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A
Network of Christ-Centered, Outwardly-Focused, Faith-Growing
Communities for the Sake of the World
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Weekly
News & Announcements
January 20,
2025
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Zurawski
v. Texas Screening
- Sunday, February 2, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
- Zion Lutheran
Church, 3606 Beauchamp Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
The
Service, Justice, and Diversity Team at Zion Lutheran Church, in
partnership with the Justice Advocacy Ministry at Christ the King
Lutheran Church, invite you to attend a screening of the
documentary film Zurawski v Texas. Zurawski v.
Texas follows three Texas women who were denied medically necessary
abortion care—Amanda Zurawski, Samantha Casiano, and Dr. Austin
Dennard—as they brought their stories and battled their case up to
the Texas Supreme Court, with the help of the Center for
Reproductive Rights’ Senior Staff Attorney Molly Duane. While their
case was not successful, and since its conclusion three pregnant
women with complications have died in Texas due to abortions not
being provided when needed, the Texas abortion ban can be fixed.
After the screening, join a postcard writing campaign to urge the
Texas legislature, now in session, to change the Texas abortion ban
so that no women die because their doctor’s hands are tied, and
that doctors do not face criminal charges if they end a pregnancy
that threatens the mother’s life. Can’t attend the screening but
would still like to advocate? Sign a virtual postcard here: https://secure.everyaction.com/IY53ijZ0mkGJvyRqe2O90A2.
Postcards are provided by Texas Impact, an interfaith justice
advocacy organization based in Austin.
Sandwiches and drinks will be provided at the screening. Please
register for planning purposes at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/zurawski-v-texas-screening-tickets-1207222568199. Contact Chris Hicks at chrishicks222@gmail.com
for more information. Donations to support this postcard advocacy
campaign are gratefully accepted at: https://texasimpact.org/.
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Youth
Ministry Network Meeting - February
Our next
Youth Ministry Network meeting will be Thursday, February 6 at 10:30 AM at Living
Word in Katy (3700 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450) and on Zoom! We will
be discussing Lent planning and resources and/or high school
ministry. Contact Deacon Ben Remmert at benremmert@ctkelc.org for the Zoom
link. Join us on Facebook for discussions all month
long.
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United
Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week
The United
Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week event will be held on Tuesday, February 11, at The Lyceum of First
Lutheran Church Galveston. Registration includes lunch. Funded
through a grant and donations, this is the 3rd annual event to be
held in Galveston. The theme for 2025 is "The Relationship
between Forgiveness and Peace." Speakers will include
representatives of Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Unitarian
Universalism, Christianity both Orthodox and Western Christianity.
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Nominate
a Student for 2025 Lutheran Summer Music Academy &
Festival
Youth
musicians from across the country are headed to Valparaiso
University this year for the 2025 Lutheran Summer Music Academy
& Festival (LSM). Students in grades 8-12 will be immersed in a
supportive community that nurtures their musical growth, and
invites them to share their musical gifts in performance and in
worship. With the Standard Enrollment deadline approaching on March 1, now is the perfect time to nominate
students so their families can directly receive information and an
invitation to apply. Do you know young musicians who would thrive
at LSM? Nominate them today at LSMacademy.org/nominate.
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Lutherhill
Cornhole & Crawfish Bash
Mark your
calendars for March 22 and join us at
Wildcatter Saloon from 1-4pm in Katy, TX for the first-ever
Lutherhill's Cornhole & Crawfish Bash!
This family-friendly event will feature a delicious crawfish boil
by Kindred Kitchen, a fun cornhole tournament, and music to keep
the energy high and the fun rolling. It’s a perfect way to kick off
spring while supporting Lutherhill Ministries!
Sponsorship opportunities are available and ticket sales opened
on Friday, January 17 -
don’t miss the chance to partner with and join us for this exciting
new fundraiser!
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Lutherhill
Golf Outing with Matt
Celebrate
Matt's 50th in style! Join the Lutherhill Golf Outing! 🏌️♂️
Mark your calendars and sign up for Friday,
April 11, as we gather at the Golf Club of Houston
to honor Matt's milestone birthday with an unforgettable day on the
green!
- ⛳ Tee Off: 2:00 PM
- ⛳ Your entry fee includes: Golf and cart
fees, range balls and a gathering at the 19th hole to continue
the festivities with appetizers and plenty of great company.
Space is
limited to just 15 golfers, so don't wait to secure your spot! Register as an individual or
gather your favorite foursome.
Can't make it but still want to celebrate Matt's big day? 🎉 You can
make a celebratory donation in his honor! All
proceeds support Lutherhill Ministries.
Let’s make this a birthday to remember for Matt while supporting
Lutherhill!
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You are invited to worship and
celebrate with Kindred Montrose as
Kinnon Falk
is ordained to the Ministry of Word and Service
Saturday, January 18, 2025
at 5:30 p.m.
Kindred Montrose
2515 Waugh Drive, Houston, TX 77006
Dinner will be served during the service.
The liturgical color of the day is
red. Rostered ministers are invited to vest and process.
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From January 31 to February 1, come and learn
more about Dungeons & Dragons with campaigns run by Deacon
Ben Remmert and Deacon David Hope-Tringali, our Game Guides. With
a mixture of gaming, learning, and Sabbath rest, this retreat
will allow you to explore the connections between life, ministry,
and the world’s greatest roleplaying game. We will have two
tracks: one for adults and one for youth. Cost is $100/person
(double occupancy) or $175/person (single occupancy). *$50/person Youth Sponsor (double occupancy). Register now.
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Spring
Family Retreat at Lutherhill - a gathering for your family
to rest, play and reconnect at Lutherhill, April 4-6, 2025. Time for a little spring
cleaning? Not in your home, but in your family life? Our Spring
Family Retreat is the perfect reset when daily life gets a little
crazy. Take a break from all the demands of school, sports and
work to renew your focus on your family. Escape to the Hill for
all the camp activities your heart desires. Invest in your
family, nurture new friendships and revel in God’s creation.
Upgrade your stay! Upgrade to stay in Lutherhill’s new Retreat
Center for $100/pp or $200 per room (4 person per room max). Register now.
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Early
bird registration for 2025 Synod Assembly is now open!
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LEAD: Living Every Day As Disciples
LEAD is a Christian leadership
development organization that is nurtured by this synod to be a
gift to the whole church.
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Lutherans Restoring Creation
For more information on LRC, contact the Lisa Brenskelle. The team is
seeking additional members.
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Live On
Live On is the endowment fund
of the Gulf Coast Synod. Together with the synod, we are
developing Lutheran leadership through a culture of generosity.
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