June 9 Special Meeting Results

A special meeting of the Congregation was held on Sunday June 9. The meeting was called by the Congregation Council to request support for a multi-faceted Financial Strategy for SAKLC. After nearly 2 hours of healthy information exchange and sharing our varied perspectives, the members approved the following recommendations as proposed in Exhibit A of the meeting announcement: 

- Create a Church Capital Fund dedicated to the Capital needs of SAKLC facilities

- Re-establish the Stewardship Committee which has been paused since the start of Covid

- Initiate a Joint Legacy Giving Campaign with the SAKLC Foundation

- Authorize the Sale of 25 N Washington via a Property Sale Task Force



Many thanks to all those who did the planning and analysis to create the strategic financial recommendations and to all those who thoughtfully and prayerfully participated in the special meeting. With congregation approval, implementation of this strategic plan begins. Information about next steps for these initiatives will be provided over the coming weeks. But this we know; it will require significant participation by the full congregation in many ways. If you have thoughts on how we can best move forward as a congregation, we invite your thoughts and participation.

CSM Resurrection House Cooking

Volunteers Needed

With a lot of our volunteers gone for the season we are in need of help with Resurrection House Cooking on Thursday, June 27, July 25 & August 22 at 9:00am. If you are available then please consider helping out for a great cause. We would also like to thank those that helped in May. We were delighted to see new faces and really appreciated the extra hands! Contact the church office with any questions.

Summer Postcards

Going somewhere this summer? We want to see what you are up to! Whether it’s your northern home or your vacation spot, your SAKLC family wants to stay connected with you. Send pictures and a short description of where you are to Nina at nina@saklc.com to be featured in Summer Postcards!

Check out this week's Summer Postcard!

SAKLC FOUNDATION NEWS!

Your Church Foundation met and approved a Grant requested from our Refugee Ministry for $3240.00 to pay for a one-year rental of a storage unit. The Refugee Ministry continues to collect furnishings for incoming families in need and storage is crucial for their continued mission.

The Foundation also approved a $3000.00 gift to the Church from the Community Impact Fund, for AV production of Pastor’s video messages, to be developed over the Summer months.

Thank you for your continued support of SAKLC Foundation. Your gifts make an impact in our Community and in our Church!

Summer of Engagement – 2024!

Engaging The Congregation…and More

in the Life and Learning at SAKLC

Everyone is invited to join us in a series of initiatives to keep you fully engaged in the life of our church – whether up north, on a trip, or in the comfort of your current home. Click the button below to read about some of the activities for this summer!

Stream Worship Online

We are streaming 10:00am service live on our church website, Facebook, and YouTube. Click one of the buttons below to watch.



Remember, the videos are archived on our church website, Facebook, and YouTube and can be watched at any time.

PROBLEMS WATCHING ONLINE? Reach out to the church office (office@saklc.com).

Alternative Worship Task Force Update

"Let's Have a Conversation" Sessions

The Alternative Worship Task Force is almost half-way through its scheduled timeline. We are now in the phase of gathering information and feedback needed to complete our work. The “Conversations” with our members have started and will conclude next week.  The last session is Sunday, June 23 after the 10:00 a.m. service.  If you have not signed up to participate, simply click on the link below to enroll. These 1-hour sessions consist of a guided discussion where we pose 5 questions for your consideration. The Task Force will take your feedback, along with the research we have conducted, and create a proposal to bring to the Council in August. The goal of this Task Force is to develop recommendations for an alternative worship service outside our regular Sunday morning services. We look forward to hearing from you.    

Pastor Ken's Weekly Bible Study

Join us this Summer

Join Pr. Ken each weekly as he leads Bible study! These sessions take place on Wednesday mornings from 11:00am-noon both in-person and on zoom.

The class discusses the Scripture texts assigned for the forthcoming Sunday worship services. Each week there is a good mix of lay people and retired pastors, with each group bringing their unique perspectives on life and Scripture – it’s a fun group!

Pr. Ken shares a calendar month of handouts in advance so that participants can look ahead and read the comments of Lutheran scholars prior to each session. Please click the button below to have materials sent to you.

Click the button below to join the Bible study via zoom. If you wish to join in-person, please let Pastor know in advance.

Movement and Gratitude Exercise Class

Please join us on Tuesdays at 9:00am for exercise class in Fellowship Hall or on Zoom. Our instructor, Karri Weber, is happy to answer any questions you might have. Click the button below to read more.

Instant Church Directory

Be sure to sign up for our online directory! Instant Church Directory gives you easy access to our directory of SAKLC members. An Instant Church Directory app is available as well so you can take your directory with you on the go! Click the button below to create your account.

Name Tags

If you’ve ordered a name tag, they are hanging on the name tag wall outside of the sanctuary. Don’t forget to wear your name tag on Sundays in order to get to know your neighbor! If you still need a name tag, please contact Nina at nina@saklc.com or at 941-388-1234. 

Interested in sponsoring Altar Flowers? The 2024 Flower Calendar is now in the Narthex. The following dates are in need of sponsors in the month of July:

July 14- one or two vases

Please call the church office (941-388-1234), email maggie@saklc.com, or click the button below to sponsor flowers.

Sundays

10:00am

We offer Holy Communion

Worship will be streamed live online on Facebook and our website

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However you join us, we look forward to welcoming you!