Sunday, November 19
There will be ONE service this Sunday at 10:30am in the Sanctuary
Join us in person or on our YouTube channel!
YouTube (link here)
Join us for our second annual Thankfulness Sunday
Worship on
Sunday, February 23rd
Join us as we celebrate the Installation of
Cory Glover at
Tapestry Church.
Woven Worship 9:15
Traditional Worship 10:45
A reception for Cory will be held between services.
Thankfulness Luncheon
Following the 10:30am combined worship service this Sunday we will enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving style meal at 11:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall
We again are asking each of you to please bring to the church kitchen by 10:30 a.m. your favorite family dish that serves 4-6 people (labeled and with the needed serving utensils). Turkey, vegan turkey, and ham will be provided.
We look forward to worshiping, eating, and sharing together this Sunday as we give thanks for our many blessings!
We again are asking each of you to please bring to the church kitchen by 10:30 a.m. your favorite family dish that serves 4-6 people (labeled and with the needed serving utensils). Turkey, vegan turkey, and ham will be provided.
We look forward to worshiping, eating, and sharing together this Sunday as we give thanks for our many blessings!
Joint Ownership Team Update
The members of the Joint Ownership Team, composed of equal members from both congregations, have been meeting together regularly and are pleased to present our vision for our future life together in shared mission, ministry, and ownership.
These efforts have taken place in our local context while our larger denominations, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), are continuing bilateral dialogue to define a new ecumenical relationship for common mission and ministry.
While we remain two distinct congregations, we’ve discovered along the way that there are far more similarities than differences and almost complete alignment on our primary mission and values:
- Our shared belief that God seeks unity within the body of Christ on earth - “the church of Christ upon earth is essentially, intentionally, and constitutionally one” (Thomas Campbell, DOC) and “the unity of the church, as it is proclaimed in the Scriptures, is a gift and goal of God in Christ Jesus” (Vision of the ELCA).
- Our shared values of seeking justice and loving others through action and service, especially among the “least of these.”
- Our shared mission of welcoming all people (Open & Affirming), inviting everyone to God’s Table (open communion), articulating an inclusive theology, and being agents of radical hospitality in our community.
Over the past 15 months, our congregations have continued to navigate the complexities of sharing space and resources, we have grown from opportunities for education and fellowship, and we are pioneering a new frontier as we collaborate, share, and practice a faithful stewardship of resources.
The Leadership Team of Risen Lord and the Board of Tapestry have both unanimously passed resolutions to support and empower the members of the Joint Ownership Team to prayerfully and intentionally work toward creating a recommendation for moving from a shared space agreement to an agreement of joint ownership of the property.
Youth Group this Sunday 4pm
Staying Connected
November Outreach
Thank you to everyone who donated food for the Refuge. 859lbs of donations were collected!
Congregational Meeting
We will be having a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, December 3rd
to approve the 2024 Leadership Slate and the 2024 Budget. The meeting will take place at Tapestry between services. It will also be available virtually via Zoom.
Christmas Angel Tree
Are you looking for a way to help children this holiday season? Our Christmas angel tree can provide you with specific suggestions for families from The Refuge. Each ornament on the tree represents one gift item for a child. The child's age and gender are listed to aid in your purchase decision. Each gift should be returned to Tapestry by Sunday, 12/10 and placed near the entry door you came in. (Risen Lord is also collecting Christmas gifts.) Your gift should be unwrapped and have the ornament, or number taped to it. This makes sure the gift gets delivered to the correct family.
NEW THIS YEAR.... is an opportunity to pick your ornament online! Please fill in the information on the form with your name and phone number. Make sure you write down the ornament number, so you can tape it to the gift. Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness in providing a blessed Christmas to these families!
Please note that Risen Lord is also collecting Christmas gifts for a separate cause.
Advent Devotionals
This year we are using the Advent Devotional called “Abide With Us." There are hard copies available at the church or you may download a digital version HERE.
Can it be time for Advent already?
To help us prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of Jesus, this year’s Advent book study groups will be reading and discussing a book by Rachel Billups called An Unlikely Advent. As we read, we will be guided by the author to rediscover hope, peace, joy, and love for our lives as we read and discuss the stories of Elizabeth and Zechariah, Herod, the Magi, and the shepherds.
We hope you will join us in one or both of our four session study groups. An in person group will meet at the church on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 beginning November 28th. An online group will meet on Zoom on Thursday evenings at 7:00 beginning November 30th.
The book cost is $10 and sign up begins this Sunday, November 12th at the welcome stations, or you can register by clicking the links.
Christmas Concert
The Center Grove Choirs are doing their amazing Christmas concert
Thursday, November 30th & Friday, December 1st @ 7pm
Saturday, December 2nd @ 1 & 4pm.
Come see Tapestry's own Sophia Iszler and Meredith Nguyen in this wonderful show. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased starting on 11-16 at https://centergrovechoirs.org.
David Bennett's
90th Birthday
Come join us to celebrate!
Saturday, November 18th 2-4pm
Smith Valley UMC
5293 Old Smith Valley Rd Greenwood
No gifts please, just shower him with your presence.
Upcoming Events
Sunday
Nov. 19th
Combined Worship 10:30am Sanctuary
Thankfulness Luncheon 11:45am Fellowship Hall
Youth Group 4pm
Monday
Nov. 20th
Tuesday
Nov. 21st
Midwest Food Bank 12:30pm
Thursday
Nov. 23rd
Happy Thanksgiving
Church Office closed
The password for Zoom links is always tapestry (all lower case)
Click HERE to view the full Tapestry calendar.
- We pray for Julia Arnold as she goes through chemo treatments and recovers from surgery.
- We pray for Denise Reisinger’s uncle, Ron Carpentier, as he deals with pancreatic cancer.
- We pray for Helen Hicks as she deals with health issues.
- We pray for Jim Flynn’s father, Jim Flynn, Sr., as he recovers from several falls.
Giving
Dear Tapestry Church Family,
We are entering that special time of the year for thankfulness, good will, and giving to others. While this is the special emphasis of this season, our staff has exemplified these traits throughout the entire year.
Please join my family by honoring them with gifts of appreciation this Christmas by making a special donation as a special Christmas bonus.
Please offer you gifts over the next few weeks either online or in an envelope at worship marked “Staff Christmas Gifts.” You can also send your gift by mail to the church office. We need to receive these gifts by December 17th.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Bill Bass, Chair of Tapestry Board
For those giving in person, please note that we now have an offering box in both worship locations in which to securely place your tithes and offerings.
For those giving digitally, you can give online anytime at www.gototapestry.com/give.
Here you can make a one time donation, or set-up/modify monthly giving.
If you are fulfilling a pledge, please choose the “General Fund” Fund option.
If you need assistance or have questions please contact Elaine at elaine@gototapestry.org.
Your Tapestry
Ministerial Team
Cory Glover
cory@gototapestry.org
(731) 924-8676
Shannon Sedgwick
shannon@gototapestry.org
(317) 450-9099
John Kixmiller
john@gototapestry.org
(317) 691-2587
CAMP 2024
Save the Date for Camp 2024!
Beginning in 2024, all camps will be at Bedford Camp and Conference Center. Registration will open January 2024.
November Birthdays
Rick Reisinger 11/1
Larry Eby 11/6
Molly Armstrong 11/8
Carol Adams 11/10
Elijah Fultz 11/12
Jake Opsahl 11/12
Pam Taylor 11/14
Steve Clark 11/15
Scott Opsahl 11/15
David Heidenreich 11/16
Erin Clingerman 11/18
Diane Johnson 11/20
Cordelia Meyer 11/22
Betty Sisco 11/23
Joe Stump 11/24
Carol Bass 11/25
Don't see your name?
Would you like to be added to our birthday list?
If you would like to appear on our birthday list please send your name and birthday to office@gototapestry.org.
Announcements and Prayer Requests for the Thursday, November 23rd Update must be submitted by Tuesday, November 21st
Office Hours
The office is currently open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm.
If you need access to the office and do not have a key, please contact the office at office@gototapestry.org.
Quick Links
Tapestry Church
www.gototapestry.org
(317) 784-4431
(317) 784-4431
