eNews for Thursday, June 16
My Bailiwick
Dear Pilgrims,
I am so looking forward to seeing you this Sunday for worship and the annual meeting of the congregation. In our Congregational polity, the annual meeting is kind of a big deal. Among other things, it’s a reminder that the congregation is the foundation of the church—you own the building and the responsibility for its care and upkeep; you hire the minister, and, should you be so inclined, you could fire the minister (please don’t); you decide what we should spend and how and where we should spend it. In other words, this is where all that stuff gets decided! So please, if it is at ALL possible, plan to attend the annual meeting in the sanctuary after worship, or on Zoom via the link below.
Also on June 19, we join in the celebration of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—surely a sacred event worthy of our attention and remembrance.
But before all that, a wonderful Four Hand Piano Concert this Friday evening at 7:00 pm with our very own Jessica Schroeder and Patrick Colvin to kick off the fundraising for the rebuilding of the Steinway piano in the sanctuary. I hope I will see you there!
Love to us all,
Carla
Annual Meeting
Join us Sunday, June 19, after worship for Pilgrim's annual congregational meeting in the sanctuary. You can read this year's annual report here.
If you can't attend in person, please join us on Zoom.
Blessing Box
The Blessing Box is empty! Please bring your nonperishable items, ready-to-eat meals, and supplies.
CHUM News
Rhubarb Festival | Saturday, June 25
CHUM's annual Rhubarb Festival is right around the corner and we can't do it without you! We are looking for more volunteers to help us set up, sell merchandise, run kids' activities, and help with our food booths. It's a lot of fun at the beautiful Stella Maris Holy Rosary Campus!
Calling All Woodworkers!
Stepping On Up is in need of at least 10 picnic tables for folks living in tents or cars to gather around. Sounds like a great Eagle Scout project for a really good cause! Tent platforms will also be needed soon. Contact Joel Kilgour if you can help!
Piano-Four-Hands Recital
Friday, June 17 | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary
Jessica Schroeder and Patrick Colvin present a piano-four-hands recital featuring singers Tasha Kapp, Clara Osowski, Brian Kapp, and Richard Carrick. Join us for a fun event in the sanctuary. Tell your friends!
Damiano Soup Kitchen
Pilgrim members, the next opportunity for volunteering at the Damiano Soup Kitchen is Monday, June 27, from 8:30 to 1:00. Two or three volunteers are needed. Please contact the church office if you are willing to help at office@pilgrimduluth.org or (218) 724-8503.
Calendar
| This Week at Pilgrim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 19 | 10:00 am | Sunday Worship |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:15 am | Annual Meeting | |
| Monday, June 20 | 4:30 pm | Christian Education Meeting |
| Tuesday, June 21 | 8:00 am | Men's Breakfast |
| Wednesday, June 22 | 11:00 am | Helen Rivers Memorial Service |
| Saturday, June 25 | 11:00 am | Kathy Carlson Memorial Service |
| Sunday, June 26 | 10:00 am | Sunday Worship |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:15 am | Annual Meeting |
Sunday Worship at Pilgrim
Join us Sunday at 10:00 am for Sunday Worship at Pilgrim, in person or online. You can view the service on Pilgrim's YouTube channel.
You can download a Bulletin here.
This Sunday's scripture reading:
- 1 Kings 19:1-13
- Psalm 42
In case you missed it, you can view last Sunday's worship service on YouTube.
Attendance: 54
YouTube views: 10
Prayers and Condolences
Condolences to friends and family of Kathy Carlson, who died April 13. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, at 11:00 am, at Pilgrim. You can read an obituary in the Duluth News Tribune.
Condolences to friends and family of Helen Rivers, who died May 12. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 22, at 11:00 am, at Pilgrim. You can read an obituary in the Duluth News Tribune.
Condolences to friends and family of Betty Buchanan, who died June 2. You can read an obituary in the Duluth News Tribune.
Condolences to friends and family of Jane DeVaney, Deb DeVaney's mother, who died June 7. A service will be held in Aurora, Minn., on Monday, June 20. You can read an obituary in the Mesabi Tribune.
Show Us Your Walks
A very determined tree by Lester River
We're lucky to live in a community with so much beauty and access to nature. Send Patrick your photos to share your walks with us in future emails!
What Patrick's Listening To
A new one for me! Here's American composer Jennifer Higdon's Pulitzer-winning Violin Concerto played by Hilary Hahn.