eNews for Thursday, November 3
My Bailiwick
Dear Pilgrims,
November begins with a remembrance of all our loved ones who have died this past year. It’s a somber thanksgiving as we honor their presence in our lives. I hope you’ll be with us for this worship service. We will also be celebrating communion, prepared and served by our confirmands and their mentors. As we move into this season of short days and long nights, let us gather with our loving Pilgrim community for strength, comfort, and courage.
Love,
Carla
CHUM Fall Education Series Continues Tonight
Thursday, November 3 | 5:30-7:30 pm
The next topic in CHUM’s community education series is Substance Use Recovery and Harm Reduction. November trainings are hosted by Twelve Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 632 East 2nd Street, Duluth. Extra parking is available in the lot at Doughtery’s Funeral Home. Doors will open at 5:00 pm for a background on the situation on homelessness in Duluth, with the training to follow. If you can’t make it in person, you can join via Zoom. Visit steppingonupduluth.org for more information and to register.
Newsletter
The next edition of the paper newsletter goes out Thursday, November 10. Please send any items to the office by noon on Tuesday, November 8. Thank you!
Women's Fellowship
All Pilgrim women are invited to gather on Tuesday, November 8, at 1:30 pm in the church parlor. This will be a monthly event on the second Tuesday of the month. At this initial gathering, we will discuss what we would like to do as a group going forward. Come with ideas and enjoy time together with your fellow Pilgrims!
Pilgrim Women's Book Club
Pilgrim Women’s Book Club will meet Monday, November 14, at 4:00 pm via Zoom. This month we are reading Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward. This book won four national awards and was a finalist for seven more.
Part ghost story, part road novel, this historic National Book Award winner is a dazzling journey through Mississippi’s past and present and an epic tale of hope and survival.
Because this is a Book in a Bag selection from the Duluth Public Library there are several copies available in the church office. Stop in and sign one out. You don’t need a library card to do that. The book you sign out will be due back in the church office on Wednesday, November 16, by 2:00 pm.
Save the Dates
Sunday, November 20: Interfaith Thanksgiving Join many Duluth-area congregations for this annual service at 7:00 pm the Sunday before Thanksgiving at Spirit of God Lutheran Church, located at 2431 West Third Street in Duluth.
Saturday, November 26: Hanging of the Greens
Come and help us decorate the sanctuary! We'll gather at 2:00 and take a break for dinner.
Sunday, December 4: Advent Workshop
This is a fun event for everyone following church in fellowship hall. There will be food and Christmas Crafts. Make ornaments, Christmas cookies, wreaths and more. Enjoy a delicious lunch. If you are able to help in some way please contact Mary Anderson or sign up at church in the coming weeks.
Sunday, December 11: Youth Christmas Program
We have chosen A New Star by Sharon K. Catwell for the youth to bring to life. We need actors, readers, singers, instrumentalists, cookie bakers, ushers, and more. Please contact Cindy Grindy and let her know if you are willing and able to participate or help in some way. Thank you!!
Sunday, December 18: Lessons and Carols
Join Pilgrim Choir for a service of Lessons and Carols, featuring familiar tunes in fresh, new arrangements, plus a few surprises. We'll be accompanied by a small orchestra of familiar faces. See you then!
Rekeying—A Reminder
Northern Door and Hardware will begin rekeying our front, parking lont, and alley doors in a couple of weeks. This is the first phase of developing a master key system throughout the entire building. Before that happens, Patrick will be provided with a number of new keys. If you feel you need a front door key because of the work you do for the church, please contact Patrick to get put on the list of those requesting new keys.
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!).
Twin Ports Choral Project: All Things in Time
Saturday, November 12 | 7:30 pm | First Lutheran Church
The search for happiness and fulfillment is unique to each of us and yet universal to our humanity—we all share a need for meaning, for connection, for love, for peace. What dreams do we hold? What do we wish for? How do we maintain hope in the face of disappointment or tragedy? With works both historic and modern, traditional and popular, the Twin Ports Choral Project offers a varied program of choral music exploring the dreams, hopes, wishes, and wants that mark our human experience. Learn more and purchase tickets at twinportschoralproject.org.
Pilgrim Calendar
| This Week at Pilgrim | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 3 | 5:30 pm | CHUM Education Series—Twelve Holy Apostles |
| Saturday, November 5 | 6:10 pm | DSSO "Bill Talks" |
| 7:00 pm | DSSO Concert: A Child of Our Time | |
| Sunday, November 6 | Daylight Saving Time Ends | |
| 9:00 am | Pilgrim Choir | |
| 10:00 am | Sunday Worship | |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour | |
| 11:15 am | Confirmation | |
| 3:00 pm | Fauré Requiem Concert at Sacred Heart | |
| Tuesday, November 8 | Election Day | |
| Newsletter Items Due | ||
| 1:30 pm | Women's Fellowship Meeting | |
| 7:00 pm | Social Justice | |
| Wednesday, November 9 | 3:45 pm | Bellissimo |
| 5:00 pm | Pilgrim Choir | |
| 7:00 pm | Pilgrim Youth Group | |
| Thursday, November 10 | 1:00 pm | Newsletter Prep |
| 5:30 pm | CHUM Street Outreach Dinner at Greysolon | |
| Saturday, November 12 | 1:00 pm | Joan Semenchuk Memorial Service |
| 7:30 pm | Twin Ports Choral Project concert at First Lutheran | |
| Sunday, November 13 | 10:00 am | Sunday Worship |
| 11:00 am | Coffee Hour |
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:
- Hebrews 11 and 12
In case you missed it, you can view last Sunday's worship service on YouTube.
Attendance: 59
YouTube views: 14
Prayers and Condolences
Our heartfelt prayers for friends and family of Joan Semenchuk, who passed away on Wednesday this week. A memorial service will be held at Pilgrim on Saturday, November 12, at 1:00 pm, with a visitation at noon and a reception to follow.
Show Us Your Walks
The view from Shovel Point at Tettegouche State Park
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
There's a new (Spanish-language) cast album of Company starring Antonio Banderas, and it's so fabulous.