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2025 Mission Spending Plan

As we come to the end of the calendar year, your SOJOY Leadership Team has been hard at work planning for the year ahead of us. 2025 Summary Budget, which…
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Blessing of the Animals

On the first Sunday of October, the church remembers the life of Saint Francis of Assisi. A powerful example of what it means to follow Jesus, Saint Francis is especially…
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Full Hearts, Full Bellies!

This summer, we are reminded that God calls us to pray and act. Full Hearts, Full Bellies WorkShip Sunday, July 14  What is a WorkShip? In short, a WorkShip is…
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What is an intern?

At our congregational meeting on May 21, one of the items on the agenda is a possible pastoral intern for 2023-2024. But what is an intern? In our denomination (the…
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Quick Survey – RIC Process

Please take a moment to fill out this survey about the Reconciling in Christ process. As we consider the future directions of our ministry and mission, your voice matters! All…
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Reconciling in Christ Journey

Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Process at Spirit of Joy! Lutheran Church Spirit of Joy! has always been a congregation that has understood ourselves to be welcoming of others, friendly, and…
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2023 Mission Spending Plan

2022 is quickly drawing to a close, which means it is time to start making plans for the new year. Your SOJOY Leadership Team has been hard at work laying…
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Christmas Worship

We’re Not Perfect Christmas is often about putting our best face forward. Cleaning the house before guests arrive. Putting on our best clothes for holiday events. Everyone being on good…
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