Godly Gourmet Sandwiches on October 26

Give the cook a break and pick up Godly Gourmet meals this Friday, October 26!
Sandwiches are $10 and soup $5. Coleslaw and complementary cookies included. (Two orders for $29.00) Pre-order by calling 728-1121 before 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Sandwich Menu
Smoked barbecued brisket of beef with blue cheese dressing on ciabatta roll.
Curried cheese, apple and ham on multigrain bread.
New Orleans Style all Vegetable Muffaletta on baguette (vegetarian)

Soup Menu
Fresh pea soup with Crème fraiche
Celery and tomato Aurore (vegetarian)

Godly Gourmet Sandwiches October 19

Give the cook a break and pick up Godly Gourmet meals this Friday, October 19!

Sandwiches are $10 and soup $5. Coleslaw and complementary cookies included. (Two orders for $29.00) Pre-order by calling 728-1121 before 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Sandwich Menu
Philly cheese steak with grilled peppers and onions on cibatta roll
Antipasto Chicken Salad on Focaccia
Asian Hummus and grilled veggies on basil wrap (vegetarian)

Soup Menu
Italian Wedding Soup with chicken meatballs
Apple Pie Soup (vegetarian)

Bells Ring! Choirs Sing!

Music is important at Pilgrim Congregational Church.  On Sunday, October 14, our Bell Choir, Bellissimo, under the direction of Rachael Kresha, will play for the Sunday service.  Pilgrim Choir, under the direction of Dr. Bret Amundson, will also sing.  Rachael and Bret began working together at Pilgrim just a few months ago and have brought unusual music into worship.  For World Communion Sunday on October 7, they invited Dr. Jeremy Craycraft to play African music for the service.  On a Sunday in August, Rachael invited a trio of shape note singers to provide music.  Children in grades 2-5 are currently learning to play recorders and on October 28 will provide a recorder anthem for the congregation.

In addition to music on Sunday mornings, Pilgrim provides space for community music groups such as Echoes of Peace, Twin Ports Choral Project, and Lake Superior Youth Choir.  Kindermusik classes meet at Pilgrim and UMD's Academy of Fine Arts offers private instrument instruction at Pilgrim.  Joyful Noise, an integrative music program for elementary school age children, meets at Pilgrim.  The church sanctuary is serves as a venue for a variety of concerts sponsored by various community groups.

Currently Pilgrim's choir is preparing for a co-operative production of Mozart's Requiem on November 4 at 3:00 p.m.  The concert is a benefit for CHUM.  The suggested donation is $10, but gifts in any amount will be appreciated.  Other choirs involved include Glen Avon Presbyterian Church, Peace United Church of Christ, and First Lutheran.  An evening performance will be at First Lutheran, at 7:00 p.m.

Godly Gourmet Friday, October 5

Give the cook a break and pick up Godly Gourmet meals this Friday, October 5!


Sandwiches are $10 and soup $5. Coleslaw and complementary cookies included. (Two orders for $29.00)  Pre-order by calling 728-1121 before 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.

Sandwiches:
Caesar Chicken Club with oven dried tomato and bacon on Cibatta roll
Vietnamese Pork with pickled veggies & chipotle mayo on Cibatta roll
Pesto egg salad with grilled portabella mushrooms on multi-grain (vegetarian)

Soup:
Hearty Russian Borscht garnished with sour cream
Roasted corn, red pepper and tomato (vegetarian)

Learn More about Us

On Sunday, September 30, at 11:20, visitors and guests are invited to gather at the back of the sanctuary for an orientation to Pilgrim.  This is a great time to ask questions about our congregation.  Maybe you wonder what we believe, how we worship, where we "fit" in the landscape of American religious organizations.  Or maybe you wonder what kinds of things we do in the community or what kind of religious education we offer for children and adults.  Or maybe you're looking for a church and wonder whether this is the right place for you.  Whatever your questions, you are invited into the circle.  Whether you are looking for a relationship with our congregation or are merely curious about what goes on here, grab a cup of coffee after worship and come back into the sanctuary.  There will be a small circle of chairs at the back where we will meet.

Committed to Higher Education

Pilgrim Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, like many other Congregational churches, values higher education.  Congregationalists started many schools of higher education and were especially committed to schooling for those to whom education was denied.  The large stained glass window in the front of our sanctuary pictures buildings from several colleges founded by our Congregational forbearers.

Pilgrim is located close to the University of Minnesota-Duluth, the College of St. Scholastica, and is not far from Lake Superior College and the University of Wisconsin-Superior.  On Sunday, September 23, the 2nd hour Adult Education event will feature the Rev. Cynthia Coffin-Langdon, campus minister at UMD.  Come to learn more about Pilgrim's ties to United Campus Ministry. 

Civility

Pilgrim Congregational Church has a rich heritage in promoting participation in civic dialogue.  Our forebearers helped shape democracy as a governance that required citizen input and fostered lively discussion among people of differing viewpoints.  As a congregation, we encourage civility and kindness in all conversations, especially during this season of political debate.  Civil dialogue, respect for various points of view, and a willingness to engage in difficult conversations have been themes in recent Sunday sermons.  Our Social Justice Ministry has been promoting Civility in public meetings and candidate forums as well as school board meetings and other community events.  On Sunday, September 16th, Pilgrim will host a training session for People of Faith: Starting the Conversation about the proposed marriage amendment.  The training will take place from 11:30-12:30 and child care is available.

Pilgrim is an Open and Affirming Congregation of the United Church of Christ and by congregational vote in May, 2010, took a stand for marriage equality.  Addressing the current proposed amendment is one way of following through on the congregation's commitment to justice and equality.

People of Faith training on Sunday is open to visitors and guests as well as members of neighboring communities of faith.

Pilgrim is currently seeking volunteers to encourage civility in public forums and debates scheduled during September and October.  If interested, contact Anita Stech at monardamom@yahoo.com.