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An Instrument of God's Love for All

In Person on Sundays - 10:00 a.m.

Christmas Eve Worship with Cookies & Cocoa Fellowship

Join us this Christmas Eve as we remember and celebrate the joy of our Savior’s birth in worship. Following worship, all are welcome and invited to bring a favorite cookie to share for a cookie and cocoa fellowship time.

Pastor’s Pen

Pastor's Pen: Christmas Can Be Complicated

November Council Meeting Minutes

To read the approved November Congregation Council meeting minutes, click here.

If you have questions, please contact any member of the Congregation Council.

2025 Mission Plan & Case Statement

These documents outline our church's strategic goals and the key initiatives we will undertake to fulfill our mission and serve our community.

2025 Mission Plan Zoom Meeting

Your Congregation Council has been diligently working to produce a 2025 Mission Plan that prioritizes the mission and vision God has given to us: "an instrument of God's love for all."

Mid-Week Advent

During Advent, our community came together for delightful soup suppers and midweek worship, centered around the theme: “Words for the Beginning.” Advent marks a time of both endings and beginnings, as the calendar year ends and a new church year starts.

Reminder: Update 2025 Online Giving Through Vanco

If you make financial contributions through New Journey’s online giving platform, Vanco—thank you! If you made changes to your financial contribution for 2025, this is your annual reminder to update your Vanco profile with your new giving information.

Ministry Updates

Angel Tree Blessings

Thank you once again for the generosity of New Journey participation in the Angel Tree for a family at Imagine East Mesa School. The gifts were blessed at New Journey's December 15 worship service:

Imagine East Mesa School Tour

Ms. Cayce, who teaches 21 kindergartners at Imagine East Mesa School took us on a tour to “Kristin’s Closet” (the “Giving Gang” support to those in need), and IEM principal, Dr. Melynda Hache affirmed that IEM students are looking forward to joining the Food for Kidz food pack in February.

Community & Fellowship News

Bishop Hutterer’s Christmas Message

Teranga, Hospitalidad, and the Spirit of Generosity

This Advent season, as we wait in hopeful anticipation for the gift of Christ’s birth, I find myself reflecting deeply on gifts and generosity.

Join Us in Honoring Dr. King’s Legacy at Our Celebration of Diversity

Join the Grand Canyon Synod in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at a special Celebration of Diversity event on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 3-5 pm. This commemorative service will be held at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Tempe, AZ.

Save the Date: Lutheran Day at the Legislature

Lutherans and friends of Lutherans from across the state will gather at the Arizona Capitol in Wesley Bolin Plaza for a day of advocacy on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm to learn, to witness, and voice our common needs in the public square, activating our faith in love.

We pray for God's healing, protection
and love to be with us each day.

Phil and River Matteis and Jo Martinson after the death of Julianna
Prayers for God's presence and
care as they grieve.

Long Term Prayers

Daryl Bigley

Deb Bigley

Susan Brahs

Lori Dahlstrom

Crystalle Ebbinga

Anne Evans

Karl Flormoe

Sharri Hackbarth

The Jacobs family

Nancy Johnson

Bob & Gwen Johnson & family

Joe & Jeannine Laderach

Shirley Lundeen

Janet McCullough

Greg and Nancy McGarry

June Ninnemann

Tibby and Dennis

Bill Peterson

Neil Rosenthal

Karl Sealund

Merle and Jane Thompson

May we all be truly thankful for all of God's blessings.

If you or anyone you know is ill or facing a challenging situation in the New Journey community, please fill out a prayer request on our website.

Pastor’s Weekly Schedule

Sunday - Worship and Office Hours

Monday - Office Hours by appointment

Tuesday - Office Hours by appointment

Wednesday - Home Office

Thursday - Sermon Writing & Worship Preparation

Friday - Sabbath

Saturday - Sabbath

Pastor Beth makes herself available for pastoral emergencies and desires to provide spiritual support and pray with you. In case of emergencies, please call or text her cell phone at (623) 340-9956.