an eagerness to welcome
In the News
The February Issue of the West Denmark
Newsletter is filled with exciting news
about our robust faith community!
There’s an update about the pastoral transition
process, guidelines for “faith-based advocacy,”
and a reflection from our interim pastor,
entitled “Finding Light in the Depths of Winter.”
And, news about our youth:
Our West Denmark youth once again outdid themselves with their second Annual Dessert Theater. Performing five short plays, one of which was written by Jenni Tretsven, another one of our talented playwright/directors, the youth brought down the house with their affectations and antics. The delicious desserts, provided by West Denmark’s fine bakers, and fine wines and steaming cocoa and coffee, all served by adult members of the congregation, made this multi-generational event a night to remember.
The Dessert Theater was a fundraiser for our Youth Mission trip. It raised $2600 to help defray expenses for the trip to Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Our kids will be leaving from Family Camp on July 3rd and returning on July 10th.
Catholic Worker Farmers
Gather at West Denmark
The national gathering was held February 13-15, hosted primarily by members Barb Kass and Mike Miles. Mike described the gathering as “four glorious days spent together in community, delight, resistance, and hope.”
Jerry Windley-Daoust, of the Catholic Workers Movement, filed a moving review of the gathering.
Want a little dose of hope in these times? read this
Upcoming Special Events
We are in the midst of a sacred journey the Season of Lent as we reflect on the petitions of the Lord’s Prayer. It’s about rediscovering a framework for a life of faith and service—in times like these.
Wednesdays in Lent continue on February 25, March 4, 11, 18 and 25—all with a soup supper at 6:00 p.m. and service at 7:00 p.m., using “Holden Evening Prayer” as the order of worship.
West Denmark Heritage Council
presents
Gary Rue and Randy Sabien
in concert
Saturday, March 7 – 7:00 p.m.
West Denmark Lutheran Church
Reserved Seats: $25 – Open Seats: $20
(No fee for K-12 students with ticket purchase by parent.)