Holy Faith Weekly Update - June 24, 2025

As Pride Month Concludes, Two of Our Bishops Offer Encouragement

Pride 2025: A Statement from

Episcopal Bishop Bonnie A. Perry

Call for the body of Christ

to Affirm Every body

ELCA Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Saline Area Social Service Summer Food Truck Festival - Saturday, June 28, 11 am - 3 pm at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds

Mark your calendars and bring your appetite—on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds will transform into a vibrant hub of flavors, fun, and community spirit at the Saline Area Social Service (SASS) Food Truck Festival.


This family-friendly event promises a delightful mix of culinary delights, local shopping, classic cars, and activities for all ages—all in support of a great cause.


At the heart of the festival is Saline Area Social Service, a 100% community-funded nonprofit dedicated to providing food, emergency aid, and support to those in need within the Saline area. Serving over 600 individuals annually, SASS’s mission is to build a stronger community through compassion and assistance. Events like the Food Truck Festival are vital in raising funds and awareness for their ongoing efforts.

GROWTH & VITALITY

For Families with Children — Next Monthly Dinner is Wednesday, July 2

Families with school-aged children will be gathering on July 2, 6:00-8:00 pm for dinner and conversation.


Families unaffiliated with the church are invited to attend through flyers and FB ads. Look for both the flyer and the FB ads so that you may invite a family you know.


Click here for a flyer to share with your family and friends.

Holy Faith's Food Garden Doubles in Size and Debuts New Banner!

Recently, Steve Erickson tilled Holy Faith's front lawn and doubled the size of the vegetable garden, which will increase the amount of food we are able to share with neighbors. Also, the Food Buddies debuted their new banner which was designed by Avery Hutz (pictured above). Thanks, Steve and Avery!

SERVICE

Soles4Souls Collection Continues Through July 1st

Bring your new, gently used, even single shoes to church and place in the collection bin located in the entryway. All types, sizes, and styles needed. No holes, no smell, though. Bring shoes you would wear today - if you can wear them, we can use them! Soles4Souls provided over 5.8 million shoes to children and families in 2024.


This Summer, Keep Bringing Food for the SASS Food Pantry

Priorities for this week:


Canned Mandarin Oranges

Baked Beans

Canned Chili No Beans

SpaghettiOs w/ Meat

Ramen Noodles.


Place food in collection baskets located inside entry door when you come to church. For more information on donations, click here.

Stuff the Bus 2025

In July, Holy Faith will collect school supplies for the 2025 Saline Area Social Service (SASS) Stuff the Bus Back to School Event in August.


Stay tuned for a wish list from SASS.

Stay Informed about Future Town Hall Meetings & Events in our Region

Check HF’s “Organize for Action Bulletin Board,” an online bulletin board maintained by Holy Faith members in order to facilitate collective action. The link for this document is: tiny.cc/holy-faith-organize  

Give a Prayer Shawl to Someone who Needs a Reminder of God’s Love

Prayer shawls are always available in the Narthex. Holy Faith knitters make them so that parishioners can give them to people who need a divine hug. If you know someone who is sick or in need of encouragement, please take one. 

Sign Up to Help with Coffee Hour in 2025, and / or Recycling Drop-Off

See the bulletin board for new sign-up sheets for the year.

Donate Flowers for the Altar in 2025

Sign up on the bulletin board with your name, dedication, and dates requested.


Altar Flowers are $50 for two vases, for two weeks, and must be prepaid..


Checks to be made out to Holy Faith Church, Memo: Altar Flowers. Envelopes are provided for your convenience at the bulletin board. Please put altar flower envelopes in the offering plates. Thanks!

Pastor Andrea's Vacation

Pastor Andrea will be away for her annual vacation and earned time off in July and August this summer.


While she is away, Pastor David Hendricks and Pastor Barry Osterbur will provide worship leadership and pastoral care. PLT President Teri Kollath will provide leadership for administration and community life.

PARISH PRAYER LIST

Isaiah 40:29: “The Lord gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”


Holy Faith is a community of prayer, and we maintain a list to offer prayers for healing and wholeness for

members of our parish.


Please pray for:


Those Who Are Sick, In Need, or Grieving:

Tish, Tom, Rudy, Charlotte, Cathy, Davina, Mayvis, Kathy, Sandy, Jordan, Piotr, David, Marlana, Margaret, Lawana, Eliza, Sally N, Carol E, Katherine, Pat, Carol T, Bethany,

Diane D, Craig, Brenda, Janisse, Kirsten L, Jude, Trevor, Veronica, Judie, Diane V, Joyce, Sam, Ruth, Mickey, Dixon, Lindsay, Nathan, Mary Jo N, Larry, Phyllis, Dick, and Grace that God’s love enfold them.


To add names to the parish prayer list for the current calendar month, email office@holy-faith-church.org Names are kept on the list for a month but can be added again upon request.


For those celebrating June Birthdays: Carol Church, Alicia Hutz, Tish Dersnah, Tom Garback, Harold Tinsey, Joy Morin, and Felix Altman, that they may grow in God’s grace and wisdom.


If we have missed your birthday, please let Holy Faith’s Office Manager, Laurie Tikkanen, know: office@holy-faith-church.org


Our Lutheran Mission Partners:

Samaritas and Global Refuge, who ask our prayers and contributions as they seek to continue caring for people in Christ’s name after losing federal funding.


In case of illness, hospitalization, a death in the family, or to request a visit, please call the Church Office at 734-429-2991.

CHURCH INFO

In Person Office Hours

The Holy Faith office is staffed by Office Manager Laurie Tikkanen or Office Volunteer Ann Mayers on Thursdays, 12- 2 PM, or by appointment with Laurie.


Laurie is available to assist you Monday-Friday by phone at (734) 429-2991 or by email at office@holy-faith-church.org.

Notice Anything in the Building or on the Grounds that Needs Fixing?

For non-emergency issues, record your concern in the white Buildings & Grounds 3-ring binder on the shelf below the bulletin board. For emergencies, please call the Church Office: 734-429-2991.

Holy Faith Info Links

For your convenience, Holy Faith's website now has links to multiple information sources. These include:




Because of personal contact information, the Members Only section is password protected. Only Holy Faith members can access this page. Please contact the office for the password.


We invite all parishioners and friends to keep us aware of changes and/or updates they may need.


Holy Faith Church

6299 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd

Saline, Michigan 48176

(734) 429-2991

www.holyfaithsaline.org

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