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Dear friend,
This Sunday, Rev. David Franks is preaching at Allendale.
David has been leading a Queer Theology Class with Erica George on Wednesday Nights, exploring the intersection of religion, sexuality, and gender identity.
Queer Theology challenges heteronormative views and seeks to create a space for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities to engage with religion on their own terms. Queer theology affirms the full humanity and dignity of LGBTQ+ people within the context of religion and spirituality.
The latest session of the class examined the seven passages of scripture that have been used to condemn homosexuality, examining the historical and cultural contexts in which the scriptures were written to understand their original intended meanings and how they have been reinterpreted and used over time to cause harm.
For those who have missed the classes or are unable to attend in person, we are recording them and plan to release everything after Easter.
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IT’s TIME TO SPRING FORWARD
March 12 at 2 AM
Daylight Savings Time Begins
The second Sunday in March marks the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to sleep on Saturday night. Worship on Sunday will start at its usual time; however, if you forget to adjust your clocks, you may end up arriving an hour late.
We’ll be in Daylight Savings Time until November 5, 2023, when clocks will “fall” back an hour to begin Standard Time.
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DIGITAL BULLETIN
Download a PDF version of our weekly bulletin containing an order of worship for our Sunday service, updates on our church family including birthdays and prayer requests, and more.
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Family Promise
Volunteer as Allendale hosts families without homes the week of Apr 2-9. We will need help with laundry, overnight hosts, cooking meals, and more. Volunteers will take an online training course.
Sign-up at www.allendaleumc.org/promise.
Congregation hosting responsibilities
Dinner Prep:
Provide dinner to family guests. Be at the church by 5 PM to prepare the meal and set up the serving table for dinner that night. Plates, utensils, napkins, drinks, etc. Dinner is at 6:15 PM.
Evening Hosts:
Evening Hosts are there from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm to assist with dinner. After dinner, guests make their breakfast and lunch for the morning. Evening hosts socialize with the family, helping with homework, playing games, or reading books.
Overnight Hosts:
The overnight host is there to ensure the safety of our guests and oversight of congregation’s facility. Guests have an evening curfew of 6 PM and lights out is at 10 PM. The overnight hosts are there in case of an emergency (all emergency numbers are in the host binder). The hours are 8 PM until 6:30AM
Laundry:
Collects linens at the end of the host week, launders it, and returns to the congregation.
Activity Hosts Sat & Sun:
Hosts are in the center with the families while they do laundry, have lunch, have respite time, etc. This position is in 4 shifts (2 Saturday and 2 Sunday) 9 AM until 1 PM and 1 PM until 5 PM.
Set Up and Breakdown Sunday:
Remove the beds from the trailer and set up the sleeping quarters with linens. This typically occurs after Sunday morning worship before the guests arrive. The breakdown occurs on departure Sunday and needs to be completed prior to the departure of the guests as the trailer is transported when guests are picked up Must have the ability to lift 57 lbs. with assistance. This requires at least 2 volunteers.
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Leadership St. Pete Bingo at the Brewery!
Join LSP at Green Bench Brewing Company for a fundraiser that benefits Allendale Equity & Justice, the project to transform our former preschool space into collaborative coworking and meeting spaces for nonprofit leaders and change-makers. The event includes unlimited bingo and raffle drawings to win prizes from local businesses.
Thu Mar 23, 5:30-8 PM.
Learn more at www.allendaleumc.org/LSP
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LENT SERIES AT ALLENDALE
This Lent, may you engage in the spiritual practice of seeking—by asking questions, and by staying curious, open, and nimble. We hope you will soften your assumptions and expand your perspectives. We pray that these questions will create a safe space to explore—to be drawn more deeply into the fullness of life, into the heart of God.
A devotional booklet is available in the Sanctuary at Allendale for you to take and use throughout the season. A digital version is also available here:
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER MENU
Wed Mar 15
Spaghetti w/ meat sauce, (vegan option available),
sauteed mushrooms, salad, garlic bread, dessert
Wed Mar 22
Shepherd’s Pie (beef, veggies, potato, cheddar cheese),
Roasted root blend, Cilantro-lime Jasmin Rice,
sliced peaches, salad, dessert
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DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION TRAINING
There will be a two-day intensive training program for teachers, students, and those interested. March 25-26, 10 AM – 6 PM. All participants will receive a certificate upon completion. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Let us know you’re interested: www.allendaleumc.org/DEI
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FAST NEHEMIAH ACTION
This year’s Nehemiah Action will be held at Indian Rocks Baptist Church on Mon Mar 27 at 6:45 PM
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Author Saket Soni
The Leif Nissen Social Justice Lecture Series
Hear author Saket Soni in a lecture at Temple Beth-El in St. Pete on Sunday, March 19 at 4:30 PM (a bus from Allendale will leave at 3:45 PM). Soni wrote The Great Escape, acclaimed by the New York Times as a “must read”.
The Leif Nissen Social Justice Lecture Series is sponsored by Karen Lieberman and Bruce Nissen to honor their son Leif (May 21, 1980 – November 19, 2008) of blessed memory. Leif was dedicated to social justice issues and his family is choosing to honor him through these lectures.
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/temple.
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ONLINE WORSHIP
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WANT TO JOIN ALLENDALE?
Our next New Member Sunday is on Apr 9 at 10:30 AM
Sign up at www.allendaleumc.org/join
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EVEN MORE BINGO!
Join Celebrate Outreach for Drag Queen Bingo Tue, Mar 14, 6:30 PM at Creative Grape (3100 3rd Ave. N). Bingo Hostess Georgia will be our caller for a game that ain’t your grandma’s bingo!
Learn more on Celebrate Outreach’s facebook page.
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FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
Bring non-perishable items to Allendale for distribution to area food pantries. Collection bins are located in the Kitchen or Narthex. This is sponsored by the United Women in Faith (UMW).
Contact: Diane at dianegibson@hotmail.com.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Visit www.allendaleumc.org/events for more details on upcoming events.
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VIRTUAL GATHERINGS
In addition to worship being offered in-person,
we also live stream our worship on Sundays at 10:30 AM.
Watch on Facebook Live or Vimeo.
Our Archive of past services can be found here.
We also offer studies, classes, and other virtual gatherings via Zoom.
View a list of virtual events and when they occur.
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YOUTH GATHERINGS
Youth (6th-12th grade) meets on Sunday nights from 5:30 PM-8 PM
If you have any questions contact Theresa Frost, our Director of Student Ministries.
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