Newsletter OSLC Faith & Justice

Thought after Tuesday from a progressive substack: “Let’s celebrate our win. Feel the joy. Appreciate the stunning beauty of America. Relish our diversity and decency.

….But tomorrow, we continue the fight.”   

EVENTS THIS WEEK AND NEXT: (11-9 thru 11-21)

• Monday, November 9, 7:00pm: Louder Than Guns at The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut (26th & Walnut) Boulder CO – Admission $11.50. Music documentary film, followed by a guided community dialogue, dedicated to bridging the divide and sparking meaningful conversation on gun safety and reducing gun violence. Tickets and More Info HERE 
• November 10, 6-8 pm: Equipping the Church to Dismantle White Supremacy, Part 4 of 5, webinar from the ELCA.  One-Click Login  on Tuesday or REGISTER HERE to attend and/or receive access to recordings of current and previous webinars in the series.
• Saturday, November 14, 3-5 pm: Moms Demand Action Fort Collins meets at The Neighbor (144 S Mason St, Fort Collins). More information about our local Gun Violence Prevention group and their current supply drive for Crossroads Safehouse HERE 
• Wednesday, November 18, 7- 9 pm:  Bright Stars of Bethlehem: Faith at Times of Crises, at Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, 1980 Dahlia St., Denver.  More information and register HERE Pastor Leta plans to attend. Contact her if interested in going with her!
• Thursday, November 19: Tour de Turkey is Larimer County Food Bank’s annual Thanksgiving drive to help ensure local families in our school districts have a bird for the holiday to enjoy a fresh, nutritious and warm meal. Final collection day, but turkeys can be dropped off earlier, too. More Information HERE

FUTURE EVENTS:  (save the date)

• December 11–12, (Friday Noon–Saturday Noon)  RMS Advocacy: Strategic planning Gathering   Denver, Colorado | In Person & Online. This is a strategic planning gathering, not a training or public witness event. Together, we’ll engage in conversation, discernment, and identifying potential next steps for advocacy ministry in our synod. Pastor Leta plans to participate. Contact her for more information.

THIS WEEK’S ADVOCACY ACTIONS:

• None! Take the week off to celebrate….then be ready to hold our newly elected officials accountable!

WORTH SHARING:

• Thoughts After Tuesday’s Election:
  • Rev. Jim Wallace Substack:  Is the U.S. Ready to Love Thy Neighbor?
  • Sharon McMahon Substack: The Road to 2028 Runs Through the Pews
  • Rev. Sarah Trone Garriott, a Democratic and an Evangelical Lutheran Church in America minister, defeated Republican Rep. Zach Nunn.for a seat in Congress. Word & Way:  They’re Not Real Pastors

Let us  not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.  Galatians 6:9