Transforma tu Fe en Acción Climática: Curso de Certificación 2024

Potencia tu liderazgo en justicia climática con nuestro programa de certificación en línea transcontinental, disponible de febrero a noviembre de 2024 (PDF). Desarrolla habilidades morales, espirituales y prácticas para impulsar el cambio en tu comunidad. Comprométete solo 2-4 horas semanales para ser parte de un movimiento que fusiona el bienestar ecológico con la justicia social. Aplica antes del 30 de noviembre de 2023.

Empower your leadership in climate justice with our transcontinental online certification program, available February - November 2024 (PDF). Develop moral, spiritual, and practical skills to drive change in your community. Commit just 2-4 hours weekly to become a part of a movement merging ecological wellbeing with social justice. Apply by November 30, 2023.

Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Living Lutheran talked with Latiné Lutherans and heard their needs and hopes. Today we pause to reflect on the work being done throughout the ELCA to affirm and honor our siblings of Latiné descent. In the article, read quotes from the ELCA Ethnic Specific and Multicultural Ministries team. For more information about the ELCA’s Latiné ministries or other ethnic specific ministries, click here or email Jennifer De Leon, director for racial justice, at jennifer.deleon@elca.org.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardOctober 11, 2023Living Lutheran, LatinoComment

Fe, Esperanza y Voces Latinés: Una Conversación Sincera con Maria Santa Cruz

La Rev. Maria Santa Cruz discute la importancia de amplificar las voces latinés dentro de la ELCA, enfatizando la representación, apreciación cultural e inclusividad. Destaca los esfuerzos del Sínodo de Pacífica en ser inclusivo y expresa esperanza en el papel activo de Dios en apoyar a las comunidades vulnerables.

Rev. Maria Santa Cruz discusses the importance of amplifying Latiné voices within the ELCA, emphasizing representation, cultural appreciation, and inclusivity. She highlights the Pacifica Synod's efforts in being inclusive and expresses hope in God's active role in supporting vulnerable communities.

ELCA, Letters, NewsBrian FlatgardOctober 4, 2023Living Lutheran, LatinoComment

Strengthening Cross-Cultural Ministry: The Latine Ministry Competency Intensive

Join the October Intensive to deepen your understanding of Latine Ministry Competency. Led by Rev. Dr. Ruben Duran, explore the principles and practices of building stronger cross-cultural connections in the church. For more info on this October 5-7 2023 online event, view this PDF flyer.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardSeptember 27, 2023Wartburg Seminary, LatinoComment

A Conversation with Rev. Alejandro Mejia: In Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we present a thoughtful conversation with Rev. Alejandro Mejía from the Delaware-Maryland Synod, exploring his connection with the ELCA and his reflections on the representation and inclusion of the Latiné community within the church. Rev. Mejía emphasizes the importance of amplifying Latiné voices, fostering diversity, and promoting bilingualism, and he shares his hopes and prayers for the future. Read the full post at ELCA.org here.

ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardSeptember 27, 2023Latino, Racial Justice Ministries, Racial JusticeComment

Vida Nueva shares summer update

In this post, we share a summer update from Iglesia Luterana Vida Nueva in Glendale, full of images and good news.

Thank God, Iglesia Luterana "Vida Nueva" survived Covid 19 and starting in May with new strength. We continue to minister to Christian people, the Hispanic community and in a special way to immigrants. We thank God and the Grand Canyon Synod for the spiritual and financial support that you give us, so we can continue the ministry of the Church, serve the community and be able to plan for growth and become self-reliant.

Stories of Hope, News, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardAugust 16, 2021Latino, Vida Nueva Phoenix, Capital ConferenceComment

GCS Daily Bread Grants exceeds fundraising challenge

On April 26, 2020, the Grand Canyon Synod was awarded $10,000 from the ELCA’s COVID-19 Response Fund to assist GCS Native American and Latino ministries with food, water and basic hygiene items.

On April 28, Bishop Deborah Hutterer shared this good news and issued a challenge to match this amount for even greater impact. As of this writing, we have exceeded the initial challenge by $3,700, raising $13,700 in one week. We celebrate the generosity of this synod.

Additional gifts from congregations and individuals can still be made to this appeal through online giving or checks with the designation of GCS Daily Bread Grants. Grateful for how God does good through you.

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