms in the Park - Palm Sunday Procession - 3/25
  158. Baking @ GA - 3/24
  159. ♫♬ Concert @ GA - featuring Napat Mingkwanyuen and Savanah - 3/12
  160. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Service - 3/11
  161. Matthew D. O’Rear (Matt) will join GA staff in March - Theologian in Residence
  162. Our Retretat - So When Life gives you Snow Storms... Make Lemonade
  163. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 3/3
  164. “Trivia Night” presented by Lutheran Ministries in Higher Education presents - 2/23
  165. Visit to the Detention Center - 2/17
  166. Oikos - Monthly Discussion Group - 2/16
  167. Annual GA Congregational Retreat Registration Deadline - 2/15
  168. "Ashes and Prayer" in the Square - 2/14
  169. Ash Wednesday Services - 2/14
  170. Annual Meeting and Luncheon - 2/4
  171. Mission Trip to Puerto Rico 2018
  172. Annual Thanksgiving Meal for Hungry and Homeless - 1/28
  173. Guest Preacher - 1/21
  174. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 1/20
  175. Visit to the Detention Center - 1/20
  176. Study Series on The Gospel of St. Mark (Winter and Spring 2018)
  177. MLK Jr. Synod-wide Worship - 1/7
  178. Welcoming New Members - 12/31
  179. Lessons and Carols Service - 12/31 @11:00 a.m. (no 9 am service)
  180. Thank you!
  181. Christmas Giving Opportunities 2017
  182. Christmas Services 2017
  183. Welcoming New Members - 12/17
  184. Batak Christmas @ GA - 12/16
  185. Visit to the Detention Center - 12/16
  186. Decorating for Christmas - Volunteers Needed - 12/16 @ 1:00
  187. Celebrate The Traditional Swedish Santa Lucia - 12/10
  188. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 12/10 @5:30 PM
  189. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 12/9
  190. Reminder - Order Poinsettias by 12/6
  191. Guest Preacher - 12/3
  192. 12th Annual First Songs of the Seasons Concert - 12/2
  193. Decorating for Christmas - Volunteers Needed - A Night of Fun and Laughter - 12/1
  194. Visit to the Detention Center - 11/18
  195. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 11/11
  196. Reformation and All Saints Sunday - 11/5
  197. Commemorative Eucharist and Festival Reception - 11/1
  198. Open Arms Preschool - Update
  199. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 10/14
  200. Rev John Heidgerd Installation - 10/ 7
  201. ♫♬ Concert @ GA - featuring Avon Faire and Wilde Roses - 10/6
  202. Dedication of 22nd Street as "Children's Court" - 10/1
  203. Faith not Fear - Preparing for the Next 500 Years - 10/14
  204. Visit to the Detention Center - 9/30
  205. Sowing Seeds—Reaping the Harvest—Sharing Our Bread - 9/30
  206. Providing Support for Puerto Rico and Dominica
  207. ELCA Presiding Bishop Responds To DACA Announcement
  208. Diakonia @ GA starts 9/20
  209. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 9/16
  210. YoPro Retreat to Koinonia (9/15 - 9/17)
  211. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 9/10 @5:30 PM
  212. Blessing for Teachers and Students - 9/10
  213. ELCA Lutheran Disaster Response - Hurricane Relief
  214. Day of Prayer - 8/21
  215. Visit to the Detention Center - 8/12
  216. Visit to the Detention Center - 7/29
  217. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 7/22
  218. Day of Prayer - 7/21
  219. ♫♬ Concert in Celebration of Pride - 6/19
  220. Honoring Fathers - 6/18
  221. Study Series on The Sacraments (Summer 2017)
  222. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 6/17
  223. Pentecost Party - 6/4
  224. Welcoming New Members - 6/4
  225. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 5/20
  226. Study Series on The Lord's Prayer (Early Spring 2017)
  227. Honoring Mothers - 5/14
  228. Multi-Congregation Hymn Sing - 5/10
  229. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 5/7 @5:30 PM
  230. Baseball with Lutherans 4/27 and 5/6
  231. Worship in the Park - 4/30
  232. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 4/22
  233. GA Capital Campaign
  234. Easter Sunday - 4/16
  235. Easter - Volunteers Needed - 4/15 and 4/16
  236. Maundy Thursday - 4/13
  237. Good Friday - 4/14
  238. Easter Flowers - Deadline is 4/10
  239. Palm Sunday Procession - 4/9
  240. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 3/25
  241. College Outreach - The Vine - Fundraising Trivia Competition - 3/24
  242. Reflection from Ash Wednesday 2017
  243. Delivering Good News to a World in Need
  244. Visit to the Detention Center - 3/4
  245. Annual GA Retreat 3/3 - 3/5
  246. "Ashes and Prayer" in the Square - 3/1
  247. Ash Wednesday Services - 3/1
  248. Shrove Tuesday (“Fat Tuesday”) Pancakes - 2/28
  249. Capital Campaign - Commitment Sunday @ GA - 2/26
  250. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 2/25
  251. Study Series on The Apostles Creed (Winter 2017)
  252. Visit to the Detention Center - 2/18
  253. Concert @GA: φιλοξενία - philoxenia: “love of strangers” - 2/14
  254. Shrove Tuesday (“Fat Tuesday”) Pancake Supper - 2/13
  255. Annual Meeting and Luncheon - 2/5
  256. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 1/29
  257. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 1/29
  258. Musical Notes - 1/22
  259. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 1/21
  260. Visit to the Detention Center - 1/21
  261. Thanks to our Guest Musician - 1/15
  262. Musical Notes - 1/15
  263. Invitation for the Bell Choir
  264. Capital Campaign Launch @ GA - 1/22
  265. Study Series on The Reformation - The 10 Commandments (Fall 2016)
  266. Christmas Kindness
  267. Christmas Services 2016
  268. Batak Christmas @ GA - 12/17
  269. Celebrate The Traditional Swedish Santa Lucia - 12/11
  270. A Celebration! Thanks to everyone who helped launch Open Arms Preschool
  271. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 12/10
  272. 11th Annual First Songs of the Seasons Concert - 12/3
  273. Decorating for Christmas - Volunteers Needed - 12/2 and 12/12
  274. Reminder - Order Poinsettias by 12/11
  275. Advent is Coming! Learn More on Wednesday Evenings
  276. Sesquicentennial Celebration (150th Anniversary) Thank You!!
  277. "Pillows for Paws" comes to GA
  278. Special Concert @GA by Pierce Turner - 10/21
  279. Study Series on the Reformation - Reformation Roots - (Fall 2016)
  280. Diakonia @ GA starts 9/28
  281. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 9/25
  282. Visit to the Detention Center - 9/24
  283. "Pillows for Paws" meets at GA - 9/10
  284. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 8/28
  285. Lunch Celebration and Godspeed Blessing - 8/21
  286. Congratulations to the Diakonia Graduating Class
  287. Summer Bible Study - 1st Peter (Summer 2016)
  288. Trivia Contest - 7/8
  289. Needed ... Denim Denim Denim - 6/26
  290. Visit to the Detention Center - 6/25
  291. Tribute to Fathers! - 6/19
  292. Stained Glass Ceiling Update
  293. Tribute to Mothers! - 5/8
  294. Baseball with Lutherans 5/7 and 5/21
  295. YoPROs "Escape the Room" - 4/30
  296. YoPROs Mini Golf - 4/23
  297. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 4/17
  298. Visit to the Detention Center - 4/9
  299. Hot Dish-Casserole-Covered Dish... Cookoff! 4/3
  300. Invitation for the Bell Choir
  301. Easter Sunday - 3/27
  302. Palm Sunday Procession - 3/20
  303. Fundraiser Concert @GA by Pierce Turner - 3/12
  304. Annual GA Retreat 3/4 - 3/6
  305. Visit to the Detention Center - 3/5
  306. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 2/28
  307. Syracuse University's premiere choir at GA - 2/28
  308. Synod-Sponsored Young Adult Multicultural Event - 2/27
  309. College Outreach - The Vine - Fundraising Trivia Competition - 2/26
  310. Love Sunday - 2/14
  311. Worship in the Park for the hungry and homeless - 2/14
  312. Visit to the Detention Center - 2/13 - POSTPONED
  313. Ash Wednesday Services - 2/10
  314. "Ashes and Prayer" in the Square - 2/10
  315. Annual Meeting and Luncheon - 2/7
  316. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 1/31
  317. Training for "ASHES AND PRAYER" IN THE SQUARE - 1/31
  318. Open Arms Preschool - Open House - 1/23
  319. Join the New Bell Choir
  320. Christmas Services 2015
  321. Las Posadas at the 11:00 AM Service - 12/20
  322. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 12/20
  323. Christmas at Sea
  324. Reminder - Order Poinsettias by 12/15
  325. College Outreach - The Vine meets at GA - 12/13
  326. Batak Christmas - 12/12
  327. 10th Annual First Songs of the Seasons Concert - 12/5
  328. Christmas Tree Decorating - Volunteers Needed - 12/4
  329. Welcoming New Members - 11/29
  330. Annual Thanksgiving Meal for Hungry and Homeless - Postponed
  331. 4 Part Series: Nativity/Christmas Story in Art - starts 11/29
  332. Birthdays and Blessings - 11/1
  333. Visit to the Detention Center - 11/21
  334. Sesquicentennial Celebrations (150th Anniversary) - 10/25
  335. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 11/15
  336. Birthdays and Blessings - 10/4
  337. Visit to the Detention Center - 10/10
  338. Rally Day and New Sunday School Schedule - 9/27
  339. First Day of Preschool - 9/9
  340. Birthdays and Blessings - 9/6
  341. New Members Sunday - 9/20
  342. 150th Anniversary Planning Meetings - Sundays - 9/6 through 10/18
  343. GA Participating in "End Racism Sunday" - 9/6
  344. Lutheran Hymn Madness
  345. 150th Planning Meeting - 8/30
  346. Birthdays and Blessings - 8/2
  347. Jello Mold Melody - 8/2
  348. Birthdays and Blessings - 7/5
  349. Tribute to Fathers! - 6/21
  350. Special Congregational Meeting - 6/14
  351. Birthdays and Blessings - 6/7
  352. Tribute to Mothers! - 5/10
  353. Baseball with Lutherans - 5/9 and 5/30
  354. Worship in the Park - 5/3
  355. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 4/26
  356. Visit to the Detention Center - 4/25
  357. Setting Apart as Deacons - 4/18
  358. Easter Sunday - 4/4
  359. Good Friday - 4/3
  360. Maundy Thursday - 4/2
  361. Worship in the Park - 3/28
  362. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 3/28
  363. Palm Sunday Procession - 3/29
  364. Special Joint Taize Worship - 3/27
  365. Visit to the Detention Center - 3/21
  366. Sunday Morning Bible Study (the Iconography of the Crucifixion in paintings and sculpture) - 3/8 - 3/22
  367. Annual GA Retreat 2/27 - 3/1
  368. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 2/22
  369. "Ashes and Prayer" in the Square 2015
  370. "ASHES AND PRAYER" IN THE SQUARE - 2/18
  371. Ash Wednesday Services - 2/18
  372. Shrove Tuesday (“Fat Tuesday”) Pancakes - 2/17
  373. Visit to the Detention Center - 2/14
  374. Training for "ASHES AND PRAYER" IN THE SQUARE - 2/8
  375. Sunday Morning Bible Study (Lent Traditions) 2/8 - 2/22
  376. Infant/Toddler Pajama Jam @ Open Arms Preschool - 2/7
  377. Annual Meeting and Luncheon - 2/1
  378. Manhattan Quadrant Meeting at GA - 1/31
  379. YoPROs are Meeting for Brunch - 1/25
  380. A Festive Service Featuring Grace Drums - 1/25 @11:00
  381. “SHINING IN + SHINING OUT”
  382. Visit to the Detention Center - 1/10
  383. Christmas Services 2014
  384. Sunday Morning Bible Study (Book of Job)
  385. Las Posadas at the 11:00 AM Service -12/21
  386. First Communion Sunday - 12/21
  387. Celebrate The Traditional Swedish Santa Lucia - 12/14
  388. A festive service of lessons and carols featuring Grace Drums - 12/13 @4:00
  389. Annual Thanksgiving Meal for Hungry and Homeless - 11/23 @3:00
  390. NYC Lutherans offer ashes & prayer to hundreds

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    ​They will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, to display his glory.

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