And the winner of the 40-40-40 Lenten Challenge is…

As part of the Lenten Challenge between the Southeastern Iowa and Grand Canyon Synods, more than 200 individuals from over 70 congregations pledged to participate in daily devotions, daily decluttering, daily wellness activities, or a donation of a dollar or more a day for ELCA World Hunger. Individuals raised nearly $7,000 for anti-hunger efforts through ELCA World Hunger. Thank you!

Ultimately, the Grand Canyon synod won the challenge with more than 120 participants. A trophy, along with a video message from Southeastern Iowa’s Bishop Amy Current, will be awarded during the Grand Canyon Synod Assembly.

[re]imagine Lent: 4/10/2023 Holy Monday

On this Holy Monday, I offer the words of Rob Bell, from his book titled, Love Wins.

“Do we get what we want?”
..the answer to that is a resounding, affirming, sure, and positive yes.
Yes, we get what we want.
God is that loving.

Grand Canyon Synod, News, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardApril 10, 202340 40 40 Lenten Challenge, 2023 Lent, 2023 Holy WeekComment

[re]imagine Lent: 4/9/2023 Easter Sunday

Christ is Risen!
Christ is Risen, Indeed!
Alleluia!

[re]imagine: 4/8/2023 Vigil of Easter

The sky is still dark
or maybe it has come
and gone again.
this is a vigil,
but not for Easter.

Lutheran World Federation newsletter: 4/6/2023

News, Global ChurchBrian FlatgardApril 6, 2023Lutheran World Federation, 2023 Lent, 2023 Holy WeekComment

The risen Christ is present in the toughest places

In an Easter Message for the Lutheran World Federation, Rev. Dr. Robin Steinke, professor and President of the Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota, reflects on the familiar, yet “earthshaking news” that Christ is Risen! Read in this post, in multiple languages on the LWF site, or in this PDF.

ELCA, Letters, Global ChurchBrian FlatgardApril 6, 20232023 Holy Week, 2023 Lent, Luther SeminaryComment

“... he would not drink it” | Good Friday Message by Rev. Dr Yonas Yigezu Dibisa

“What is it that makes Good Friday good? [...] Christ’s self-giving calls the church to avoid turning inward and instead sacrifice itself for the good of others. Indeed, the church lives not for itself, but for the world.”

Good Friday message by Rev. Dr Yonas Yigezu Dibisa, President of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus, and LWF Executive Committee member.

Global Church, LettersBrian FlatgardApril 6, 20232023 Holy Week, 2023 LentComment

Holy Week: Feasting, Fasting and Living in Tension

Blessings as we enter holy week! Many of you have journeyed with ELCA World Hunger through Lent as we have reflected on the Psalms and what meaning that vast collection of hymns, poems, laments and prayers might have for hunger ministry today. As the season comes to a close, thank you for being part of the 40 Days of Giving!

ELCA, Letters, NewsBrian FlatgardApril 5, 20232023 Lent, 2023 Holy Week, Hunger, ELCA World HungerComment

Bishop Eaton: Let's observe Holy Week

We’ve entered Holy Week, and Bishop Eaton hopes and prays that we will not skip from the hosannas of Palm Sunday right to the hallelujahs of Easter Sunday. It’s important, as we travel through this week, to see not only incredible sacrifice and love that God has shown us in Jesus Christ, but all of the human condition that comes out during this week.

Bishop Eaton, ELCA, LettersBrian FlatgardApril 4, 20232023 Holy Week, 2023 Lent, Bishop Eaton LettersComment

Mountain View Lutheran hosts "The Way of the Cross" on Good Friday

Mountain View Lutheran Church (11002 S. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044), hosts The Way of the Cross,” A Time of Meditation and Prayer, on Good Friday, April 7,2023, 7am – 6pm.

The Time of Meditation and Prayer leads you through seven stations where you will go alongside Jesus on his way to the cross.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardMarch 23, 20232023 Holy Week, Mountain View Phoenix, Fiesta ConferenceComment

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