Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

December Youth Events - https://mailchi.mp/04484e294c12/pancakesupper-2546131

Papa’s World – What Community means in Community – church

Love this - one of the members at Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA wrote this about our outreach - how we’re a community connecting to and for the larger community. I love this about who we are and I rejoice in how we get to celebrate these relationships!

livinglifedoingitmyway.blog Sherry and Taylorwalking to CommunityLutheran Church I sat in the Narthex – waiting for a young man – Who would speak to the congregation on how our church has impacted his young life. …

“What can’t wait?” This is our #adventtheme this year. What can’t wait in your life? This Sunday we’ll hear about the #hope that cannot wait! #time #patience #waiting #clcsterlingva #artandenvironment #asanctifiedart @sanctifiedart @ Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

Happy Thanksgiving! What do you #givethanks for? #happythanksgiving2019 #thomasmerton #thomasmertonquote #gratitude #thankful #clcsterlingva

It’s the #wednesday before #thanksgiving🦃 What are you #thankful for? #clcsterlingva #freeprayer #freeprayerwednesdays

Two #icons finished and #sealed! One more not pictured! #holyprophetjonah #iconwriting #iconwritingclass #iconographers #josonjaacrylics #clcsterlingva

“O mitten tree, o mitten tree...” Thank you to everyone who has brought in #gifts so far! If you still want to bring in gifts, don’t forget to bring them in by December 9th! #linkmittentree #clcsterlingva #givingback

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"Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise - then you will discover the fullness of your life." -Br. David Steindl-Rast #WordForTheDay⠀
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📷: Jakob Owens

#trueself #identity
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#henrinouwensociety #henrinouwen #dailymeditation #christianquotes

What are you #givingthanks for today?
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“It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich!” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer

May your day be full of the richness of gratitude.

#Inspirationalquotes #grateful #gratitude #Rich #RethinkChurch #Saturday

Reminder: Kid Camp Tonight! - https://mailchi.mp/bc22916d4754/no-games-tonight-middle-schoolers-2538751

No #freeprayer sign because it’s in my car with the #deadbattery! 😂 #soitgoes but stop in until 9:20 this morning! #freeprayerwednesdays #clcsterlingva

We can’t wait for #advent and our #adventtheme! To participate as a candlelighter and reader, contact the church office. #whatcantwait #adventadventure .

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About our Advent logo:
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I chose a font that was messy—one that looks as though it was spray painted on the side of an overpass, or stenciled onto a protest sign. The Advent season itself begs this question, and I wanted the logo to have a feeling of urgency.
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—Lauren Wright Pittman (our director of branding)

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23rd Sunday after Pentecost. #wearewelca #resurrection #peace #joy

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You are held in existence by the love of God, renewed by the Spirit within and among you, and made alive again in Christ. Receive this assurance in Jesus’ name: you are forgiven and freed to live for the healing of the world. (Sundays and Seasons)
#Forgiven #Freed #Alive #Loved #God #Love #ELCA #Lutheran #Church

A #preview of coming attractions... or should I say, “Advent-actions?!” #artandenvironment #paperlace #advent #whatcantwait @sanctifiedart #clcsterlingva

When you are feeling this, please know that it’s normal! - Pr. Annabelle

Brrrr... it’s #cold out there! 🥶 grab a cup of #coffee and stop by for a #chat or some #prayer. #freeprayer #freeprayerwednesdays #clcsterlingva

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How might I embody one of deeply held values today? #DailyQuestion

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How might I embody one of deeply held values today? #DailyQuestion

Thank you, #sundayschool for these #blessingbags made to help our #homeless siblings. #bagsoflove #clcsterlingva #loveyourneighbor

#fliptarp #clcsterlingva

The #artandenvironmentteam got us ready for our #sermonseries on the Fruit of the Spirit! #fruitofthespirit #holyspirit #clcsterlingva #creativity #harvest #thanksgiving #bounty #abundance @ Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

Youth things in November - https://mailchi.mp/8aa3349b6e5a/pancakesupper-2444451

Coffee’s on! Grab a cup and join me for #prayer and/or #conversation. Blessings! #clcsterlingva #coffee #wednesdayvibes

On Wednesday, November 6 we’ll gather to #pray for half an hour. We'll be praying for individuals, the congregation, our #community, and the #world. Bring your #hopes and #dreams, #fears and #worries. Bring yourself. #berefreshed #thewell #john4 #clcsterlingva

On Wednesday, November 6 we’ll gather to #pray for half an hour. We'll be praying for individuals, the congregation, our #community, and the #world. Bring your #hopes and #dreams, #fears and #worries. Bring yourself. #berefreshed #thewell #john4 #clcsterlingva

Power of Positivity

Amazing things can happen when we all pay attention to the needs and give a little!

We should all learn to care more!

Credits: Fosterhjem

Middle School Lock In - https://mailchi.mp/c9477e423bfd/no-games-tonight-middle-schoolers-2361663

Daylight Savings trailer

The date may be wrong at the end, but the reminder is totally valid! Don't forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night!

https://youtu.be/51UpEKX39ZY

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On Sunday, we'll be celebrating #allsaintssunday. Our #artandenvironment team has done a great job preparing for #worship. Come, and be surrounded and uplifted by all the #saints - the #holyones who have taught, encouraged, guided, and supported us. #clcsterling #earthlypilgrimage #faithjourney #feastdays

Interested in learning more about @clcsterlingva, #Christianity, #lutheranism, or becoming a member? Join Pr. Annabelle at 9:30 a.m. on November 3, 10, and 17th for #coffee and #conversation. New members will be received on November 24th during #worship. See you there! #clcsterlingva #welcomingall #growingingrace #sharingchristslove

Good morning! ☀️ I’ll be here until 9:20, but available for #conversation and #prayer all day! As we come up to #allsaintssunday, who are your #saints? #freeprayer #freeprayerwednesdays

#Rwanda is celebrating 25 years of the Lutheran Church in Rwanda this year! #globalchurch #lutheranism #reformationsunday .
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Greetings from the Lutheran Church of Rwanda’s Jubilee Celebration! 📷 Rahel Mwitula Williams

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Today is Reformation Sunday. By the end of the seventeenth century, many Lutheran churches celebrated a festival commemorating Martin Luther's posting of the Ninety-five Theses, a summary of abuses in the church of his time. At the heart of the reform movement was the gospel, the good news that it is by grace through faith that we are justified and set free. (Bread for the Day 2019, p. 414)

"Sola Scriptura" or "Scripture alone" is one of the "solas" of the Reformation. As we celebrate Reformation Sunday and Confirmation Day, our Gospel text asks, "what does it mean to continue in Jesus' word?"

Come and hear more! Wear red and celebrate! Oh, and enjoy a nerdy meme written in "Stranger Things" font just because 🤣

Good morning! ☀️ I’ll be here until 9:20, but welcome #prayerrequests, #phonecalls, and #messages all day (every day!) #freeprayer #freeprayerwednesdays

After the #rains, this beautiful #rainbow with brilliant colors emerged. Thanks for the gorgeous #gift, God! #clcsterlingva #creation #gratitude #appreciation #nofilterneeded @ Community Lutheran Church - Sterling, VA

Photos in frames, loose, or digital (all labeled please!) are due by October 31. Contact the office with any questions! ・・・
#allsaints #cloudofwitnesses #clcsterlingva

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lift up my eyes toward the mountains;
whence shall help come to me?
My help is from the Lord.
- Psalm 121:1-2 "The purpose of [contemplative] prayer is to access that which is most true about us, namely, our divine Source. The divine is always manifesting itself, though mostly in secret, to those who walk in the presence of God and allow this Presence to influence all their relationships."
- Thomas Keating, "Perseverance in Prayer," Reawakenings

Find more about how to persevere in contemplative prayer in our bio by signing up for the Word of the Week

#contemplativeoutreach #centeringprayer #transformation #perseverance #contemplativeprayer
#divine #Presence

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Good question to ponder as a community!

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In a season when we celebrate fear, it's good to be reminded we are granted a spirit of #strength.

#Inspiration #Scripture #RethinkChurch #ThursdayThought #Wisdom

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In a season when we celebrate fear, it's good to be reminded we are granted a spirit of #strength.

#Inspiration #Scripture #RethinkChurch #ThursdayThought #Wisdom

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What does it look like to #listen with #courage *and* #vulnerability? Could learning how to listen in such a way help bridge the divide we face in our #polarizedsociety? Come for #respectful #discussion and #chat over lunch. RSVP to pastorannabelle(@)communitylutheran.org. #livingroomconversations #dialogue #growinginunderstanding #clcsterlingva

See you on #saturday for #oktoberfest! #getyouroompahon #ziggyzaggyziggyzaggyoioioi #clcsterlingva