eNews for Thursday, September 1
My Bailiwick
Dear Pilgrims,
We’ve turned the calendar page to September—yikes! May this be a month of new commitment and hope.
Remember that this Sunday, September 4, we are all invited to worship at Peace UCC at 9:00 am to help celebrate Duluth/Superior Pride. We won’t have worship at Pilgrim this Sunday, which is fortunate timing because the parking lot is being seal-coated tomorrow and we shouldn’t drive on it till next week anyway!
Tonight, Cindy Grindy and I are meeting with Sunday School teachers to help prepare for this next school year, and tomorrow night is movie night with our teens. Then next week, our new youth group adult advisors will meet to help plan a year of activities and hopes with and for Pilgrim’s teens. Also, our choir begins rehearsals next week, and Salter Hall carpeting is being cleaned and on and on and on!
All these activities are in preparation for the beginning of our church year—Sunday, September 11. Please make every effort to be with us for worship as we dedicate our church year to the glory of God.
In the meantime, blessings to you all this Labor Day weekend. Spare a thought to all those who advocated for fair labor practices and protections in the late 1800s. Now if we could just assure a livable minimum wage!
Love,
Carla
Parking Lot Resurfacing
The parking lot at Pilgrim will be closed Friday, September 2, for resurfacing. With good weather, it will open again on Monday, September 5.
No Worship at Pilgrim this Sunday
Join us at Peace Church (1111 N 11th Ave E) at 9:00 am for an interfaith Pride service, with breakfast to follow.
Office Closed Monday
Our building and offices will be closed Monday, September 5, for the Labor Day holiday.
Help Wanted
Pilgrim is seeking qualified candidates for a Livestream Video Operator for Sunday mornings, funerals, weddings and special events. The schedule is flexible, and the pay is competitive. Paid training will be provided. Please call (218) 590-3784 with any questions about the position or equipment.
Applicants should submit a résumé and two references.
Visit pilgrimduluth.org/about to view a complete job description.
Youth and Families
We are looking forward to an exciting time in Sunday School, Joyful Noise and Youth Group for the 2022-2023 church school year. Pilgrims have been stepping up to help out and make this year a wonderful experience for our youth. Please fill out the registration form for your child.
Pilgrim Book Club
Pilgrim Women’s Book Club will be via Zoom on Monday, September 12, at 4:00 pm. Our book choice for the month is Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan. The Library Journal’s starred review says, “Callahan crafts a masterpiece that details the friendship and ultimate romance between the real Davidman and Lewis [that’s C. S. Lewis] … Callahan’s writing is riveting and her characters spring to life.” Because this is a Book Club in a Bag, there are multiple copies available. Stop in the church office to sign out a copy. Then, please join us for a lively discussion on September 12 at 4:00 pm. See you there!
Damiano Soup Kitchen
Pilgrim members, the next opportunity for volunteering at the Damiano Soup Kitchen is Monday, August 22, 8:30 am-1:00 pm. 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.
Show Us Your Walks
From Steve Therrien, Noatak River, Gates of the Arctic National Park (photo by Sam Cook)
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
Some of my favorite, lesser known songs by Kurt Weil, sung by Julie Andrews with André Previn at the piano.