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Sunday Virtual Worship Service 3-29-20 (YouTube Video)

We welcome you to our virtual Sunday Service for March 29, 2020. Due to public health concerns, our community is unable to gather in person, but we invite you to enjoy some pieces of what had been planned for this Sunday’s worship service.

Our Virtual Church Service for Sunday, March 29, 2020, the Fifth Sunday in Lent.  Featuring Pastor Sue Schneider, organist Logan Hamilton, a 02-02-20 recording of the ULC Choir singing “O Light Of Life” by Mack Wilberg, and readings and prayers to comfort and surround you with love, hope, and the reminder that we are all Beloved Children of God.

These are things no physical distancing can take away.  Today’s texts are all about life coming out of death, so they feel especially relevant today.  To those living in exile or in the shadow of death, hear God’s promise that in baptism we who have died with Christ will also be raised with him to new life.  Now is the acceptable time. Now is the day of salvation. Holy God, speaking, spoken, and inspiring, ☩ bless you, unbind you, and send you in love and in peace. Amen.

 Thank you for supporting ULC during this COVID-19 event while we are not gathering for common worship on designated Sundays.

Your pledge or free-will offering is needed and gratefully appreciated during this time to keep ULC and its mission(s) adequately funded.

THIS SUNDAY AT ULC

Dearly Beloved,

     First of all, let us take a deep breath and cling to the promise that nothing can separate us from the love of God. That is always our starting point.
     Now, in light of that good news, how do we handle the difficult  news of the exponential  spread of COVID-19 and the recommendations regarding containing it? The most recent recommendations from the King County Board of Health have prompted ULC’s church council to vote that, effective this Sunday, March 15, we adopt online Sunday worship only. We are suspending in-person Sunday morning services through the end of March, when we will revisit the issue.
     This decision has not been made lightly, and it doesn’t mean we aren’t church together. It means we are being mindful of those whose health might be compromised by our gatherings, and that we are following the guidance of health professionals regarding the stewardship of one another’s safety.
     We’ll share how you might view the Sunday morning worship service soon. If you do not have access to the internet, perhaps you can gather with two or three other people who might, and experience worship together.
     It also means we’re going to have to be creative about how to love each other and our broader community, especially the most vulnerable. For the time being the building will be open during the week, though groups who can meet via email or other remote means are encouraged to do so.
     God is with us, today and always.
     Pastor Sue

     If you want to make your regular offering, you are encouraged to use the Tithe.ly app on this site.  Click on the button above “Click Here to Donate or Give Pledge” and follow the instruction.

 

Special offering for March: Refugees Northwest of Lutheran Community Services