Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, Marietta

Can you bring a canned good this weekend?

LCR Promise Garden supplies fresh produce to Community Assistance Center, but they also have a need for canned food to replenish their shelves. Please bring donations of canned goods to the Bible Trivia on July 27 or to worship on July 28.

What a Summer it's been at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection! We've celebrated our graduates, enjoyed Sunset Socials with our church family, participated in Synod assemblies, nurtured our Promise Garden, and so much more!
Check out these wonderful moments captured from this memorable season!

Join Mike and Marge Mynhier as they share their enriching experience at the 2024 Southeastern Synod Assembly. From insightful workshops to impactful conversations, discover how our church is actively engaging in meaningful ways. Read more about their journey and reflections: https://loom.ly/PhWAr6k

Part of a Larger Story Our Experience at the 2024 Southeastern Synod Assembly By Mike and Marge Mynhier We enjoyed our experience at the May 31 – June 2 Southeastern Synod Assembly held in Columbus, […]

Our Bible Trivia Night is coming up! Have you registered?
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Bible Buffs (And Everybody Else) Wanted! Join us for an evening of good clean competition and fun with Bible Trivia Night on Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 pm! Put together a team of 2-4 players and […]

Still offering comfort in turbulent times

For many years Bob Wills flew as a pilot for Eastern Airlines providing comfort in the sometimes turbulent skies. He has been woodworking for a long time but got serious about cabinet making after he retired. You can see Bob’s handiwork around the church, including some of the office furniture. His latest piece started as a sound board cabinet back in 2007 and found new life recently when it repurposed into a votive candle stand.

Present in many cathedrals across Europe and Catholic churches in the U.S., the act of lighting a candle in memory, honor, or prayer for a person or pray request is a powerful spiritual practice. Especially in turbulent times, it can remind us of the promise of Jesus’ presence with us. Like the writer of John’s gospel shares, “What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” (John 1:4-5)

As more candles are lit, we are also reminded of the gift of the church, the Body of Christ, standing with us, supporting us. Finally, we are reminded that as baptized children of God our calling is to let our light “so shine before others” that they may see our good works and give glory to our Father in heaven.

HOW TO USE THE VOTIVE CANDLE STAND
You are invited to light a candle as a way to physically memorialize a prayer request...in memory of a loved one who has died, to seek wisdom for a looming decision, in gratitude for a recent blessing.

Light a candle, share a prayer, watch the candle for a few moments. Even if you don’t light a candle yourself, stop by to add to the prayers of others.

(Pictured above: Bob and Dianne Wills have been part of LCR since 1983. Here they stand next to the new Votive Candle stand Bob constructed.)

Help us fill the wagon!

Look for the red wagon in the hallway across from the Gathering Room doors every Sunday to drop off needed non-perishable food items (cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, 1 or 2 pound bags of rice, ramen noodles, and peanut butter) for MUST Ministries.

"As we engage in our ministry together, we find solace in the knowledge that our God is a God of second chances, of restoration, and of boundless love."
Check out this note from Pastor Rich on our website!

Beacons of Hope Dear Partners in the Gospel, July is the month in which we launch our new monthly church magazine, dedicated to sharing stories of resurrection—a testament to the enduring power of […]

Gracious God, as we celebrate the gift of freedom, we pray for those in our communities, our nation and our world who still experience oppression, persecution or inequality. Forgive us for the ways in which we deliberately or unconsciously exert or support control over others for our own benefit or advantage. Guide us to exercise our freedom responsibly and compassionately for the well-being of all people.

Have you signed up for our Uncomfortable Questions study? It begins July 28!
More info here: https://loom.ly/t9rymjI

Uncomfortable Questions Class Begins Some people prefer their faith to be neatly organized and comfortable. Others prefer their faith to be messy and challenging. There is a space for both in vibrant faith communities. […]

Reminder! One service at 10:00AM this Sunday!

On June 30 at 10:00 am we will blend our two worship gatherings into one for a special combined service. This will happen every time there is a fifth Sunday in a month. Enjoy worshipping alongside friends from both services and experience some of the unique elements of each service, including musicians and vocalists from each service.

After worship enjoy bagels and coffee hosted by Dan and Carol Steidle! This will be a great chance to connect with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy some time in community as one church.

* Our Adult Faith Formation class will take a break on June 30.

Shoutout to folks who are making a difference in our community!

Find out how you can help: https://loom.ly/iFW6Zq8

MUST Lunch Shoutout! A big shout out to Mark B. and Lance R. for cooking and serving Must lunch. In addition, thank you to Karen B. and Mark O. for serving 49 guests […]

Reminder: One combined worship service on June 30!
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All Church Worship & Fellowship: June 30 On June 30 at 10:00 am we will blend our two worship gatherings into one for a special combined service. This will happen every time there is a fifth Sunday […]

Tonight!
Celebrate Summer This Sunday Evening Meet Fiona the Owl and Sing with Julian!

All are welcome at the Sunset Social, June 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 pm! We will gather rain or shine.

The evening will begin with a visit from Fiona the owl from Hawktalk, a raptor rehabilitation center. Check it out at Hawktalk.org. For a small donation you can take your picture holding Fiona.

As a special treat, Julian will lead us in a hymn sing-along.

BYOB and an appetizer to share.

RSVP Today: https://loom.ly/Jox2Esc

Scenes from our 2024 Vacation Bible School
It was a joy to host a number of children and teen and adult volunteers for our 2024 Vacation Bible School, Campfire Light: a summer camp adventure with God.

Join us in honoring Juneteenth as we continue to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.

East Cobb Glow Up - New Road Sign Shines!

LCR has installed a new messaging center (sign) to better communicate with the bustling East Cobb community! This ministry has been an ongoing labor of love and allows us to communicate continually with all who pass by our church building.

Special thanks go to David Meszaros who led a faithful team of willing volunteers to make this outreach a reality! We believe our messaging center will help proclaim all that God is doing through Lutheran Church of the Resurrection.

Mark your calendars for Bible Trivia Night!
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Bible Trivia Night Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at our Bible Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of the scriptures, enjoy friendly competition, and learn more about the Bible in […]

We'll have a special guest at our Sunset Social this month! Read more here: https://loom.ly/-SqHlyU

Sunset Social – June All are welcome at the Sunset Social, June 23rd from 6:00 – 8:00 pm! We will gather rain or shine. The evening will begin with a visit from Fiona the […]

Mark Your Calendars! We invite you to celebrate with Inspiritus and our partners at the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies on Saturday, June 22! Join us at the Clarkston Community Center from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our 11th annual World Refugee Day Celebration, where we honor the incredible contributions of refugees and immigrants in Georgia and worldwide. This family-friendly, free event is packed with activities and celebrations for all ages!

What to Expect:
🌟 Inspiring talks from special guest speakers
🎶 Vibrant music and dance performances by local community groups
🛒 A bustling market featuring goods from refugee and immigrant business owners

Don't miss our grand group photo at the end to showcase how much !

📍 Location: Clarkston Community Center
🗓 Date: Saturday, June 22
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM ET

RSVP Today: www.eventeny.com/events/worldrefugeedaycelebration2024-12273/

LCR is part of the ELCA, a national network of Lutheran Churches with over 8,000 congregations. Regionally, we are part of the Southeastern Synod, composed of ELCA congregations in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Every year clergy and lay representatives from each congregation of the synod gather for an assembly to vote on a budget, hear stories from around the synod and ELCA, and tend to other legislative issues. This year the Synod Assembly took place in Columbus, GA. Here are a few pictures from the assembly...

Launching next month: Stories of Resurrection, a new monthly magazine!
Read more on our website: https://loom.ly/Ycgu7h8

Sandy O’Donnell took 47 baby blanket and hat sets to Northside Hospital last week for the Special Care Nursery (NICU).

Many hours of knitting and crocheting by the Knitters for Peace and much love were put into each item made.

Our LCR Promise Gardeners have been harvesting armloads of produce for The Community Assistance Center Food Pantry in Sandy Springs. Over the last six weeks our team has donated 216 lbs. of kale, lettuce, Swiss chard, mustard greens, radishes, peas, spinach, herbs and more!

Prayers of thankfulness for our great weather, soil and volunteers!