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A LITANY FOR JUNETEENTH

Celebration rises, recognizing what has been done and left undone,
knowing there is still and yet much to do, so much further to go.
Celebration rises, naming the victories, recognizing the challenges yet ahead.
Celebration rises on voices offering unfinished praise.
Lest our feet stray from the places,
our God where we met thee;
lest our hearts drunk with the wine of the world we forget thee;

Celebration rises, resisting illusions,
to be embraced by the real and abiding presence of God who breaks our chains,
and sets us free for freedom, in power and love and joy.
God of our weary years, God of our silent tears
thou who hast brought us thus far on our way;
thou who has by thy might led us into the light,
keep us forever in the path, we pray.

Celebration rises, with the power of healing wings and promise to endure.
Celebration rises, celebrating that by God’s grace,
I am because You are, You are because I am;
Celebrating that the fullness of my humanity does not diminish yours
and the fullness of your humanity does not diminish mine.
Shadowed beneath thy hand may we forever stand, true to our God …
True to who we are, True to who we have been and who we are becoming,
thanks be to God.

Copyright © 2019 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

UPDATED CHURCH HOURS

To best support the staff, the church office will be open Tuesday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Mark your calendar: July 16th-July 21st you can join the “Explore the Core” week to learn all about Habitat Metro Denver’s Core Volunteer Program! Whether you’re looking to fill some spare time, meet people, gain new skills, or make a lasting tangible difference in the community, you’ll be able to experience first-hand what it’s like to be a Core Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. During this special week Habitat for Humanity will host several events to find out if Habitat's Core Volunteer Program is right for you. These include designated volunteer days at our ReStores where you can volunteer in a position of your choice (positions include Cashiering, Floor and Customer Service, Dock Assistance and more!). 

GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS. SEPTEMBER 8

We want to provide multiple opportunities for members of all ages to serve the community – activities suitable for small children and older adults to activities that are better for teens and adults. If you would like to make sure that we live up to our mission statement, “Welcomed, just as we are. Sent, to be a reflection of God’s love,” please prayerfully consider if you can help with this amazing ministry! Can you help to organize or publicize it? Do you have great ideas for projects? Contact a council member and let us know (council@stplc.org)!

SIGN UP FOR DAY CAMP OR REFER A FRIEND!

DAY CAMP SPIRIT DAYS!

DAY CAMP SPIRIT DAYS: Turn t-shirts into Friendship Bracelets!

Join the Day Camp Spirit Days opening challenge! Wear any Rainbow Trail or Day Camp shirt to church on Sunday or snap a selfie at a church or service event and score a Friendship Bracelet from the Day Camp swag bag! Send pics to Arielle (awilson@stplc.org) or Ms. Mary (mpratt@stplc.org).

Once you register (free!) for day camp or volunteering, a bracelet is yours, too. How many bracelets can you collect? Watch for more Spirit Day challenges as we get closer to Day Camp July 8-11! Register today!

WHO’S WHO AT SAINT PETER?

Introduce yourself! Get to know the stories and histories of the faces you see on Sunday. Send Arielle (awilson@stplc.org) pictures and a few trivia pieces, and you might be featured in an upcoming newsletter. Make connections and start conversations with your Saint Peter community!

SAVE THE DATE! WE RUN SO THEY MAY WALK 5K: AUG 24

Get ready for the 16th Annual “We Run So They May Walk” 5K Race to support Tanzanian missions! Meander through the neighborhood with friends and family (or challenge yourself to Catch the Waggoners).

The event is Saturday, August 24. SIGN UP NOW! Read all about why StPLC supports these critical medical missions here. Are you interested in helping to plan or sponsor? Please reach out to Terri Mohrhaus, Valerie Watkins or Carol Mayer!

SEND MAIL TO RAINBOW TRAIL CAMPERS

We have lots of Rainbow Trail Campers this summer who would enjoy receiving a note from YOU! The most reliable way to send a note is by email. Here’s how: Go to www.rainbowtrail.org. Click the red “email your camper” button on the top right of the page. All you need to know is the first and last name of the StPLC camper. Write a short note. That’s it! Mila P., and Drew B. are at camp June 16-22. Ava P. is at camp June 16-19. If you wish to verify last names, just reach out to Ms. Mary mpratt@stplc.org.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD WITH AN StPLC GOOGLE REVIEW!

If you haven’t already left a review online, please take a couple of minutes this week to share with the online world what you think is special about our South Denver church. It’s free to do and will only take you a couple of minutes. You can find instructions from Google here. You can find the Saint Peter listing here.