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Liturgy and the Natural World
A 5-part Springtime Video Series on Nature and Liturgy
Instructor: The Rev. Dr. Benjamin M. Stewart
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
APRIL 15 Session 2: Trees Clap their Hands, Stars Sing for Joy
MAY 6 Session 5: Earth to Earth: Theology and Spirituality of Green Funeral Practices
Rev. Dr. Benjamin M. Stewart serves as Distinguished Affiliate Faculty at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and as Pastor to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Two Harbors, Minnesota. Ben is a member of the North American Academy of Liturgy and contributes to its Ecology and Liturgy Seminar. His book, A Watered Garden: Christian Worship and Earth’s Ecology, was published in 2011.
THURSDAY MORNING STUDY
A 7-Session Book Discussion Group
Ark Encounter: The Making of a Creationist Theme Park
by James S. Bielo, (New York: New York University Press, 2018)
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
APRIL 11 Genesis 6-9 & Introduction
APRIL 18 Chapter 1: The Power of Entertainment
APRIL 25 Chapter 2: Materializing the Bible
MAY 2 Chapter 3: Cultural Producers
MAY 9 Chapter 4: Conversion as Play
MAY 16 Chapter 5: The Past is Not History
MAY 23 Chapter 6: A Walking Poetics of Faith
Led by Pastor Heagy, group participants will discuss competing views of the Noah’s Ark story in the Bible while reading through a stimulating anthropological study by James S. Bielo. His focus is the Noah’s Ark amusement park in Williamstown, Kentucky. Advance registration is requested. Books will be provided.
Contact the church to register: 412-563-0300 /
Book summary: Opened to the public in July 2016, Ark Encounter is a creationist theme park in Kentucky. The park features a re-creation of Noah's ark, built full scale to specifications drawn from the text of Genesis. The book, Ark Encounter, offers insights about the relationship between religion, entertainment, and fundamentalist Christian claims to the public sphere. James S. Bielo examines these themes, drawing on his behind-the-scenes access to the Ark Encounter team during the initial design of the park. James S. Bielo is anthropologist of religion and an Associate Professor or Religious Studies at Northwestern University.
Calling all campers!! Mark your calendars!
Get ready for VBS - Camp Firelight
When? July 15-19, 2024, 9 am to 12 noon
Where? Mt. Lebanon United Lutheran Church
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! JOIN IN THE FUN!
We have already started planning but we need your help! We have positions for teens and adults as assistants and leaders. Help is needed in Crafts, Bible Storytelling, Music, Science, Games, Snacks, and Decorating. Some tasks are before VBS, during evenings, weekends, etc. Others are during VBS hours: 9 am – noon.
Are you interested in helping at Camp Firelight?
Email Melodie Frankovitch at
VBS Volunteer Meeting
Calling all VBS Camp Firelight Volunteers…Teens and Adults!
Please join us for one of the two orientation meetings for VBS Week:
Sunday, June 2 from 11:15-12:15
Light refreshments will be provided
OR
Monday, June 3, from 7-8 pm
Both meetings will be held in the Social Hall.
“Whenever I’m afraid, I put my trust in you.” ~ Psalm 56:3
VBS THEME FOR 2024
It is all about camping!
Looking for specific items needed to borrow and to donate in the MAY VOICE.
VBS Registration details will be forthcoming!
Start planning now!
July 15-19, 9 am – 12 noon.
Calling All Youth
- Save the Dates: Vacation Bible School will be held July 15 - 19 from 9 am - 12 noon daily. Camp Firelight will be a Summer Camp Adventure with God. (Psalm 56:3)
- Lutherlyn Summer Camp and Family Camp registrations are underway. Spread the word and remember that no child is turned away fro financial reasons. Schedule and other info available at www.lutherlyn.com/summercamp
Worship Schedule
We hold in-person worship on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and 10:00 am. Nursery Care is Available.
Virtual Worship: Join us live on Facebook at 8:30 AM EST.
Classes are held each Sunday at 10 am during the months of September through May.
