Ascension Holy Communion: May 17
The Ascension of our Lord will be celebrated in liturgy this Thursday at 7 p.m. 

May Food & Fellowship: May 18
The next Food & Fellowship event will be at Imperial Gardens (Middleton) on Friday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Please RSVP to Carl Anderson by May 16 at 233-6150 or 772-6832.

Linde Sundell at Adult Forum: May 27
Linde Sundell will share stories and photos from her Global Medical Brigades trip to Honduras last January.

Senior Day at Oakwood Village West
Celebrate spring with friends and family at Oakwood Village West on Monday, June 4, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., with worship in the Resurrection Chapel, followed by lunch ($8.50) and a program in the Nakoma/Westmoreland rooms. Let us know if you need transportation or a special menu. RSVP by Tuesday, May 29 at the welcome desk or to Suelyn Swiggum (258-3160 or swiggum@luthermem.org).

Construction on St. Francis property
Beginning this week, the east end of Conklin Place alley near Brooks Street will be closed throughout the duration of the project. Avoid construction by parking at Grainger (2). If you park in the LCC garage (1), please exit to Johnson Street via the Grand Central Apartment exit. Stop by the welcome desk with questions.

Mustard Seed Gardeners
The Mustard Seed Gardeners are looking for help with spring planting. Contact Bob Steffen at rsteffen@wisc.edu to get involved.

Sunday School teachers needed
Interested in teaching Sunday School? We are in need of two teachers to teach every other Sunday for the 2012–13 school year.  Contact Sunday School coordinator Amy Grunewald Mattison or Pastor Brad to get involved.

Lay School of Ministry introductory course this fall
“Faithful Leadership in Lay Ministry”
This four-session introductory course helps lay leaders develop a theological focus on the challenges faced in ministry. These sessions look at ways to nurture Christian community as it applies to youth, education and volunteer ministries, including the integration of social media. Contact Peg Ekedahl, lay school coordinator, at ekedahlp@charter.net or (608) 449-7722.

Parking Task Force
A Parking Task Force is evaluating parking needs and resources to improve access to the church for members and visitors. Your questions, comments and suggestions are welcome. Please contact Kim O’Leary in the church office at 258-3160 ext. 14.