Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

clcsterlingva Our Outdoor Worship Service on Sunday needs a little more support. Would you consider serving? If so, please use this link to the sign-up in Signup Genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054da8aa2eabf85-outdoor

clcsterlingva Join us in our parking lot for Outdoor Worship! Sitting in front of our cars, we will worship and share Holy Communion together.

Please note that these guidelines from the CDC and VA Health department must be followed:
-All attendees must wear masks.
-Temperature scans are recommended if the leader has access to an infrared, no-touch thermometer.
-Maintain social distancing - at least 6 ft
-Bring your own chairs/picnic blankets.
-Avoid “shared” items - pens, paper, food, crafts, books.
-Avoid hugs and handshakes in favor of waving or bowing.
-Consider staying home if you are in a vulnerable or at risk categories.
-Anyone who is sick, has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 must stay home and away from others.

In addition, there will be no access to the interior of the church. Bathrooms are not available.

We cannot wait to see you in person!

For those who cannot join us in person, we will be live streaming worship on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/clcsterling/

If it rains at all, please stay home and we will live stream worship from indoors. #clcsterlingva #worshiptogether2020 #worshipinthegreatoutdoors

Evening Prayer - Visio Divina with Robert Lenz’ “The Christ of Marknoll”

Evening Prayer - World Council of Churches Prayer Cycle

Worship Servants: It's here! On the first and third Sundays of each month, Communion Services will be held in our parking lot at 10am. Our Worship Servant roles have changed: set up and take down the stereo/sound system; collect food for LINK; direct cars to their spots; distribute bulletins and communion sets; read the Gospel; and assist Pastor Annabelle. Be sure to read the descriptions in the sign-up form.

If you would like to serve, please use this link to the sign-up in Signup Genius. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054da8aa2eabf85-outdoor

Evening Prayer - Psalm 144

Psalm 144 from Nan C. Merrill’s “Psalms for Praying: An Invitation to Wholeness”

Calling all Teachers! Training is TONIGHT at 7 pm. Check your email for the Zoom information. If you cannot find it or have questions, please reach out to [email protected] #clcsterlingva #sundayschool

Evening Prayer - Lectio Divina with Matthew 20:8-16

Let the bells ring!!!!! Setting up for tonight’s first bell choir.

Don’t forget to grab your vinyl #clcsterlingva #stickers on Sunday at #outdoorworship!! #churchmerch #holyspirit #stainedglass #stainedglasssticker #welcominggrowingsharing

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on #zoom for a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts. We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information and the Zoom link, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

The Deaconess Community

Prayer for Firefighters and Emergency Responders
Protector of all, we pray for firefighters and all who risk their lives to save the lives of others. Surround them with the comfort of your everlasting promise of love and mercy. Keep them safe from harm and grant courage in danger, calm in emergencies, and wisdom in unexpected situations. God of mercy,
 Hear our prayer.

Modified from: “Day of Service Worship Resources,” ELCA

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Good morning Community! We're excited to worship with you all on this wonderful Sunday morning! Here is the bulletin for worship:https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-13-Pentecost-15.pdf

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Our Backpack Blessing will be digital this year. Please have your technology/learning tools available on Sunday morning during the service. We'll be handing out CLC vinyl stickers to decorate laptops and water bottles/thermoses on the 27th during in-person worship.

We're now in the Time after Pentecost, also known as Ordinary Time. But there's nothing "ordinary" about it! We hear #parables and stories of Jesus' ministry and through the Holy Spirit poured out on Pentecost, we #grow like creation around us!
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So join us for worship Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. on Facebook Live (clcsterling) as we experience how the #extraordinary breaks into the #ordinary. The bulletins are posted on the Facebook Livestream as well as our website: communitylutheran.org under "Announcements." See you there!

Thank you to Joan, Mimi, Dee Dee, and Tracey (the ice cream truck owner) for making tonight’s ice cream party happen and for all who came on a beautiful evening to make it a fabulous success!

Are you ready for some ice cream?! Tonight, bring your own chairs/picnic blankets and we'll enjoy a socially distanced ice cream party outside with an ice cream truck (bring cash or cards for payment). In the event of rain, we'll postpone until September 25th at 6:30 PM. #icecreamparty🍦 #togetheragain #clcsterlingva

Please note, the following guidelines as recommended by the CDC and VA Health Department must be adhered to:
• All attendees must wear masks.
• Maintain social distancing - at least 6 ft.
• Avoid hugs and handshakes in favor of waving or bowing.
• Bathrooms are available for emergencies only. If used, they must be disinfected using the spray cleaner provided in each bathroom. There will otherwise be no access to the interior of the church.
• Anyone who is sick, has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 must stay home and away from others.

We're now in the Time after Pentecost, also known as Ordinary Time. But there's nothing "ordinary" about it! We hear #parables and stories of Jesus' ministry and through the Holy Spirit poured out on Pentecost, we #grow like creation around us!
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So join us for worship Sunday mornings at 10:00 a.m. on Facebook Live (clcsterling) as we experience how the #extraordinary breaks into the #ordinary. The bulletins are posted on the Facebook Livestream as well as our website: communitylutheran.org under "Announcements." See you there!

Where were you that day?

We continue to pray for all of those affected by this day’s events and all that followed. May Christ’s comfort and the peace that passes all understanding guard our hearts and minds as we remember, mourn, come together on this day.

Today we remember the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

To see more Lutheran stories remembering 9/11, you can access Living Lutheran's archive at https://www.livinglutheran.org/tag/911/.

Evening Prayer - Visio Divina

We've already started to meet for #youthgroup and #youthforum and we can't wait to have you join in the fun! Don't forget to fill in your registration forms: https://tinyurl.com/y6l5vp5j and send them to Zach. #clcsterlingva #clcsterlingvayouth #startingthefalloffright

Sunday School will be here before you know it! Please help us by filling out a Student Registration form and returning it to [email protected]. Form can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/y64lu4js #clcsterlingva #sundayschool

Evening Prayer - World Council of Churches Prayer Cycle

Bring your own chairs/picnic blankets and we'll enjoy a socially distanced ice cream party outside with an ice cream truck (bring cash or cards for payment). In the event of rain, we'll postpone until September 25th at 6:30 PM.

Please note, the following guidelines as recommended by the CDC and VA Health Department must be adhered to:
• All attendees must wear masks.
• Temperature scans are recommended if the leader has access to an infrared, no-touch thermometer.
• Maintain social distancing - at least 6 ft.
• Avoid “shared” items - pens, paper, food, crafts, books.
• Avoid hugs and handshakes in favor of waving or bowing.
• Bathrooms are available for emergencies only. If used, they must be disinfected using the spray cleaner provided in each bathroom. There will otherwise be no access to the interior of the church.
• Anyone who is sick, has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 must stay home and away from others.

[09/08/20]   For evening prayer tonight, beging with silence and centering yourself and then take some time to meditate on something that gives you life and restores your soul.

-What is it?
-Is it a surprise to you that you feel this way about this thing?
-How might others describe you after you’ve had time to pursue this activity?
-How does it change you or has it changed you?
-How might you make more time for this in your week?

Happy Labor Day! I hope you get time off to rest and be refreshed today!

On Labor Day we recognize the work people do for the benefit of society and the sustenance of their families. We pray that all have fair, safe work, are renewed through times of sabbath, and find joy and fulfillment in their labor; we pray for all those who seek employment and for the well-being and care for people who are unable to work.

Join us every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. on #zoom for a #biblestudy on the coming Sunday's texts. We'll #read, #wrestle with, and #interpret #scripture together so bring your #bibles, #experiences, #thoughts, and #questions. #seekers and #doubters are always welcome as well!
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For more information and the Zoom link, contact Pr. Annabelle: [email protected]

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made today's first outdoor worship a smashing success! It was absolutely amazing and incredibly moving to be able to see each other ❤️

And we were joined during the sermon by our beautiful friend the Bald Eagle (photos by Marissa)! If you have other photos, feel free to post (only tag people if you have their permission, please!)

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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Good morning Community! It is so great to see so many smiling faces today! Here is the bulletin for worship on this gorgeous day!https://communitylutheran.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2020-09-06-Pentecost-14-Outdoor-Worship.pdf

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Calling all High Schoolers! Grab your chairs and blankets and gather underneath the tree outside of the Preschool entrance on Sunday, September 6th at 11:00 AM (after the outdoor service). We'll catch up and talk about current events, Scripture, and how our faith intersects with the world. See you there! #clcsterlingva #clcyouthforum

Are you ready for some ice cream?! Bring your own chairs/picnic blankets and we'll enjoy a socially distanced ice cream party outside with an ice cream truck (bring cash or cards for payment). In the event of rain, we'll postpone until September 25th at 6:30 PM. #icecreamparty🍦 #clcsterlingva #fellowshipandfun #togetheragain

Please note, the following guidelines as recommended by the CDC and VA Health Department must be adhered to:
• All attendees must wear masks.
• Maintain social distancing - at least 6 ft.
• Avoid hugs and handshakes in favor of waving or bowing.
• Bathrooms are available for emergencies only. If used, they must be disinfected using the spray cleaner provided in each bathroom. There will otherwise be no access to the interior of the church.
• Anyone who is sick, has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 must stay home and away from others.

Join us in our parking lot for Outdoor Worship! Sitting in front of our cars, we will worship and share Holy Communion together. The set up will be theater-in-the-round with worship leadership in the center. There will be limited seating for people to sit in the round in front of their cars. However, you may sit on the hill behind the basketball hoop as long as you maintain appropriate social distancing.

Please note that these guidelines from the CDC and VA Health department must be followed:
-All attendees must wear masks.
-Temperature scans are recommended if the leader has access to an infrared, no-touch thermometer.
-Maintain social distancing - at least 6 ft
-Bring your own chairs/picnic blankets.
-Avoid “shared” items - pens, paper, food, crafts, books.
-Avoid hugs and handshakes in favor of waving or bowing.
-Consider staying home if you are in a vulnerable or at risk categories.
-Anyone who is sick, has symptoms consistent with COVID-19 or has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 must stay home and away from others.

In addition, there will be no access to the interior of the church. Bathrooms are not available.

We cannot wait to see you in person!

For those who cannot join us in person, we will be live streaming worship on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/clcsterling/

If it rains at all, please stay home and we will live stream worship from indoors. #clcsterlingva #worshiptogether2020 #worshipinthegreatoutdoors