Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
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Upcoming Events at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
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Lifetree Café - An Immigrant in the Sanctuary: When Faith and Politics Collide
<p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting.</p><p>The program, titled “An Immigrant in the Sanctuary: When Faith and Politics Collide,” features a filmed interview with Rev. Mike Morran, whose church offered sanctuary to Arturo Hernandez Garcia, an undocumented immigrant. Garcia moved into the church basement knowing he faced immediate deportation should he leave the church building.</p><p>Garcia also appears on camera.</p><p>“Arturo has worked in the U.S. for over 15 years, and his wife and two daughters are here,” Morran said of Garcia. “There are a lot of good reasons this man should be able to stay with his family.”</p><p> At this Lifetree episode, participants will have the opportunity to share their views concerning illegal immigration, immigration reform, and responding to undocumented immigrants.</p> 2019-04-10 13:00:00 -0500
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Lifetree Café - An Encounter with God
<p>Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. </p><p>Former Ethiopian prime minister Tamrat Layne tells about his controversial “encounter with God” in a filmed interview.</p><p>After serving as prime minister, Layne was convicted of corruption charges and served 12 years in prison. During his incarceration, Layne claims he experienced a supernatural visit from God.</p><p>“This compelling story raises questions we’ll consider at this program,” says Lifetree representative Craig Cable. “Did God appear in an Ethiopian prison cell to Layne? Are such encounters real? If so, why doesn’t God appear to anyone who asks him to do so?”</p> 2019-04-10 13:00:00 -0500
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