eNews for Thursday, September 29
My Bailiwick
Dear Pilgrims,
Last night’s Youth Group gathering was especially wonderful. Pilgrim’s kids are thoughtful, engaged, honest, and generous. It is a real privilege to meet with them. I think of them as I imagine the threat of school shootings. I think of our littlest Pilgrims who, when they go to school, learn how to do active shooter drills. How did we get here? How can we do better for the sake of our children?
This Saturday, David Hogg is visiting Duluth. He’ll be speaking at a rally scheduled from noon-3:00 pm at Leif Erikson Park, along the lake, hosted by Peace UCC as part of their 150th celebration. David is a survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Forida. He and a group of fellow students channeled their grief and trauma into activism by organizing “March for Our Lives”. Additionally, David co-authored the book Never Again: A New Generation Draws the Line (Random House, New York, 2018). Music begins at noon, the program begins at 1:00, and David will speak around 1:30. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, and I’ll see you there.
Also, this Sunday we are celebrating World Communion Sunday in worship, with a variety of breads and prayers for our beautiful, dangerous, complicated world.
I hope I see you both Saturday AND Sunday.
Love,
Carla
Rekeying
News Flash! Over the years our Church experiences normal turnover on committees, etc. The problem is that a number of people in leadership roles over those years have been given keys for the front and side doors, and now we aren’t sure exactly who has keys and are they in a position where they really need a key. As people left leadership positions the keys were not always given back to the Business Office. Because of potential security issues due to the large number of keys out there, the Building and Finance Committee has authorized the rekeying of the access doors (front, parking lot and alley) and certain other doors on the main floor. They are concerned about people's safety and property security and would like to tighten things up a bit. This is the first phase of developing a master key system throughout the entire building.
Northern Door and Hardware will begin the key change in a couple of weeks. Before that happens, Patrick will be provided with a number of new keys. If you need a door key because of the work you do for the church, please contact Patrick to get signed up so you can receive a new key. Once the doors have been rekeyed, the old keys can be discarded as they will no longer be functional.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. (218) 390-2393
Thanks,
Jon Welles
Directory Updates
Membership and Growth Ministry is planning to print new church directories this fall. If you've moved, or changed phone numbers or email addresses recently, please take a moment to send your updated contact info to the office.
CHUM News
You're invited to the 2022 CHUM Street Outreach Dinner. This event is an effort to raise $60,000 for CHUM's Street Outreach Program. Deb Holman, CHUM street outreach specialist, works with people who are living on the streets or in the woods in Duluth. She does what is necessary to keep them safe and assist them with keeping appointments that help them obtain housing. This is often a long process with many small successes each year. During the dinner, you will hear about the Outreach Program, its history of success, and future plans. Deb will answer your questions about this important work. Tickets for the dinner are $40 if purchased by October 15, and $50 thereafter. The deadline to purchase tickets is October 25. For more information and to register, check out the event page on the CHUM website. The event will be at Greysolon Ballroom on Thursday, November 10. Doors open at 5:30.
Second Saturdays of Support: Each month we plan to gather the morning of the Second Saturday, and tasks will vary based on emerging needs and the unique interest of the host congregation or organization. Come when you are able, when you want to hang out with some really cool people, or when you want to learn a new skill! We welcome youth (middle and high school) and adults of any age to participate. On October 8th, join us in the kitchen at St. Paul’s from 9-noon as we prepare Egg Roll Casserole crockpot meals-in-a-bag for folks at CHUM’s St. Francis Apartments. Food insecurity is an issue for our residents. This activity celebrates our ability to use local garden abundance to meet their needs! Sign up for October’s Second Saturday, or call Rev. Patricia Benson at (218) 724 3535 ext. 206. Let me know if you have veggies to share!
Fall Education Series Continues October 6. The next topic in CHUM’s community education series is youth homelessness, and will be held at 5:30 pm at First Covenant Church at 2101 West Second Street in Duluth. If you can’t make it in person, you can join via Zoom. Visit steppingonupduluth.org for more information and to register.
Rally for Peace
Saturday, October 1 | Noon-3:00 pm | Leif Erikson Park
Author, activist and survivor of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, Florida, David Hogg will be the keynote speaker at the Peace Church Rally for Peace on Saturday, October 1, 2022, Noon-3 pm, at Leif Erikson Park.
Co-founder of the March For Our Lives Movement, Hogg was a senior in 2018 when 17 people were killed in America's largest school shooting. Committed to becoming an agent for change, he resolved that no other young person should have to experience the tragic impact of gun violence. His presentation is titled: “Engage in the Change: Our Generation Must Own Democracy."
The event starts at noon with music by “Born Too Late.” Other speakers include Duluth Mayor Emily Larson, and students from our high schools and universities. The event is free and open to the community. Bring a blanket or chair.
Lyric Opera of the North's Production of As One
Lyric Opera of the North (LOON) begins its season with As One, a chamber opera about the journey of a young person towards wholeness. The opera is 75 minutes long and consists of two singers and a string quartet. "As One" tells the story of a trans woman named Hannah and her journey toward self-discovery and acceptance. Lucas Bouk sings the role of Hannah-Before and our own Georgia Jacobson sings the role of Hannah-After. Both Lucas Bouk and the conductor, Alexandra Enyart, are transgender. Performances are at Clyde Iron Works on Monday, October 10 and Tuesday, October 11 at 7:00 pm.
Visit loonopera.org for more information and to buy tickets.
A Child of Our Time with the DSSO
Join your fellow Pilgrims on Saturday, November 5, for this powerful concert by the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra and the Duluth Superior Chorus. Here is what the DSSO website says about this concert event:
Michael Tippett wrote A Child of Our Time between 1939 and 1941. After the Nazi’s “Kristallnacht” (November pogroms) had left a profound impression on Tippett, he decided to write an oratorio in support of oppressed people everywhere. The result was his stunning A Child of Our Time, written for chorus, orchestra, and vocal soloists. Tippett’s work has become most famous for its ingenious use of African American spirituals that connect the different parts of the oratorio. It is one of those rare works that is thought provoking, yet healing at the same time.
The DSSO has set aside a block of twenty tickets for Pilgrim Church at $20 each. You can sign up during coffee hour on Sunday, or contact Patrick in the office. Please make your checks out to Pilgrim.
Fauré Requiem Concert
Sunday, November 6 | 3:00 pm | Sacred Heart Music Center
The Friends of the Felgemaker are planning a concert this fall to showcase the historic Felgemaker Opus 664 organ. Join us for a presentation of Fauré’s Requiem featuring many friends of Pilgrim Church: Charles Sundquist (conductor), Velda Bell, Rachael Kresha, Brian and Tasha Kapp, Mark Hakes, Richard Carrick, and Patrick Colvin (among others!).
Music at Pilgrim
Pilgrim Choir and Bellissimo are back! We’re open to ringers and singers at all skill levels—come join us! Pilgrim Choir sings at worship two to three times each month, and rehearses Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 pm. Bellissimo rings on Sunday mornings around once a month, and rehearses Wednesdays at 3:45. Rehearsal times will likely change starting in January, so look out for future announcements. Hope to see you there!
| This Week at Pilgrim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 1 | 12:00 pm | Rally for Peace (Leif Erikson Park) |
| Sunday, October 2 | 9:00 am | Pilgrim Choir |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship | |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| Tuesday, October 4 | 8:00 am | Men's Breakfast |
| 4:30 pm | Stewardship Meeting | |
| Wednesday, October 5 | 2:30 pm | Piano Fundraising Meeting |
| 3:45 pm | Bellissimo | |
| 5:00 pm | Pilgrim Choir | |
| 7:00 pm | Pilgrim Youth Group | |
| Thursday, October 6 | 5:30 pm | CHUM Education Series: Youth Homelessness—First Covenant |
| Sunday, October 9 | 9:00 am | Pilgrim Choir |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship | |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:15 am | Confirmation |
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:
- Lamentations 1:1-6
In case you missed it, you can view last Sunday's worship service on YouTube.
Attendance: 51
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Prayers and Condolences
Carol Bacig fell and broke her arm last week, and expects to take six weeks to recover. According to Carol, Brian (the gourmet) is taking good care of her.
Show Us Your Walks
From Clyde Johnson, changing leaves at Hartley
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
The delightful Judy Kuhn sings "Loving You" from Passion.