Did you see us on the news?
A new ministry, In Our Backyard, is growing here at Central. The idea is to house five to ten seniors in tiny homes on our church property. The selected individuals or couples will be those who meet occupant criteria and are awaiting permanent housing solutions. The big plan is to then replicate this ministry at multiple locations across
Anchorage. See the news story at https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2024/10/23/tiny-house-village-homeless-seniors-aims-open-within-weeks/ and learn a lot more at the In Our Backyard website. We'll be hosting an open house at 11 am on Saturday, October 26.
Upcoming Events
† Join us in-person or via our livestream for 9:30 am Sunday worship services. Advent worship services featuring Holden Evening Prayer will be 7 pm Wednesdays, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
† Anchorage Thanksgiving Blessing holiday meal distribution will be Monday, November 25 at seven sites in Anchorage. Central Lutheran's site welcomes those with proof of address in the 99501, 99503, 99510, 99512, 99513, 99520 and 99524 zip codes. Drive or walk up between 2 and 7 pm to pick up a complete meal.
† Third Saturdays of the month (November 16, and December 21) our Foot and Wound Clinic is open 11 am - 2 pm, Helping Hands Clothing Closet is open 1- 3 pm, Listening Post is open 1 - 3 pm, and Eddie hosts his AA monthly dinner
Wanted: donations of shelf-stable foods like pre-packaged trail mix, granola bars, dried fruits, meal bars, jerky, packets of tuna, canned meats and bottled water for the church office to have on hand for hungry neighbors. It’s a blessing to be able to offer two or three items to a hungry person along with the directions to the Food Pantry. Also welcome, donations of canned and boxed foods that we can pass on to the Lutheran Social Services of Alaska Food Pantry.
THANK YOU to our many Central members who donate funds or portions of the meal to our monthly evening meal for the women and children at Clare House. Each fourth Thursday, including Thanksgiving, we deliver a complete meal with milk, main and side dishes, fruit and dessert.
Local Organizing Ministry: Want to make a difference in your community? Along with Anchorage Faith & Action Congregations Together AFACT, Central folks listen to our congregation and Fairview neighbors, builds relationships, and develops leaders. Through these relationships, we identify issues and work to effect change in ourselves and in the public sphere. We meet every other Tuesday and the current focus is to get to know our Fairview neighbors and our homeless neighbors and see how we can grow relationships with them. Our recent focus is the Fairview Recreation Center, specifically adequate staffing and open hours to support the neighborhood residents in having a safe place to play, learn and grow.
Central Seniors/Golden Opportunities: Wednesday coffee klatsches are again being held in person with 8:30 am gatherings at Kaladi Brothers Coffee on Brayton Drive.
Our Helping Hands Clothing Closet is open seven or eight days monthly and is staffed by volunteers from Central Lutheran Church and Christ Church Episcopal. We’d welcome your donation of new or used shoes/boots, clothing, cold-weather gear, blankets, sleeping bags, back packs and GLOVES. Bring donated items (clean and ready to give away) on Sundays around worship service times, during Closet hours, or during office hours.
The closet is open 1 - 3 pm on the following dates:
Tuesdays (almost all Tuesdays) 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17;
Thursdays (third Thursdays of the month) 11/21, 12/19;
Saturdays (third Saturdays of the month) 11/16, 12/21.
The Anchorage Farmers Market will resume May through October in 2025.
The Lutheran Social Services of Alaska (LSSA) Food Pantry welcomes your donation of canned meats, chili, soup, canned fruit, dried potato mixes, tuna and peanut butter, and more, and your donation of time if you're able to help prepare food boxes for clients.
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