Faith Formation Catalog - Fall 2020 - Word of Peace Lutheran Church
Word of Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers, MN
Word of Peace Lutheran Church, Rogers, MN
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Adults<br />
Adult Baptisms<br />
Adults who have not been baptized into the Christian<br />
faith are invited to schedule a baptism at<br />
<strong>Word</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong>. Prior to your baptism, you will<br />
meet with a pastor to explore the meaning <strong>of</strong> baptism,<br />
go over the baptism service and receive<br />
tools and resources for continued faith formation.<br />
To schedule an adult baptism, visit<br />
word<strong>of</strong>peace.org/baptism or contact Janet Lee<br />
in the church <strong>of</strong>fice at jlee@word<strong>of</strong>peace.org<br />
or (763) 496-2400. Child baptism information is<br />
listed on page 8.<br />
Choirs Go Virtual This <strong>Fall</strong><br />
<strong>Word</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> is joining the virtual choir trend<br />
with its own performances this fall. After an online<br />
rehearsal via Zoom, singers record and upload<br />
their videos, which are then combined into one<br />
single performance. The first to perform is the<br />
Voices <strong>of</strong> <strong>Peace</strong> adult choir on Sunday, September<br />
13. Grace Choir (3rd through 7th graders) and<br />
Deo Glorias (women’s gospel choir) will follow<br />
soon after.<br />
If you would like to participate in an upcoming virtual<br />
choir performance, please contact Michael<br />
Sahlen, Minister <strong>of</strong> Worship & Music, at (763) 496-<br />
2412 or msahlen@word<strong>of</strong>peace.org.<br />
Advent Spiritual Practices<br />
What is spirituality? Think <strong>of</strong> it as your connection<br />
to the things you consider meaningful and<br />
holy. For many <strong>of</strong> us, that means praying, observing<br />
rituals, studying texts and attending<br />
religious services. For others, it means nontraditional<br />
structures or notions <strong>of</strong> God such as<br />
taking walks, practicing mindfulness or coloring.<br />
Connecting with God <strong>of</strong>fers more than just<br />
hope. It strengthens our emotional health too.<br />
Regular spiritual practice <strong>of</strong>fers many proven<br />
health benefits, especially when it comes to<br />
our mental health.<br />
During the season <strong>of</strong> Advent, you are invited to<br />
slow down and experience some spiritual<br />
practices. Each week we will explore a variety<br />
<strong>of</strong> spiritual practices, and the sessions will be<br />
made available to you online so you can participate<br />
in a way that best fits your schedule.<br />
More details will be available later this fall. If<br />
you have any questions, please contact Deacon<br />
Lydia Svenulski at<br />
lsvenulski@word<strong>of</strong>peace.org.<br />
Save the Date!<br />
Women’s Christmas Brunch<br />
Saturday, December 5<br />
The Coronavirus will not keep us from celebrating the Advent season! You will gather in your own homes<br />
for a meal with the people with whom you feel safe. Sara Renner and her band will be live online and there<br />
will be many other creative activities being planned for you and your guests on this fun and festive morning.<br />
All <strong>of</strong> this will help you bring in the Christmas season, the season <strong>of</strong> hope! Save the date and watch for<br />
details coming soon!<br />
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