The May 10th Vespers service has been cancelled Sunday, May 13th Mother’s Day Service at 11AM Sunday school at 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship at 10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Looking Ahead Vespers, May 17th 7:30PM in Adult Ed. A special presentation by Batz’I Band, Sal Tzevul, from Chiapas, Mexico presented by NoMAA and HABANA/HARLEM. The event is part of “A Time for Healing” – a series of grass-roots forums and dialogues celebrating the NYC debut of Sak Tzevul. The special event will take place on Thursday, May 17, 7-9pm at OSA with a $10 suggested donation. The event will showcase the unique musical message from Sak Tzevul and a conversation about spirituality and indigenous traditions in contemporary life facilitated by Dowoti Desir, cultural critic, activist and educator. For more information about the May 2012 “A Time for Healing” community programs, visit: www.habanaharlem.com or email:habanaharlem@gmail.com Confirmation Class meets Saturday, May 19th at 10AM Confirmation Sunday is May 27th followed by a BBQ Donations of side dishes welcomed! Vespers, June 7th at 7:30PM We are very honored to receive a special visit from Robert Rimbo, Bishop of the ELCA New York Metro Synod, this Sunday (May 6) at the 11AM worship. Bishop Rimbo will lead us in worship and give the sermon. Also this Sunday Sunday school 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship 10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Congregational Meeting A special Congregational Meeting on immediately after service. The purpose of the meeting is to vote on the council-recommended capital campaign project. All are invited to attend; voting members are urged to attend. Sunday, April 29 Sunday school - 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Men's Fellowship - 10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Worship with Holy Communion - 11AM in the sanctuary. Food and fellowship in the kitchen after the service Final Sunday to order Mother’s Day Flowers. Domingo Gordo! OSA’s Annual Celebration of Mardi Gras with New Orleans Style Music Sunday, February 19th at 11AM Come to hear (and sing) the old spirituals – “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee,” “When the Saints go Marching in,” and more! Featuring: Peter Holsberg – Trumpet James Noyes – Saxophone Steven Graff – Jazz Piano Dr. Paul F. Mueller – Director Cajun Style potluck to Follow! (Any and all food and drink contributions welcome) Worship January 18th – 25thWeek of Prayer for Christian Unity. Service on January 22nd to include special prayers. January 29th Reconciled in Christ Sunday. Find out more about Reconciling in Christ at http://www.lcna.org/ric. Sunday school 10AM in the Lorenz Library. Vespers Thursday, January 19th 7PM in the Lorenz Chapel. Thursday, February 2nd at 7PM in the Lorenz Chapel. Adult Ed. Following Vespers Thursday, January 19th at 7:30PM. We will finish the 5th series of Romans. Men's Bible Study Sundays at10AM in the Adult Ed. Room (Next to pastor’s office). Confirmation Class Resumes at 10AM Saturday, January 21st. Annual Congregational Meeting January 29th at 1PM. All OSA voting members are urged to attend. MOSA Friday, January 27th at 7:30PM. MOSA presents Jim Noyes! http://www.mosaconcerts.org/ Sunday, November 27 at 11 AM - First Sunday in Advent New Member Sunday Sunday, December 4 at 11 AM - Second Sunday in Advent Sunday, December 11 at 11 AM - Third Sunday in Advent We welcome Joyful Noyze Upper Manhattan Community Youth Gospel Choir during the service. Coffee hour reception after service. Sunday, December 18 at 11 AM - Fourth Sunday of Advent Our annual children's Christmas Pageant will take place during the service. We welcome Min. Stephanie Kershner - our new associate pastor at OSA - this Sunday at our 10AM Sunday Service. Also, the Fort Tryon nursing home visit has been moved to this Sunday at 2PM. Pastor Barrie is looking for volunteers to assist A reminder that our summer Sunday service will be at 10 AM, not 11AM, starting this Sunday (July 3). There is no Vespers service this week. There will be a service on Thursday, July 7 at 7:30. Thursday night, June 16 at 7:30PM (in the chapel)
Special Service for World Peace and Healing Sunday, June 19 at 11AM Sunday service with Communion, with Jennifer Doerr reflecting on her completion of the Diokonia program. Thursday night, June 16 at 7:30PM (in the chapel) will be our first Special Service for World Peace and Healing. |