Salt & Light Week of Jan 22-28, 2023

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023, SALT & LIGHT GATHERING START TIME WILL CHANGE FROM 11AM TO 10AM

We are now in the
season After Epiphany!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22, 2023

8:30-9:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
Learning Circle in the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

8:45-9:45am Chor Rehearsal

10:00-11:30am Salt and Light Gathering

  • Rev. Alison Killeen, Scripture Reflection

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Micah Gorans, and Guests Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating
    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson
    Zoom AV Team

In-Person
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Zoom Info
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512
Covid Protocol
Masks are optional AND required when singing.
Thank you for considering the needs of the community.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality/refreshments

Talk with or email: Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Rev. James Lowell Seiffert, father of Sue Seiffert, (one of Redeemer Lutheran’s first interns), entered eternal life on Monday (Dec. 26) , at the age of 96 years, 7 months, and 19 days. St. Mark's Lutheran will hold the memorial service on Saturday, January 28th, at 10am. To join the service via Zoom, use the following link: St Mark Lutheran Zoom link 

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY
!

We will share our art welcoming Leaven’s new Director/Organizer and Salt & Light’s Pastor, Alison Killeen. We will share ourselves through our art in a Welcome to the Home We All Share.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

Epiphany stars were chosen and infused with our creativity for the community. So many airplanes were made and flown AND during Leaven Community Annual Meeting LaVeta and friends did a Gingerbread House Deconstruction/ Everything was “recycled.”

Hi there!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the NE Kids Collective for 2023 for elementary school-age kids as well as their families. We will be having an info meeting with leaders, parents and folks who might be interested at 3PM on Sunday January 22, 2023 AT Central Lutheran in the Play Space located at 1820 NE 21st Ave, Portland, OR. Enter through the parking lot door and head downstairs.

Building on the groundwork laid by Deacon Bonnie of Central Lutheran and Melissa Olmstead of Westminster Presbyterian, Dcn. Bonnie and I wish to continue journeying with our kids in discovering the all encompassing love of God as well as exploring the zillion ways this love can be known and expressed in our everyday lives.

The gatherings will be taking place on a monthly basis during the school year on Sunday afternoons starting on February 26.

Our times together will be highly interactive and revolve around creativity, celebration as well as hospitality as we seek to discover and enjoy the unconditional love of God in our lives. In each gathering, there will be extended times of imaginative hands-on exploration, a short time of celebration involving stories, prayer, songs, silliness, games, show and tell, etc.  We hope to end each gathering with a meal together, enjoying each other’s company.

Salt & Light Week of Jan 8-14, 2023

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023, SALT & LIGHT GATHERING START TIME WILL CHANGE FROM 11AM TO 10AM

We are now in a season of Epiphany!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023

8:30-9:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
Learning Circle in the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

8:45-9:45am Chor Rehearsal

10:00-11:30am Salt and Light Gathering

  • Rev. Julia Nielsen, Presiding and Scripture Reflection

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Micah Gorans, and Guests Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating
    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones
    Zoom AV Team

In-Person
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Zoom Info
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512
Covid Protocol
Masks are optional AND required when singing.
Thank you for considering the needs of the community.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality/refreshments

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Rev. James Lowell Seiffert, father of Sue Seiffert, (one of Redeemer Lutheran’s first interns), entered eternal life on Monday (Dec. 26) , at the age of 96 years, 7 months, and 19 days. St. Mark's Lutheran will hold the memorial service on Saturday, January 28th, at 10am. To join the service via Zoom, use the following link: St Mark Lutheran Zoom link 

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY
Time to Shine!

It will be great to see you & hear about your holidays! CAC also has the opportunity to use our creative energy to make the Epiphany Stars really shine!  We will share them with our community during the Salt & Light gathering

LAST SUNDAY

We read Luke 2:15-21. Our question was: "What is the hidden prayer that is in your heart as you hear this?" We tried the Lectio Divina process and drew a picture. With Ella's picture, she told a story that the reading sparked for her. She shared this with the congregation, "Even the smallest person can be the biggest change."

Hi there!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the NE Kids Collective for 2023 for elementary school-age kids as well as their families. We will be having an info meeting with leaders, parents and folks who might be interested on Sunday January 22, 2023.

Building on the groundwork laid by Deacon Bonnie of Central Lutheran and Melissa Olmstead of Westminster Presbyterian, Dcn. Bonnie and I wish to continue journeying with our kids in discovering the all encompassing love of God as well as exploring the zillion ways this love can be known and expressed in our everyday lives.

The gatherings will be taking place on a monthly basis during the school year on Sunday afternoons starting on February 26.

Our times together will be highly interactive and revolve around creativity, celebration as well as hospitality as we seek to discover and enjoy the unconditional love of God in our lives. In each gathering, there will be extended times of imaginative hands-on exploration, a short time of celebration involving stories, prayer, songs, silliness, games, show and tell, etc.  We hope to end each gathering with a meal together, enjoying each other’s company.

I invite you to come and explore with me and Dcn. Bonnie at our informative meeting on Sunday January 22 2023! We will meet at 3pm with the location being sent out closer to the date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with either me or Dcn Bonnie.

Salt & Light Week of Jan 1-7, 2023

We are now in a season of JOY!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2023

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Gathering
Gather in-person or via zoom for a simple service of songs, scripture, Im-reflection and communion.

In-Person
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Zoom Info
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512
Covid Protocol
Masks are optional AND required when singing.
Thank you for considering the needs of the community.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8, 2023, SALT & LIGHT GATHERING START TIME WILL CHANGE FROM 11AM TO 10AM

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality/refreshments

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY

Since Sunday is New Year's Day, we are offering a CAC hybrid gathering with Zoom games! Have your paper and drawing implements ready, please. It may be too early, but our teens are welcome here of course!

Youth are invited to CAC in person at Salt and Light, I'll be there in person.

If you are at home please join with the regular S & L Zoom ID: 503 287 7553, Password: 910512.

This Sunday, as a community, we'll be looking back and looking forward.

At CAC we will share our "Roses and Thorns" with added scope. We'll ask the question, "What is Our Greatest Vision for 'Leaven Community Rising 2023' ". 

We'll prepare to share what we are exploring with the community.

We'll be taking turns reading this Sunday's scripture, Luke 2:15-21, from The Message and trying out the Lectio Divina process together to uncover meaning. 

Hi there!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the NE Kids Collective for 2023 for elementary school-age kids as well as their families. We will be having an info meeting with leaders, parents and folks who might be interested on Sunday January 22, 2023.

Building on the groundwork laid by Deacon Bonnie of Central Lutheran and Melissa Olmstead of Westminster Presbyterian, Dcn. Bonnie and I wish to continue journeying with our kids in discovering the all encompassing love of God as well as exploring the zillion ways this love can be known and expressed in our everyday lives.

The gatherings will be taking place on a monthly basis during the school year on Sunday afternoons starting on February 26.

Our times together will be highly interactive and revolve around creativity, celebration as well as hospitality as we seek to discover and enjoy the unconditional love of God in our lives. In each gathering, there will be extended times of imaginative hands-on exploration, a short time of celebration involving stories, prayer, songs, silliness, games, show and tell, etc.  We hope to end each gathering with a meal together, enjoying each other’s company.

I invite you to come and explore with me and Dcn. Bonnie at our informative meeting on Sunday January 22 2023! We will meet at 3pm with the location being sent out closer to the date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with either me or Dcn Bonnie.

Salt & Light Week of Dec 25-31, 2022

We are now in a season of JOY!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2022

11:00-12:00pm Salt and Light Gathering
Gather in-person or via zoom for a simple service of songs, scripture, Im-reflection and communion.

In-Person
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
Zoom Info
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode 910512
Covid Protocol
Masks are optional AND required when singing.
Thank you for considering the needs of the community.

SALT & LIGHT WORSHIP TIME SURVEY

The Salt & Light CMLT has heard from several folks that returning to a 10am start time for our Sunday worship service would allow them to attend more regularly. We're curious to hear from more of our community about changing the worship time. Please take two minutes and Fill Out This Survey to let us know what you think.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality/refreshments

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Evan’s Colorful Art

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY

We will not gather for Children’s Accompaniment Circle on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas!

LAST SUNDAY

We will read together the book Nativity by Jane’s friend, Juan Wiijngaard and create a surprise art project.

Hi there!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the NE Kids Collective for 2023 for elementary school-age kids as well as their families. We will be having an info meeting with leaders, parents and folks who might be interested on Sunday January 22, 2023.

Building on the groundwork laid by Deacon Bonnie of Central Lutheran and Melissa Olmstead of Westminster Presbyterian, Dcn. Bonnie and I wish to continue journeying with our kids in discovering the all encompassing love of God as well as exploring the zillion ways this love can be known and expressed in our everyday lives.

The gatherings will be taking place on a monthly basis during the school year on Sunday afternoons starting on February 26.

Our times together will be highly interactive and revolve around creativity, celebration as well as hospitality as we seek to discover and enjoy the unconditional love of God in our lives. In each gathering, there will be extended times of imaginative hands-on exploration, a short time of celebration involving stories, prayer, songs, silliness, games, show and tell, etc.  We hope to end each gathering with a meal together, enjoying each other’s company.

I invite you to come and explore with me and Dcn. Bonnie at our informative meeting on Sunday January 22 2023! We will meet at 3pm with the location being sent out closer to the date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with either me or Dcn Bonnie.

Salt & Light Week of Dec 18-24, 2022

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2022
COME TOGETHER for the 4th SUNDAY of ADVENT!
Leaven Community/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
Learning Circle in the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Gathering

  • Rev. Christopher Craun, Presiding and Scripture Reflection
    Isaiah 7:10-16, Matt 1:18-25

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Micah Gorans, and Guests Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating
    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones
    Zoom AV Team

SALT & LIGHT WORSHIP TIME SURVEY

The Salt & Light CMLT has heard from several folks that returning to a 10am start time for our Sunday worship service would allow them to attend more regularly. We're curious to hear from more of our community about changing the worship time. Please take two minutes and Fill Out This Survey to let us know what you think.

preparing for christmas

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23

Children & Youth Choir and Percussion Rehearsal
3-4pm at Leaven Community Center

DECK THE HALLS & SANCTUARY!
4-5pm
Following the children’s music rehearsal, come decorate the sanctuary for Christmas! We’ll have holiday music, treats and hot chocolate as we “deck the halls and sanctuary” to celebrate the coming of the Light!

CHRISTMAS EVE, DEC 24

Special Christmas Eve Offering

At the Christmas Eve service, we will take up a special offering to support a group of asylum seekers who recently arrived in Oregon. Our friends at IMIrJ are organizing support for these vulnerable families and individuals who have risked everything to find a place of safety. With an uncertain future ahead, these beloveds can best be supported through donations of cash cards (Visa,MasterCard, etc.) and funds so they can meet their immediate needs. Gifts of any amount are welcome and a show of solidarity with our siblings who, like Mary and Joseph, have traveled far and with great difficulty.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • hospitality/refreshments

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Evan’s Colorful Art

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY

We will read together the book Nativity by Jane’s friend, Juan Wiijngaard and create a surprise art project.

Last Sunday
We made cards and wrote intentions of joy for our elders and community members with birthdays and new babies.

Hi there!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the NE Kids Collective for 2023 for elementary school-age kids as well as their families. We will be having an info meeting with leaders, parents and folks who might be interested on Sunday January 22, 2023.

Building on the groundwork laid by Deacon Bonnie of Central Lutheran and Melissa Olmstead of Westminster Presbyterian, Dcn. Bonnie and I wish to continue journeying with our kids in discovering the all encompassing love of God as well as exploring the zillion ways this love can be known and expressed in our everyday lives.

The gatherings will be taking place on a monthly basis during the school year on Sunday afternoons starting on February 26.

Our times together will be highly interactive and revolve around creativity, celebration as well as hospitality as we seek to discover and enjoy the unconditional love of God in our lives. In each gathering, there will be extended times of imaginative hands-on exploration, a short time of celebration involving stories, prayer, songs, silliness, games, show and tell, etc.  We hope to end each gathering with a meal together, enjoying each other’s company.

I invite you to come and explore with me and Dcn. Bonnie at our informative meeting on Sunday January 22 2023! We will meet at 3pm with the location being sent out closer to the date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with either me or Dcn Bonnie.

Salt & Light Week of Dec 11-16, 2022

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2022
COME TOGETHER for the 3rd SUNDAY of ADVENT!
Leaven Community/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
Learning Circle in the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Gathering

  • Anneliese Davis, Officiating

  • Pastor Sara Rosenau, Scripture Reflection

  • Pastor Sara Rosenau , Communion

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Micah Gorans
    Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Barbara Lewis, Nancy Phelps
    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones
    Zoom AV Team

UPCOMING SALT & LIGHT SPEAKERS
Rev. Christopher Craun, December 17, 2022

Special note from CMLT regarding calling Alison Killeen as Pastor of Salt and Light

Consistent with our value of shared leadership and acknowledging the dual roles we are asking Alison to fill for Salt and Light and Leaven Community, CMLT supports a monthly rhythm for worship service that will be different from what we've had in the past. If the congregation approves her call, we have agreed that Alison will preside over Salt and Light worship three Sundays a month and preach two of those Sundays a month. Therefore, we will have one Sunday with a guest preacher/storyteller and one Sunday that is led entirely by the lay members of Salt and Light.

We are excited both to continue our tradition of community leadership in worship and to welcome a new pastor who will provide consistency and her own leadership as we continue to rise up together!

If you have any questions about this rhythm or are interested in being part of worship design, please reach out to your CMLT: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny and Darrel (cmlt@leaven.org)

SPECIAL MEETING
Sunday, Dec 11 12:30pm
December 11, 2022 at 12:30 will be your opportunity to engage in the collective process of inviting Alison Killeen to accompany and share her leadership gifts as the next Leaven Community Director-Organizer and the next Salt & Light Lutheran congregation Pastor. The following will happen at this specially called meeting:

a)    Leaven Community members will share their decision via consensus for Alison Killeen to be the next Leaven Comunity Director-Organizer

b)    Salt & Light members will share their decision via voting for Alison Killeen to be the next Pastor of the Salt & Light Lutheran congregation.

c)     The Board will present to the Community for approval, the compensation package for Alison Killeen.

No other business will be conducted at this meeting.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Wreath Making

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY

Barbara Lewis and Nancy Phelps will accompany us in exploring what in your life brings you JOY? How do you bring JOY to others in your life?

We will utilize the story of Elizabeth/Zechariah and Mary, as cousins, as unexpectedly pregnant women, and consider their JOY in the unexpected. 

We are considering reading this Gospel from the First Nations Version of the New Testament. Here is a quote that offers you the flavor of this version of this Gospel, known to us as Luke 1. In the First Nations Version, Luke's name is Shining Light, his Gospel is named Shining Light Tells the Good Story.

"It was in the time of the bad hearted Chief Looks Brave, who ruled the Land of Promise, that Creator chose to send a powerful spirit messenger to Sacred Village of Peace, to a holy man whose name was Creator Will Remember. He and his wife, Creator Is My Promise, were both descended from the tribe the ceremonial holy people are chosen from......."

We will make cards and write intentions of joy for those with birthdays (Eldon just turned 98!), babies (Mira) and our elders/shut ins. 

We flow together toward and into Advent

Last Sunday

Matt Smith joined us as we explored what it means to live in a Peaceable Kingdom.  We played our percussion instruments on our sending song, "The Trees in the Fields Will Clap Their Hands"

Hi there!
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of the NE Kids Collective for 2023 for elementary school-age kids as well as their families.

Building on the groundwork laid by Deacon Bonnie of Central Lutheran and Melissa Olmstead of Westminster Presbyterian, Dcn. Bonnie and I wish to continue journeying with our kids in discovering the all encompassing love of God as well as exploring the zillion ways this love can be known and expressed in our everyday lives.

The gatherings will be taking place on a monthly basis during the school year on Sunday afternoons starting on February 26. We will be having an info meeting with leaders, parents and folks who might be interested on Sunday January 22.

Our times together will be highly interactive and revolve around creativity, celebration as well as hospitality as we seek to discover and enjoy the unconditional love of God in our lives. In each gathering, there will be extended times of imaginative hands-on exploration, a short time of celebration involving stories, prayer, songs, silliness, games, show and tell, etc.  We hope to end each gathering with a meal together, enjoying each other’s company.

I invite you to come and explore with me and Dcn. Bonnie at our informative meeting on Sunday January 22 2023! We will meet at 3pm with the location being sent out closer to the date. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with either me or Dcn Bonnie.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

TUESDAY, DEC 13
CMLT (S&L Congregational Mission Leader Team) 6:30 pm Details
Leaven Community Board 6:30pm Details

Introducing Alison Killen

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It is our honor to share with you the candidate recommendation for the next Director-Organizer for Leaven Community and Pastor for Salt & Light Lutheran Church, Alison Killen. The Board and Salt & Light CMLT  (Congregational Mission Leader Team) are in the process of arranging dates for the community to meet Alison and there will be a special meeting on December 11, 2022, specifically for the following:

a)    Leaven Community approval of Alison as our Director-Organizer

b)    Salt & Light approval of Alison as their Pastor

c)     The compensation package for Alison

No other business will be conducted at this meeting.

For Leaven Community members, this is your opportunity to participate in a process that is designed for every participant to have voice in approving the next Director-Organizer. Your participation matters for continuing this journey of living into values and practices that nourish life and build community voice and power in our neighborhoods, cities, and state.

A Leaven Community member is a person who commits to engaging in the life, voice and actions of the community with curiosity and a desire to discover what gives you and others energy. We promise to walk with one another in trust and love, engaging in practices that open our imagination and possibilities by…

·        having intentional conversations with one another; individually and in group settings

·        participating in community activities, gatherings, and actions

·        giving at least one financial gift of record per year to support the day to day operations, administration and work of Leaven Community.

Again, your voice matters, so please mark December 11th on your calendars and be on the lookout for the “Meet and Greet” dates with Alison. 

We are deeply grateful to the Call-Search Team, Leaven Community Board and the Salt & Light CMLT for the countless hours you have given to bring this recommendation to the community. THANK YOU. (Call-Search Team: Nancy Phelps & Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Eric Jordahl, Elissa Mendenhall, Amy DeWallace, and Mike Hogan. Joint Board & CMLT: Lois Jordahl & Anneliese Davis (co-chairs), The joint team members are: Co-chairs, Lois Jordahl (board chair) and Anneliese Davis (CMLT president), Amy DeWallace, Ben Mendenhall, Darrel King, Jenny Duvander, John Rodgers and Richard Harmon.)

Salt & Light Week of Nov 20-26

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 24th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven Community/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
Learning Circle in the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Gathering

  • Anneliese Davis, Officiating

  • Rev. Chris Dela Cruz, Scripture Reflection
    Psalm 46 and Luke 23:33-43

  • John Rodgers, Communion

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Micah Gorans
    Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating, Eric Conklin
    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones
    Zoom AV Team

UPCOMING SALT & LIGHT SPEAKERS
November 27 - Jazmin Velez, Leaven Community member and organizer.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 2022
CALL-SEARCH UPDATE
The Call-Search Team’s candidate recommendation for the Director-Organizer of Leaven Community and Pastor of Salt & Light Lutheran Church will be shared SUNDAY, NOV 20, during the Leaven Community/Salt & Light ANNUAL MEETING and the joint LC Board/CMLT team will also share the remaining steps of the process.

Continue to hold the candidate and the joint LC Board/CMLT Team in your meditations and prayers. The joint team members are: Co-chairs, Lois Jordahl (board chair) and Anneliese Davis (CMLT president), Amy DeWallace, Ben Mendenhall, Darrel King, Jenny Duvander, John Rodgers and Richard Harmon.

Sidenote: If your interests are stirring you to engage in Leaven Community’s mission in a deeper way, there is room at the table for a diversity of voices on the 2023 LC Board of Directors. Share your interest in person with a board member or via email: board@leaven.org

Labels for Mint Tea

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY

Our Abundant Mint Project is ready to be delivered to Right2Survive! Beautiful job on the 20 large packets of tea everyone! Special thanks to Leaven Land for Abundant Mint.

In the words of Pastor Chris, "The call before us, will we choose to be a part of the surprising flow of Love, of life flourishing?"

We flow together toward and into Advent

Last Sunday
We made some Joyful Noise with the sending song!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Leaven Community/S&L Annual Meeting Part 1
1-3pm (Details Here)

Salt & Light Week of Nov 13-19

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 23rd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven Community/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
Learning Circle in the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Gathering

  • Anneliese Davis, Officiating

  • Jess Ingman, Scripture Reflection
    Luke 21:5-19, Psalm 98

  • John Rodgers, Communion

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Micah Gorans
    Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating

    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones
    Zoom AV Team

UPCOMING SALT & LIGHT SPEAKERS
November 20 - Rev. Chris Dela Cruz

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 2022
CALL-SEARCH UPDATE
The Call-Search Team’s candidate recommendation for the Director-Organizer of Leaven Community and Pastor of Salt & Light Lutheran Church will be shared SUNDAY, NOV 20, during the Leaven Community/Salt & Light ANNUAL MEETING and the joint LC Board/CMLT team will also share the remaining steps of the process.

Continue to hold the candidate and the joint LC Board/CMLT Team in your meditations and prayers. The joint team members are: Co-chairs, Lois Jordahl (board chair) and Anneliese Davis (CMLT president), Amy DeWallace, Ben Mendenhall, Darrel King, Jenny Duvander, John Rodgers and Richard Harmon.

Sidenote: If your interests are stirring you to engage in Leaven Community’s mission in a deeper way, there is room at the table for a diversity of voices on the 2023 LC Board of Directors. Share your interest in person with a board member or via email: board@leaven.org

Decorating Bags for Garlic!

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY

Join the Discussion - How do we find out/decide what the community needs with these funds we are raising? What other Wonderful Gifts do we have from the land, from the people in our community to share? 

Make some Joyful Noise! 
Let’s practice with our percussion instruments so we can play during the S&L sending song. All Are Wanted.

Last Sunday

We had a convergence of Beautiful Organic Garlic from SoilEd Farm (Cheryl) and the idea from Gwen of raising funds to benefit the wider community. 

CAC decorated bags and packaged garlic to sell. (We still have a few). It was great to have Carmen & Marina there. Spencer said, “Hello!”

Special Thanks to Blake for her accompaniment!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2022
Leaven Community Budget Briefing
1-2pm (Details Here)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Leaven Community Board
3-4:30 Zoom Gathering

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2022
Leaven Community/S&L Annual Meeting Part 1
1-3pm (Details Here)

Salt & Light Week of Nov 6-12

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 22nd SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • John Rodgers, Presiding & Preaching
    Scripture Reflection, Exodus 1:1-14; 3:1-15
    Galatians 5:1, 13-15

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Micah Gorans
    Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating

    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones
    Zoom AV Team

UPCOMING SALT & LIGHT SPEAKERS
November 13 - Jess Ingman
November 20 - Rev. Chris Dela Cruz

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

NOVEMBER 2022
CALL-SEARCH UPDATE
The Leaven Community Board and Salt & Light CMLT (Congregational Mission Leader Team) met to begin next steps for bringing the recommended candidate for the Leaven Community Director-Organizer and Pastor of Salt & Light Lutheran church to the community. They are in touch with the candidate and are working on a mutually agreeable compensation package. Continue to hold the candidate and the joint LC Board/CMLT Team in your meditations and prayers. The joint team members are: Co-chairs, Lois Jordahl (board chair) and Anneliese Davis (CMLT president), Amy DeWallace, Ben Mendenhall, Darrel King, Jenny Duvander, John Rodgers and Richard Harmon.

Sidenote: If your interests are stirring you to engage in Leaven Community’s mission in a deeper way, there is room at the table for a diversity of voices on the 2023 LC Board of Directors. Share your interest in person with a board member or via email: board@leaven.org

PROJECT ABUNDANT MINT: Mint Drying

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY
Freedom!

"...what it means to be alive in God's story of creation and nonviolent liberation."

Activity - Abundant Mint Project
We are ready to put our mint in bags with your beautiful labels. Jane will deliver it on Monday to Right2Survive! We get to celebrate a job well done! Abundant Mint Project Play Time!

Last Sunday

We shared about our People and Pets who have passed on.

We made colorful votive candle holders to take home.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Leaven Community Board
Zoom Gathering
Salt & Light CMLT
Leaven Community Center in the Sunroom
ALL ARE WELCOME

Salt & Light Week of Oct 23-29

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 20th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • Eric Conklin, Presiding
    Scripture Reflection on 2 Timothy 4:6-8; 16-18 and
    Luke 18:9-14

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson, Zoom AV Team

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is NEEDED to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are WELCOMED to help with the following simple tasks:

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Interested in Zoom-hosting? Talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
The Call-Search Team met Saturday, October 8, and came to consensus on a candidate to recommend for the position of Leaven Community Director-Organizer and Pastor of Salt & Light Lutheran Church. On Thursday, October 20, the Leaven Community Board and the Salt and Light Congregational Mission Leader Team (CMLT) received the recommendation of the Call-Search Team for our next Director-Organizer-Pastor! This concludes the work of the Call-Search Team, and the process is now in the hands of the Board and CMLT, who will move through the process together as one team. Please join us in THANKING the members of the Call-Search Team - Derek Fenwick and Nancy Phelps (co-chairs), AmyDeWallace, Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, and Mike Hogan - for the tremendous amount of time and effort they put into discerning a fantastic candidate for Leaven Community/Salt and Light!

NEXT STEPS
The Board and CMLT are eager to meet the candidate and will begin to work out a mutually agreeable compensation package. Becasue the candidate will also be the pastor of Salt & Light, the ELCA Oregon Synod process is also being followed and while we would love to share the candidate’s information, for now it still needs to be kept confidential. Much more to come (there are many, many steps in the process)! Continue to hold the candidate and the joint LC Board/CMLT Team in your meditations and prayers as we move towards bringing this recommendation to the community. The joint team members are: Co-chairs Lois Jordahl (board chair) and Anneliese Davis (CMLT president), Amy DeWallace, Ben Mendenhall, Darrel King, Jenny Duvander, John Rodgers and Richard Harmon.

Sidenote: If your interests are stirring you to engage in Leaven Community’s mission in a deeper way, there is room at the table for a diversity of voices on the 2023 LC Board of Directors. Share your interest in person with a board member or via email: board@leaven.org

Requests for Support & Healing
In Loving Memory

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Harry R. Olsen

Sunday, October 30, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Salt and Light Lutheran Church
Obituary Here

PROJECT ABUNDANT MINT: Mint Drying

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

THIS SUNDAY
How did/do we become ourselves?
'...if you're content to be simply yourself, you will become more than yourself'.
(Luke 18:9-14, The Message)

We'll also be thinking ahead to the honoring of our ancestors. What do we love about the holidays coming up?

Last Sunday
View the Root Buddies Story that was shared with us by Evelyn and Jane.

* * * * * * * * * *
CAC PLANNING MEETING
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Leaven Community Center
Email Jane for time: jane@leaven.org

Parents, youth and children are invited to come together to think about this diverse and growing group to make it as liberatory and inclusive as our resources evolve to make it possible.

In this evolving process we meet to:

1. Making sure our CAC time has needed support through the end of January (with a peek ahead into 2023).

2. Planning to make the holidays special for our youth and connect their spiritual formation in community.

3. Our Abundant Mint Project is finishing up. What do our youth want to do next?

You are all wanted in this process.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022
CAC Planning Meeting
Leaven Community Center
Email Jane for time: jane@leaven.org

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022p
Cully-Roseway Language Exchange! // Intercambio de Cully-Roseway!
6-8PM Calvary Presbyterian Church
3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR 97213

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022
“Intergenerational Stories of Money & Value”
Story Gathering
7-8:30PM Leaven Community Center
5431 NE 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Salt & Light Week of Oct 16-22

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • Jane Keating & Evelyn Velez, Officiating and John Rodgers, Communion Presider

    Sharing the story of LC Root Buddies

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones, Zoom AV Team

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is needed to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are invited to help with the following simple tasks:

  • communion preparation

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers for the space

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

  • communion assistants

  • zoom-hosting

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Zoom-hosting talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
October 2022
The The Call-Search Team met, Saturday, October 8 and unanimously agreed on a candidate to recommend to the community for the position of Leaven Community Director-Organizer and Pastor of Salt & Light Lutheran Church. The team will meet with the LC Board of Directors and Salt & Light CMLT on Thursday, October 20th in a closed meeting to share our recommendation and discuss the next steps. Those steps will then be shared with the community at-large. Continue to hold everyone and the candidate in your meditations and prayers as we move towards bringing this recommendation to the community. The Call-Search team members are: Nancy Phelps and Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, Mike Hogan and Amy DeWallace.

Requests for Support & Healing
In Loving Memory

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Harry R. Olsen

Sunday, October 30th, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Salt and Light Lutheran Church

Meet Hiromi Uemura!

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

CAC is growing! We had 13 youth at the October 8th gathering

Parents, youth and children are invited to come together to think about this diverse and growing group to make it as liberatory and inclusive as our resources evolve to make it possible.

Please respond to the following doddle poll indicating your availability to meet asap. Let us know who in your family group is coming, thx! We'll go with the date most folx can attend.

https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/bW73J74b

In this evolving process we meet to:

1. Making sure our CAC time has needed support through the end of January (with a peek ahead into 2023).

2. Planning to make the holidays special for our youth and connect their spiritual formation in community.

3. Our AMP project is finishing up, what do our youth (with S & L support) want to do next?

You are all wanted in this process.

PROJECT ABUNDANT MINT
Jane heard from Ground Score co-founder Barbie that Right2Survive organizers want mint tea. The Leaven Community Children’s Garden is full of mint and CAC isl responding to the request.

Step 1: Pick, wash and dry mint - DONE
Step 2: Separate leaves from stems - DONE
Step 3 - Create Art Labels - DONE
Step 4 - Package
Step 5 - Distribute

Sunday, October 9 we met the newest member of the Leaven Community family, 5 week old, Hiromi, child of Ilana and Spencer Uemura. Welcome!

UPCOMING MEETINGS

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
“Intergenerational Stories of Money & Value”
Story Gathering
7-8:30PM Brent Wilson’s home
937 NE Webster Street

OCTOBER 19, 2022
Cully-Roseway Language Exchange! // Intercambio de Cully-Roseway!
6-8PM Calvary Presbyterian Church
3516 NE 71st Ave, Portland, OR 97213

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022
Call-Search Team with LC Board & Salt & Light CMLT
6:30-8PM In-person at Leaven Community

Salt & Light Week of Oct 9-15

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones, Officiating

    Fumiaki Tosu Story Conversation with LaVeta: The Dandelion House, 2Kings 5:1-3, 7-15 & Luke 17:11-19

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson, Zoom AV Team

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is needed to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are invited to help with the following simple tasks:

  • communion preparation

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers for the space

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

  • communion assistants

  • zoom-hosting

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Zoom-hosting talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
After completing second round interviews with three candidates we have had multiple meetings to develop a oneness of mind and heart around the candidate we feel spirit leading us to recommend to the community. We are making progress and ask that you continue to hold us and the candidates in your meditations and prayers. The team members are: Nancy Phelps and Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, Mike Hogan and Amy DeWallace.

Requests for Support & Healing
In Loving Memory

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Harry R. Olsen

Sunday, October 30th, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Salt and Light Lutheran Church

PROJECT ABUNDANT MINT: Mint Drying

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Update from Jane Keating

PROJECT ABUNDANT MINT

Jane heard from Ground Score co-founder Barbie that Right2Survive was wanting tea, especially mint tea. We have lots to share! How do we best accomplish this to expand our relationships and community? CAC invites collaboration.

THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Abundant Mint Project Step 3
Create Art Labels for our tea. 

Nice job everyone on Abundant Mint Project (AMP). Are you AMPed to put our creativity together to make art labels in Step 3 of AMP?

In the story of Ten Lepers we are recognizing our relationship to folks who are currently marginalized. Jesus told the lepers they were healed. Can our Abundant Mint Project bring healing to folxs?

LAST SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
Wonderful for so many to be together!
We worked on Step 2 of our Abundant Mint Project, separating the dried leaves from stems. 

From The Message translation of Luke 17:5-10, CAC "Seat of the Pants Players" created a play ending with the "masters" feeding the "servants" and animals.

Thanks to our folx Cheryl, Nancy and Jenny for joining in.

Project Abundant Mint’s Next Steps:

Step 3 - Create Art Labels

Step 4 - Package

Step 5 - Distribute

POSTPONED: ROOT BUDDIES WORKSHOP, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022, 10AM - 4PM

The October 8th workshop will be re-scheduled for a time more youth can attend. MEANWHILE, you are invited to come and participate in the Salt & Light Lutheran gathering on Sunday, October 16, at 11:00AM where we will share about our summer project and engage folxs in an intergenerational activity.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022
POSTPONED: Root Buddies Workshop

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022
BBB Leadership meeting to do a deep dive/reflect and think through where and how we're moving forward.
NO BBB OCTOBER 9

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2022
Barbies Village Celebration
935 NE 33rd Ave, 97232
Click Here for Details

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
CMLT 6:30-8PM In-person at Leaven Community

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2022
Leaven Community Board
6:30-8PM In-person at Leaven Community

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2022
“Intergenerational Stories of Money & Value”
Story Gathering
7-8:30PM at Deb & Joe Morgan’s home
10019 NE Skidmore Street

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2022
Portland Chamber Music Concert , 7PM
Hosted by Leaven Community at
Ainsworth United Church of Christ
2941 NE Ainsworth, Portland, 97211

Salt & Light Week of Oct 2-8

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 17th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • Eric Conklin, Presider
    Scripture Reflection on Luke 17:5-10

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson, LaVeta Gilmore Jones, Zoom AV Team

The September 25, 2022 scripture reflection was facilitated by We Make the Road by Walking learning circle participants. We invite you to read and reflect on “The Drama of Desire” (chapter 4 ) in We Make the Road by Walking, by Brian D. McLaren. The book is on a stand by the entrance to the chaple. It is a very short read that can be completed in less than 10 minutes.

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is needed to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups are invited to help with the following simple tasks:

  • communion preparation

  • candle-lighting

  • flowers for the space

  • greeters/ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

  • communion assistants

  • zoom-hosting

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, or Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Zoom-hosting talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
We met twice during the week of Sept 25-Oct 1. Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 5. We're continuing with our discernment around the candidate to bring to the community (amidst team members' travels) and holding on to Spirit's leading. Continue to hold us and the and candidates in your meditations and prayers. The team members are: Nancy Phelps and Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, Mike Hogan and Amy DeWallace.

Requests for Support & Healing
In Loving Memory

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Harry R. Olsen

Sunday, October 30th, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Salt and Light Lutheran Church

PROJECT ABUNDANT MINT: Mint washing

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
PROJECT ABUNDANT MINT

Jane heard from Ground Score co-founder Barbie that Right2Survive was wanting tea, especially mint tea. We have lots to share! How do we best accomplish this to expand our relationships and community? CAC invites collaboration.

Step 1 - Harvest and Wash
Last Sunday we had a sweet-smelling time harvesting mint and washing the mint. It has been drying nicely and is ready for Step 2.

Step 2 - Dry and Process
THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2
Separating the mint leaves & more dry time.

MORE FOR THIS SUNDAY

We also have a short play to write together and act out!

If you love dressing up, you can bring some costuming from Jesus' time. We will have some items for you, too.

RSVP is always helpful.

Is there someone who would like to bring snacks? Let Jane know, thx!

Project Abundant Mint’s Next Steps:

Step 3 - Create Art Labels

Step 4 - Package

Step 5 - Distribute

POSTPONED: ROOT BUDDIES WORKSHOP

The October 8th workshop will be re-scheduled for a time more youth can attend. MEANWHILE, you are invited to come and participate in the Salt & Light Lutheran gathering on Sunday, October 16, at 11:00AM where we will share about our summer project and engage folxs in an intergenerational activity.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Garden Work Social
3-5PM
We'll collect greens and browns for our community compost pile.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022
Garden Work Social
9-11AM
We'll build the compost pile!

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2022
Call-Search Team

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2022
LC Land & Housing Coalition Gathering
Click Here for Details

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022
Root Buddies Workshop
Register HERE for youth 12-18 years.

Salt & Light Week of Sept 25-Oct 1

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 16th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • We Make the Road by Walking, Officiating
    The Learning Circle will be sharing reflection on
    Genesis 3:1-13 and Philippians 2:3-11

  • John Rodgers, Communon Presider

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps, Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson, LaVeta Gilmore Jones, Zoom AV Team

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is needed to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups invited to help with the following simple tasks.

  • communion preparation

  • candle lighting

  • flowers for the space

  • greeters-ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

  • communion assistants

  • zoom hosting

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Zoom hosting talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
Second round interviews with three candidates are now completed. We will meet on Monday, September 26 to evaluate what we learned from the candidates and will then discern our next step. Thank you for holding the team and candidates in your meditations and prayers. The team members are: Nancy Phelps and Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, Mike Hogan and Amy DeWallace.

The abundant harvest our youth shared!

Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Making and Following Our Path as Deep Spirited Friends

At harvest time we can celebrate the generosity and amplify it!

We have some folx in Portland who are in need of tea, especially mint.

I wonder where we might harvest that?? This would be a perfect day.

We'll brainstorm how to best give this gift of the Earth, of one another.

ANNOUNCEMENT

If you are 12-18 years old, come join Stephanie and Evelyn in our free interactive Saturday workshop where we will share about our Youth Garden Enviro Justice summer, and together, explore ways for youth-centered fun action. Register HERE to join us.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
Salt & Light Lutheran Hybrid Gathering
11AM-12:30 PM

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2022
LCLHC Core Team Kick-Off
2-5PM
Leaven Community Center

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Garden Work Social
3-5PM
We'll collect greens and browns for our community compost pile.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2022
Garden Work Social
9-11AM
We'll build the compost pile!

Requests for Support & Healing
In Loving Memory

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Harry R. Olsen

Sunday, October 30th, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Salt and Light Lutheran Church

 

Salt & Light Week of Sept 18-24

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 15th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • Rob Schellert, Officiating
    Rob will be sharing a scripture reflection on Luke 16:1-15

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps

    Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating

    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson, LaVeta Gilmore Jones, Zoom AV Team

Jess Ingman

WE DID IT and MORE! Last week we reported $800 was contributed to Salt & Light to cover Jess Ingman’s $800 candidacy fee. Well, the final total was $1200. Thank you for your generosity! We are in communication with Jess to identify other expenses we can assist with in her process and will share as we know. Again, thank you!

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is needed to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups invited to help with the following simple tasks.

  • communion preparation

  • candle lighting

  • flowers for the space

  • greeters-ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

  • communion assistants

  • zoom hosting

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, Darrel at cmlt@leaven.org

Zoom hosting talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
Second round interviews with three candidates are now completed. We will meet on Monday, September 26 to evaluate what we learned from the candidates and will then discern our next step. Thank you for holding the team and candidates in your meditations and prayers. The team members are: Nancy Phelps and Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, Mike Hogan and Amy DeWallace.

The abundant harvest our youth shared!

CAC: Children’s Accompaniment Circle
Reaping & Sharing Our Harvest

We continue to reap & share the harvest of the planting we did.

What else can we do for the Earth in gratitude?

We can celebrate and look forward to sharing the world we co-create.

CAC has been making some art about what our future might look like. What are the pathways?

We invite our youth to put down on paper their drawings, words, etc., as soon as they come to the service. They are invited during Wondering Time to share these first thoughts. To be continued in CAC!

UPCOMING MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Feel & Be Real In Community
7-9PM
Leaven Community Sanctuary
Click for Details

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
Salt & Light Lutheran Hybrid Gathering
11AM-12:30 PM
(Details in first column)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2022
LC Design Team Encuentro
2-8 PM
Sunday Location
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
LC Design Team Encuentro
10AM-4PM
Monday Location

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Waking Up Meditation & Discussion
7-8 PM
Backyard gathering at Tod and Cynthia’s
Details Here

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Raising the Dough Team
Leavening Our Vision Zoom Meeting
4-5 PM
Details Here

Requests for Support & Healing
In Loving Memory

Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Harry R. Olsen

Sunday, October 30th, 2022
3:00 p.m.
Salt and Light Lutheran Church

 

Salt & Light Week of Sept 11-17

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 14th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • Rev. Maria McDowell, Presider
    Pastor Maria, rector at St. Philip the Deacon, will be sharing a scripture reflection on Genesis 2:4-25 and Luke 15:1-10

  • Ali Ippolito & Lonnie Phelps

    Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Matt Smith & Nancy Phelps

    Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson, LaVeta Gilmore Jones, Zoom AV Team

WE DID IT! Thank you for contributing to Salt & Light to cover Jess Ingman’s $800 candidacy fee. We are glad to report the full amount was raised and the check it on its way!

Create a Welcoming Space for All

Your participation is needed to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday gatherings. All age groups invited to help with the following simple tasks.

  • communion preparation

  • candle lighting

  • flowers for the space

  • greeters-ushers

  • sunroom hospitality

  • communion assistants

  • zoom hosting

Talk with or email: Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, Darrel / cmlt@leaven.org

Zoom hosting talk with or email:
Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
Second round interviews with three candidates have resumed. One occurred September 5th and the other two are scheduled for September 11th and 13th. Thank you for holding the team and candidates in your meditations and prayers. The team members are: Nancy Phelps and Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, Mike Hogan and Amy DeWallace.

CAC: Children’s Accompaniment Circle
This Sunday
 “Being Human”

This Sunday the kids will explore different ways of being human! Matt Smith and Nancy Phelps will accompany the kids in their discussion and activities.

CALL-SEARCH TEAM UPDATE

Second round interviews with three candidates have begun. One occurred September 5th and the other two are scheduled for September 11th and 13th. Thank you for holding the team and candidates in your meditations and prayers. The team members are: Nancy Phelps and Derek Fenwick (co-chairs), Elissa Mendenhall, Eric Jordahl, Mike Hogan and Amy DeWallace.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
7-8 PM
Backyard gathering at Tod and Cynthia’s
Details Here

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
LC Board of Directors
6-8 pm
Leaven Community Conference Room
Details Here

CMLT
6:30-8PM
Leaven Community Sunroom
Click for Details

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
Feel & Be Real In Community
7-9PM
Leaven Community Sanctuary
Click for Details

 

Salt & Light Week of Sept 4-10 2022

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 13th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom (login above).

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • David Balch, Presider
    David will be sharing a scripture reflection on
    Luke 14:25-33 (including summary of Genesis 1:1-2:3

    and Deuteronomy 4:15-20).

  • Lucian Kennelly & Lonnie Phelps, Musicians

  • Chris Evans, Usher

  • Jane Keating, Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones, Zoom AV Team

From Anneliese Davis
What a joy to welcome Jess Ingman home to Salt and Light ! Though Mark (spouse), Jude and Isaiah (kids) stayed in Washington with bronchial infections, we felt their love and presence through Zoom and through the wonderful peach cobbler that Jess carried down from Wenatchee. Jess spoke movingly about the call to ministry that has been at work in her heart since childhood, and how being part of the Salt and Light community nurtured that calling so it bloomed into her decision to become a candidate for ordained ministry. After the service, we celebrated with a wonderful potluck that included pizza made by our youth and children using vegetables they harvested from the garden during Children's Accompaniment Circle.

As Jess's spiritual home, Salt and Light will accompany her throughout the candidacy process. The ELCA asks us to give $800 toward candidacy costs as her registered congregation. We took up a special offering on Sunday, and the CMLT invites additional gifts toward this fee via check or our online form here. Please note in the memo section that your gift is toward Jess Ingman's candidacy.

Thank you, Jess, for the honor of walking with you on your journey! We look forward to seeing you in person again soon!

Your participation is welcomed and needed for Sunday gatherings

Set-up, candle lighting, flowers, hospitality, ushering, worship assistants, zoom hosting.
Set-up & Hospitality contact: cmlt@leaven.org OR talk with Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, Darrel

Zoom hosting contact: Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Children, Youth, Parents Making Pizza for August 28, 2022 Potluck

CAC: Children’s Accompaniment Circle
This Sunday
 “Awe & Wonder”

Genesis = New Beginnings
What’s new with you this past week?
Last Sunday was a time of Celebration!

Thanks to Maisie & Ray’s love of baking, we brainstormed and came up with Pizza with veggies from the Leaven Garden! With help from Mira (professional experience), Blake, Gracella, Carrie & Stacy our CAC cooks contributed, by all accounts, some darn good pizza to the Potluck! Thanks to the makers & eaters.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & GATHERINGS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
BBB
6:30-8:00 pm
Backyard at 805 NE Hazelfern Pl
Details Here

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Waking Up Meditation & Discussion
MOVED to Monday, September 12
Click for Details

 

Salt & Light Aug 28-Sept 3, 2022

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 12th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • Jess Ingman, Officiating
    Jess will be sharing a scripture reflection on Luke 15:11-32

  • David Balch & Mira Bolaños Communion Presiders

  • Lucian Kennelly & Lonnie Phelps , Musicians

  • Chris Evans Usher

  • Jane Keating

    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson & Lois Jordahl
    Zoom AV Team

Your participation is welcomed and needed for Sunday gatherings

Set-up, candle lighting, flowers, hospitality, ushering, worship assistants, zoom hosting.
Set-up & Hospitality contact: cmlt@leaven.org OR talk with Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, Darrel

Zoom hosting contact: Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

Community Care Day Invite
VERNON SCHOOL
Saturday, AugusT 27, 9AM - 12

Vernon School is reaching out to community members and inviting you to their Community Care Day. They will be spreading wood chips and have lots of work to do in order to beautify the school grounds. Invite your neighbors and bring the kids! There will also be snacks! If you can help please email Anneliese. anneliese.davis@gmail.com

 

Gwen has an idea!!

CAC: Children’s Accompaniment Circle

Last week our theme was Spirit of Hope and we started a collage thinking of what is in our life now...and what do we imagine we would like to see in the future. Bring your ideas and add to the collage!

Gwen also shared an idea with the whole congregation. What would it look like if we had a separate box to collect an offering for a community project and ideas kids and adults would select and fund? (The main Sunday offering helps pay for the work of Leaven Community).
As you walk and look around your neighborhood what could that kind of offering help support? Think about it and come to CAC with your ideas.

MEETINGS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 30
Leaven Community Board of Directors
6:30pm on Leaven Zoom
Inquiries: board@leaven.org

THURSDAY, SEPT 1
Sacred Presence & Accompaniment
10:30-12Noon on Leaven Zoom
Inquiries: mirabani626@gmail.com

 

Salt & Light Aug 21-27 2022

We are now in a season of transition and JOY!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2022
COME TOGETHER FOR THE 11th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST!

Leaven/S&L ZOOM Login
https://zoom.us/j/5032877553
Mobile: +1 408 638 0968
Meeting ID 503 287 7553
Passcode: 910512

9:30-10:30am “We Make the Road by Walking”
In the chapel and on Zoom

11:00-12:30pm Salt and Light Worship

  • Rob Schellert, Officiating
    Rob invites everyone to come in person or on zoom to engage in a participatory exercise he has designed for examining our beliefs. The scripture reflection will be Revelations 21:1-6.

  • John Rodgers & Anneliese Davis Communion Presiders

  • LaVeta Gilmore Jones & Lonnie Phelps , Musicians

  • Chris Evans Usher

  • Nancy Phelps & Nicole Kennelly

    Children’s Accompaniment Circle

  • Brent Wilson & Lois Jordahl
    Zoom AV Team

Your participation is welcomed and needed for Sunday gatherings

Set-up, candle lighting, flowers, hospitality, ushering, worship assistants, zoom hosting.
Set-up & Hospitality contact: cmlt@leaven.org OR talk with Anneliese, Amy, Jenny, Darrel

Zoom hosting contact: Brent, botanu@gmail.com
LaVeta, lavetagj@gmail.com

NEXT SUNDAY, August 28, 2022

NEWS from the CMLT: Jess Ingman Candidacy
Jess Ingman has decided to enter Candidacy, the process of discernment and preparation leading individuals to approval for public ministries of the ELCA and participation as rostered leaders in congregations.
CMLT expresses full support for Jess Ingman’s candidacy and great joy in being part of this process with her and have submitted the necessary forms to the Oregon Synod.

GATHER SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
Sunday Worship followed by Potluck

One way congregations are asked to show their support for candidates is by paying an $800 administrative fee. While Jess expressed her family's willingness to share this cost, CMLT invites Salt and Light members who would be delighted, to contribute in support and honor of Jess, who is such a beloved part of our community. A special offering will be taken up on August 28th when Jess preaches at Sunday worship. We will also host a potluck celebration following the service.

 

CAC: Children’s Accompaniment Circle
From Jane Keatng

Last Sunday was "Friendship Day" where old friends and new came together. Minna and Kaja rejoined us after several years in Germany!

  • We started with a "Rose and Thorn" then we each received a sea turtle bead to keep from a friendship bracelet - we each have a part of the whole.

  • We picked giant vegetables and strawberries and sent off the veggies to good homes.

  • We had a lotta laughs "testing" our cool water games for the Leaven Gathering at Movie Night on Aug 18th. Our games were Drip, Drip, Drop, Bucket Toss, etc! and continued the games after church.

Thanks everyone (especially Jenny, Blake, Cheryl & Dustin) who made the day super fun!

MEETINGS THIS WEEK TUESDAY August 23
Leaven Community Board of Directors
6:30pm on Zoom Inquiries: board@leaven.org