Its a great idea to join us for family fun and fellowship on Saturday, February 22 from 4:30-7:00 pm! We will have games and free time in the multi-purpose room followed by Pizza in the JAM room with fellowship for children and adults.  Run off some of that energy in a fun setting!

Please REGISTER and let us know you are attending!

Join us as we begin our journey through Lent.  Ash Wednesday Worship Service will be at 7:15pm.  Worship will include holy communion and imposition of ashes.  Ashes will also be available during KICK (4:30-6:30pm).  There will be no Confirmation or JAM this evening.  The theme for Lent 202 is LETTING GO.

WHY MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID?  Mental health first aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.  This 8 hour training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them with the appropriate care.

WHAT IT COVERS

• Common signs and symptoms of mental illness
• Common signs and symptoms of substance abuse
• How to interact with a person in crisis
• How to connect the person with help
• How to administer naloxone in the event of an opioid overdose

This training is being co-hosted by Lutheran Church of the Atonement and LSSI, Thursday, February 27, 2020.  Attendees will be able to receive CEUs for this training.  Bring cash or check for $20 which covers the cost of training materials.  Box lunch will be provided by Lutheran Church of the Atonement.  Registration is required.

Ann Pride has retired after 14 years of service to Atonement.  In addition to being one of the smiling faces greeting guests and members on Sunday mornings, Ann visited with members at their home, managed care teams, prayer teams  the prayer tree, oversaw the card writing ministries and revamped college & military care.  Previously Ann also was the staff liaison for Outreach, Fellowship and Health and Wellness Ministries.  Ann touched the lives of many members and their families throughout the years.  Please join us in celebrating Ann and wishing her well in her retirement.  Heavy appetizers will be served on March 8th, 4:30-6:30pm in the Gathering Space.  Come for as long as you are able! RSVP here.

Leslie Hunter, Chaplain from Holy Family School, will be guest preaching at Atonement on Sunday, March 8th.  Always a treat to hear, Leslie will be preaching on our Lenten topic of Letting Go.

Partnering with JOURNEYS/The Road Home, each Thursday evening from October to April we provide hospitality, warm food and a safe place to sleep to the homeless.  Many volunteers are needed to make this important program run.  From set-up, food preparation, supervising and clean-up there is a spot for you!    CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER