Worship at Chester Park United Methodist Church, 9:00 Sunday, May 28

Pilgrim and other congregations join together for worship on the summer "bookend" holiday weekends.  This Memorial Day weekend the congregations will meet at Chester Park United Methodist Church, 819 N. 18th Avenue.  See you there!!!!

Pilgrim Seeks Choir Director

Pilgrim's Music staff is in transition.  After almost nine years of working together and with us, Velda Bell and Jack Bowman are each pursuing other opportunities.  Rachael Kresha will begin as Organist June 15.  We are seeking a choir director with experience in classical, sacred music repetoire and leading a choir of  experienced singers.  Other responsibilities of the music staff include directing a Handbell Choir, developing a music program for elementary school children, and community outreach.  The ability to provide service music on organ or piano will be considered a plus in a candidate.  Resumes should be sent to Music Search, Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. 4th Street, Duluth, MN 55812 or email to pilgrimcf@msn.com. 

Guatemala Fundraiser Rummage Sale May 5

There will be an all-church rummage sale on Saturday, May 5, 2012 to support a service learning trip to Common Hope in Antigua, Guatemala at the end of June. Common Hope promotes hope and opportunity in Guatemala, partnering with children, families, and communities who work to improve their lives through education, health care, and housing.


The rummage sale will feature household goods, decorative and craft items and clothing for children to adults.

Anyone interested in additional information, please contact the church office at 724-8503 or pilgrimdlh@msn.com.

Godly Gourmet Sandwiches for April 27

Sandwich Choices:
Chicken cordon bleu on cibatta with tangy mushroom horseradish dressing
Hot pastrami with coleslaw and Russian dressing on rye
Chickpea, apple and golden beet on bollilo rolls (vegetarian)

Soup Choices:
Unstuffed cabbage
Sweet potato bisque (vegetarian)

Kid's Sandwich:
Chicken and bacon rollups

Call 218-728-1121 no later than Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to order your meal; pick up your order on Friday between 4:30 and 6:30. Without a reservation sandwiches will be sold on Friday while supplies last.

Prices: Soup and whole sandwich with home-style coleslaw $15.00 (two orders for $29.00.)Sandwich with coleslaw and pickle, $10.00Bowl of soup, $5.00 Kid's Sandwich, $3.00

Godly Gourmet Sandwiches for April 20

The April 20 event raises funds for the Guatemala service learning trip.

Sandwich Choices:
Beef or Chicken burritos
Black bean cake sandwich(vegetarian)

Soup Choices:
Chicken tortilla
Vegitarian tortilla

Kid's Sandwich:
Grilled waffle ham and cheese

Call 218-728-1121 no later than Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to order your meal; pick up your order on Friday between 4:30 and 6:30. Without a reservation sandwiches will be sold on Friday while supplies last.

Prices: Soup and whole sandwich with home-style coleslaw $15.00 (two orders for $29.00.)Sandwich with coleslaw and pickle, $10.00Bowl of soup, $5.00 Kid's Sandwich, $3.00

Godly Gourmet Sandwiches Return!

Enjoy our Friday Gourmet meals on Friday the 13th! They're heavenly!

Sandwich Choices:
Grilled Reuben on cranberry walnut bread with sauerkraut and Swiss cheese
Tangy apple chicken Wrap with parmesan dressing
Mushroom – feta torta (vegetarian)

Soup Choices:
Mulligatawny
Egyptian Red Lentil (vegetarian)

Kid's Sandwich: Waffle pizza sandwich

Call 218-728-1121 no later than Thursday at 7:00 p.m. to order your meal; pick up your order on Friday between 4:30 and 6:30. Without a reservation sandwiches will be sold on Friday while supplies last.

Prices: Soup and whole sandwich with home-style coleslaw $15.00 (two orders for $29.00.)Sandwich with coleslaw and pickle, $10.00
Bowl of soup, $5.00 Kid's Sandwich, $3.00

Holy Week at Pilgrim

During Holy Week, Pilgrim offers worship services commemorating Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection. Each event is different in tone, style, and presentation, but together they offer a rich opportunity to meditate on the meaning of salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

Passion Sunday, April 1 10:00 am Stories from the last week of Jesus' life, including the Lord's Supper served at tables. Music by the Pilgrim Choir, Bellissimo Handbell Choir, and Jack Bowman on organ.

Maunday Thursday, April 5 6:00 pm Evening meal with model Seder liturgy led by Rabbi David Steinberg of Temple Israel.

Good Friday, April 6 7:00 pm Tenebrae Service focusing on Jesus' words from the cross, featuring the combined choirs of Glen Avon, Peace and Pilgrim churches.

Easter Party, April 7 10:00 am Fun for children and adults--egg hunt, crafts, photos with the Easter bunny, cookie decorating, etc.

Easter Worship 10:00 am Festive worship service with continental breakfast at 9:00 am