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Friday, January 27, 2017

Screening of the film "13th" scheduled for the Carroll Arts Center Feb 19, 2017

A screening of the film "13th" will be offered on Sunday February 19th from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Carroll County Art Center.

The screening is being sponsored by the Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalist congregation and will be free.

The congregation is considering hosting a panel discussion immediately following the film.

Here is link to the film's trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V66F3WU2CKk

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Labels: Diversity, Diversity African-American, Diversity NAACP Carroll Co Chap, Law Order, NAACP Carroll Co, Religion, Religion Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalist

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Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Report of the Presiding Bishop - ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans August 8-13, 2016

Published on Aug 12, 2016: Bishop Eaton delivers an inspiring message as her Report from the Presiding Bishop to the ELCA Churchwide Assembly. Eaton says, “In baptism we have all been marked with the cross of Christ, and are all called not to run away, but to run to those dark and deadly places, bringing the light and life of Christ.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KhBWJKTmTc

A few assorted miscellaneous takeaways….

It is almost as if Jesus has become wallpaper…

We can’t form relations with other denominations or other religions if we are not clear about who we are.

We are ‘both – and,’ and not ‘either – or.’

Lutherans have a distinctive voice…

Who knew we had a fight song…. What is our fight song? “A Mighty Fortress is our God.”

What is our chant? ‘Justified by Grace.’

Go in peace serve the Lord. Not to see people as problems to be solved.

24:55 thanking first responders for our day of service falls on Sept. 11, 2016 - God’s Work Our Hands Sunday – the fifteenth anniversary of 9/11.

There are more Muslims in this country than ELCA Lutherans

The synod is us. Scheduled Rostered Leaders gathering in Atlanta GA. August 7-10, 2017

We need to reclaim the word evangelical…. The good news. We no longer have this privileged spot in society. We are a missionary church once again. There are so many options now on Sunday morning. The Roman Empire did not give Christians Sundays off. It is not our fault that the world has changed.

Saint Paul was a proto-Lutheran.

White privilege – Benefits of the GI Bill. Some aspects of the GI Bill not available for African-Americans. Around 41:00. We did not create it. We inherited it. But we can change it. Pastors when you get push-back about this. Blame it on me.

Future … God is calling us toward … Future Directions Paper … Ministry site profile.

https://www.elca.org/future: The ELCA is a young church at only 28 years old. It is a good time to take a look at where we are as God’s people and try to understand what God has in store for us. And we think it is an exciting time to be looking forward together as we approach the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017.

We want to create a vision for the future ELCA – as a church with solid foundations sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ and making a difference in the world locally and globally. And as a church that we can be proud to pass on to our children.

We want to discover how we can continue to faithfully serve God’s mission in the years ahead and reach a shared understanding among church leaders about the ministries that are most important.

And we want to assess whether the structures that were set up for this church are right for the future, and as part of this consider how we use our resources in the best possible way. There are many challenges.

God is not finished with us yet….

Let’s go church.

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See also: Recent resolutions adopted at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans stir controversy http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2016/08/recent-resolutions-adopted-at-elca.html #ELCA #ELCACWA

Thursday, August 18, 2016 / KED

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America recently held its Churchwide Assembly in New Orleans August 8-13, 2016 - https://www.elca.org/ChurchwideAssembly

Labels: #ELCACWA, #PGH, Religion, Religion ELCA CWA Aug 11-17, Religion Lutheran, Religion ELCA CWA Aug 8-13 2016,

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Monday, August 22, 2016

Today’s verses come from Deuteronomy 31:8 and Isaiah 52:12

Today's verses come from Deuteronomy 31:8 and Isaiah 52:12

Deuteronomy 31:8- The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.

Isaiah 52:12 But you will not leave in haste or go in flight; for the Lord will go before you, the God of Israel will be your rear guard.

For first responders, firefighters and EMS personnel, they are spot on. Mon. Aug. 22, 2016.

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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster, MD USA, welcomed the Trozzo Family to Sunday services last Sunday, June 26, 2016

Pastor Eric and Pastor Wendolyn Trozzo and their sons, Dante and Caedmon are visiting with us this weekend. Pastors Eric and Wendolyn are ELCA missionaries stationed in Sabah, Malaysia.

Pastor Eric teaches at the Sabah Theological Seminary. Together they not only demonstrate the love of Jesus to the local people, but they help local Christians strengthen and grow their own witness.

We welcome the visit of the Trozzo family and appreciated their message and their leadership in the 9:00 & 10:30 worship services at Grace Lutheran Church

In his message Pastor Trozzo discussed a concept of several images of Martin Luther: He was a Christian who knew God's grace. He was a pastor who wanted to teach and share God's grace. He cared about the poor. And lastly, Martin Luther was a reformer.

Please join us in welcoming the Trozzo family to Westminster.

Read more about the Trozzo family here: https://flungforthanew.wordpress.com/

Find them on Facebook at Flung Forth Anew - @FlungForthAnew here: https://www.facebook.com/FlungForthAnew

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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

21 Carroll Street

Westminster, MD 21158

(410) 848-7020

The Reverend Kevin Clementson, Senior Pastor

The Reverend Martha Clementson, Senior Pastor

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Friday, December 25, 2015

Merry Christmas

Monday, December 7, 2015

Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish friends, neighbors, family, and loved ones.

Happy #Hanukkah to our Jewish friends, neighbors, family, and loved ones.

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Chanukkah

Originally retrieved Dec. 16, 2006

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Labels: Religion, Religion Jewish, Religion Jewish Hanukkah

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5071946

From new twists to favorite traditions, Hanukkah Lights offers stories that touch the essence of a long-standing celebration: the resurgence of Jewish religion and culture after being forbidden by the Seleucid Empire, which sought to impose Greek values.

The holiday of Hanukkah, or "dedication," stems from the rededication of the temple at Mount Moriah in Jerusalem. As the legend goes, Maccabean fighters who had defeated King Antiochus IV's supporters were left with only a day's supply of oil for the temple — but it lasted for eight days.

While it is not a major holiday — the events marked by Hanukkah took place in 165 B.C., long after the Torah was written — Hanukkah is marked by a wide range of music, the reading of psalms — and food fried in oil, commemorating what is often called a miracle of light.

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From the website, “Judaism 101 found here: http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm

This website is simply a must for those who care, but are just not that familiar with the religion of important friends…

On the 25th of Kislev are the days of Chanukkah, which are eight... these were appointed a Festival with Hallel [prayers of praise] and thanksgiving. -Shabbat 21b, Babylonian Talmud

Chanukkah, the Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev.

Chanukkah is probably one of the best known Jewish holidays, not because of any great religious significance, but because of its proximity to Christmas.

Many non-Jews (and even many assimilated Jews!) think of this holiday as the Jewish Christmas, adopting many of the Christmas customs, such as elaborate gift-giving and decoration. It is bitterly ironic that this holiday, which has its roots in a revolution against assimilation and the suppression of Jewish religion, has become the most assimilated, secular holiday on our calendar.

The Story

The story of Chanukkah begins in the reign of Alexander the Great. Alexander conquered Syria, Egypt and Palestine, but allowed the lands under his control to continue observing their own religions and retain a certain degree of autonomy. Under this relatively benevolent rule, many Jews assimilated much of Hellenistic culture, adopting the language, the customs and the dress of the Greeks, in much the same way that Jews in America today blend into the secular American society.

More than a century later, a successor of Alexander, Antiochus IV was in control of the region. He began to oppress the Jews severely, placing a Hellenistic priest in the Temple, massacring Jews, prohibiting the practice of the Jewish religion, and desecrating the Temple by requiring the sacrifice of pigs (a non-kosher animal) on the altar.

Two groups opposed Antiochus: a basically nationalistic group led by Mattathias the Hasmonean and his son Judah Maccabee, and a religious traditionalist group known as the Chasidim, the forerunners of the Pharisees (no direct connection to the modern movement known as Chasidism). They joined forces in a revolt against both the assimilation of the Hellenistic Jews and oppression by the Selucid Greek government. The revolution succeeded and the Temple was rededicated.

According to tradition as recorded in the Talmud, at the time of the rededication, there was very little oil left that had not been defiled by the Greeks. Oil was needed for the menorah (candelabrum) in the Temple, which was supposed to burn throughout the night every night. There was only enough oil to burn for one day, yet miraculously, it burned for eight days, the time needed to prepare a fresh supply of oil for the menorah. An eight day festival was declared to commemorate this miracle. Note that the holiday commemorates the miracle of the oil, not the military victory: Jews do not glorify war.

Traditions

Our rabbis taught the rule of Chanukkah: ... on the first day one [candle] is lit and thereafter they are progressively increased ... [because] we increase in sanctity but do not reduce. -Shabbat 21b, Babylonian Talmud

Chanukkah is not a very important religious holiday. The holiday's religious significance is far less than that of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Passover, and Shavu'ot. It is roughly equivalent to Purim in significance, and you won't find many non-Jews who have even heard of Purim! Chanukkah is not mentioned in Jewish scripture; the story is related in the book of Maccabbees, which Jews do not accept as scripture.

The only religious observance related to the holiday is the lighting of candles. The candles are arranged in a candelabrum called a menorah (or sometimes called a chanukkiah) that holds nine candles: one for each night, plus a shammus (servant) at a different height.

On the first night, one candle is placed at the far right. The shammus candle is lit and three berakhot (blessings) are recited: l'hadlik neir (a general prayer over candles), she-asah nisim (a prayer thanking G-d for performing miracles for our ancestors at this time), and she-hekhianu (a general prayer thanking G-d for allowing us to reach this time of year).

See Chanukkah Candle Lighting Blessings for the full text of these blessings. After reciting the blessings, the first candle is then lit using the shammus candle, and the shammus candle is placed in its holder. The candles are allowed to burn out on their own after a minimum of 1/2 hour.

Each night, another candle is added from right to left (like the Hebrew language). Candles are lit from left to right (because you pay honor to the newer thing first). On the eighth night, all nine candles (the 8 Chanukkah candles and the shammus) are lit. See animation at right for the candlelighting procedure. On nights after the first, only the first two blessings are recited; the third blessing, she-hekhianu is only recited on the first night of holidays.

Why the shammus candle? The Chanukkah candles are for pleasure only; we are not allowed to use them for any productive purpose. We keep an extra one around (the shammus), so that if we need to do something useful with a candle, we don't accidentally use the Chanukkah candles. The shammus candle is at a different height so that it is easily identified as the shammus.

It is traditional to eat fried foods on Chanukkah because of the significance of oil to the holiday. Among Ashkenazic Jews, this usually includes latkes (pronounced "lot-kuhs" or "lot-keys" depending on where your grandmother comes from. Pronounced "potato pancakes" if you are a goy.) My recipe is included later in this page.

Gift-giving is not a traditional part of the holiday, but has been added in places where Jews have a lot of contact with Christians, as a way of dealing with our children's jealousy of their Christian friends. It is extremely unusual for Jews to give Chanukkah gifts to anyone other than their own young children. The only traditional gift of the holiday is "gelt," small amounts of money.

Another tradition of the holiday is playing dreidel, a gambling game played with a square top. Most people play for matchsticks, pennies, M&Ms or chocolate coins. The traditional explanation of this game is that during the time of Antiochus' oppression, those who wanted to study Torah (an illegal activity) would conceal their activity by playing gambling games with a top (a common and legal activity) whenever an official or inspector was within sight.

Read much-much more here: http://www.jewfaq.org/holiday7.htm

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Monday, November 16, 2015

Fundraiser for Carroll Lutheran School at Panera Bread Monday, November 16, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Fundraiser for Carroll Lutheran School at Panera Bread

Monday, November 16, 2015 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1650517431885961/

Panera Bread (Westminster, MD)

200 Clifton Blvd, Westminster, Maryland 21157

Join us for dinner with a sandwich, soup or salad! Or enjoy freshly baked breads, bagels and pastries from the bakery, and Panera will give a percentage of your receipt. Phone-In and Carry-out orders welcome. Flyer is attached.

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Thursday, September 24, 2015

John 7:33 Jesus said, “I am with you for only a short time...

John 7:33 Jesus said, “I am with you for only a short time, and then I am going to the one who sent me. NIV

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

“Pastor’s Study” Grace Lutheran Church by Kevin E. Dayhoff September 20, 2015

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“Pastor’s Study” Grace Lutheran Church by Kevin E. Dayhoff September 20, 2015

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Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church

21 Carroll Street

Westminster, MD 21158

(410) 848-7020

The Reverend Kevin Clementson, Senior Pastor

The Reverend Martha Clementson, Senior Pastor

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Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf

“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” 1 Peter 4:10

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Monday, September 21, 2015

Don Aines Hagerstown Herald-Mail: Numbers going to church steady, but churches seek more

Numbers going to church steady, but churches seek more http://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/local/numbers-going-to-church-steady-but-churches-seek-more/article_a2846613-6473-518c-91e8-5372295624f9.html

Don Aines Hagerstown Herald-Mail Saturday, September 19, 2015 8:30 pm

It might seem as though America is a less religious nation than in years past, but the numbers have remained remarkably steady over the decades. About four in 10 Americans report attending church weekly, a figure that's changed little from year to year, according to a Gallup poll conducted in 2012.

On the occasion of Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the United States, The Herald-Mail spoke to local clergy and religious leaders about the state of religion in Washington County and found them working to build their congregations amid generational shifts in how people relate to religious institutions.

Washington County is about as religious as the rest of the country, according to a 2010 profile the Association of Religion Data Archives (ARDA), which found about 38 percent of county residents said they attended religious services regularly.

Faith in the future

The Rev. Sarah Dorrance, pastor of Middletown United Methodist Church in Middeltown, Md., noted 20 percent of Americans and 30 percent of people under 30 are "none," or people with no religious or denominational affiliation.

"Those numbers are growing by 20 percent year after year," she said.

Following that trajectory, it will not be too far into the future when America is like Europe, a continent where about 5 percent of the people still regularly attend church, she said.

"I have a heart for Millennials," Dorrance said of this generation of young adults, adding that they are the generation "most absent from all of our churches."

Like Metzner, she said churches have to ask the question, "How can we serve you?" to bring people into the faith life and into church.

"Worship is not necessarily the first point of entry," Dorrance said.

Churches like hers try to build "on-ramps," ways to get people involved in church. Many young people are interested in serving their communities, and churches working alongside them can be one of those on-ramps, she said.

If churches reach out with excitement, rather than despair, they can bring people closer to God, she said.

"The message is still the same, the way the message is delivered does change," Dorrance said. "Jesus is still as relevant in our lives as he was 2,000 years ago."

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