In her May column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth takes time to reflect on one of “The Questions”—what is a life worth living? She reflects on the cruciform life, which delivers us from our constant striving to make our lives have meaning through our own efforts.
Read her column in English at https://bit.ly/2LhJQTp and in Spanish at https://bit.ly/2LmmdcJ, or download the column in PDF or as a Word doc.
Read MoreWe pray for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Goodyear, Arizona, and uplift Reverend Dr. Jeffery S. Gallen, Senior Pastor, Renee Gearheart, Office Manager, and Miloy Canete in Worship and Music.
Read MoreThrough our prayers, we lift up Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona. We pray for Pastors Josh Auchenbach and Stephen Hilding, and the support staff: Aviry Christy, Director of Family Ministry; Lars Andersen, Organist; Alexis Burrows, Worship Leader; Daniel Ford, Custodian; Debbie Irby, Director of Preschool & Kindergarten; Brenda Jordan, Bookkeeper; Veanne Lupia, Parish Administrator; Sherri McClellan, Worship Leader; Joe Paugh, Business & Facilities Manager; Danielle Rowland, Nursery Supervisor; Vivian Wilsdon, Handbells; and Jennifer Wortman, Choir Director.
Read MoreGloria Dei Lutheran Church, Paradise Valley, AZ is seeking a Minister of Music. View the job description in PDF and apply on the Gloria Dei website.
Read MoreThursday, May 23, 2019, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00p.m., at four locations around the Phoenix Valley.
Summer is just around the corner! Your Thrivent Member Network - Southwest Region is offering a day of service to help Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS) prepare to serve Arizona’s most vulnerable during the summer months.
Read MoreThis issue of Risk Reporter provides insight on reducing legal liabilities. We cover a variety of topics from ADA implications and sanctuary congregations to attractive nuisances and more to help you navigate potentially litigious situations. Learn more about the new Church Mutual Now™ app and how it can help you stay in front of risks and liabilities. View PDF full issue
Read MoreA familiar Easter hymn calls Jesus the “risen conqu’ring Son.” In Romans 8 Paul says we are “more than conquerors” through Christ. In a world which has much tragedy and suffering, what does Paul mean? Are we really more than conquerors? How? Read more»
Faith Lens features weekly bible studies that engage youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life.
Read MoreJesus “heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).
Scripture makes clear that God’s will is for each of us, and the entire planet, to have health, wholeness and longevity. But how we secure these things for ourselves and others can be a lot less clear.
Read MoreBishop Hutterer joins Lutheran leaders to advocate on Capitol Hill. Join them in taking action!
Over 80 ELCA bishops, ministry leaders, and advocates from across the nation visited Capitol Hill speaking about critical disaster recovery and environmental needs in our communities. Send your legislators a customizable letter at the ELCA Action Center to illustrate specific disaster concerns with your legislators today!
Read MoreFrom Pastor Lars Hammar comes Open Space’s newsletter. Click here to view it in PDF.
Excerpt: “We unveiled our new portable, solid oak, altar made by Rev. Paul Hammar. Now we have our own sacred space for the communion elements, wherever we worship.” Learn more at www.openspacetucson.com.
Read MoreIn mid-2018, the ELCA Advocacy team decided to focus the 2019 ELCA Advocacy Convening, an advocacy gathering for bishops and key community and ELCA leaders, on disasters intensified by climate change. The earth is groaning as our warming climate intensifies drought, floods, wildfires and sea level rise, each in turn accelerating hunger, conflict, migration and the well-being of every inhabitant of our planet. Read in English, en Español.
Read MoreDirector of Youth and Family Faith Formation (F/T)
Available after 7/15/19 at Love of Christ Lutheran Church, 1525 N. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85205, 480.6810939
Director of Youth and Family Faith Formation will direct, implement, and maintain a faith-based ministry program for life-long discipleship for all members of the congregation, with particular emphasis with youth (7th-12th Gr) and their families. To apply and receive a formal position description please contact LoC Pastor Steve Talmage at stevetalmage@loclc.org.
Read MoreSun 9AM Contemporary Worship Leader (P/T 10hrs/wk)
Available Immediately at Love of Christ Lutheran Church, Mesa.
Under the general direction of the Director of Music, the Contemporary Worship Leaders directs the staffed Praise band, incorporates volunteer musicians, and leads music at our Sun 9AM worship service. To apply and receive a formal position description please contact LoC Director of Music, Jung Csuy at jungmusic@loclc.org.
Read MoreALOA has much to offer Lutheran congregations in the area of Older Adult Ministry, and provides webinars on key topics for Older Adult Ministry that are practical and free of charge.
ALOA’s May webinar is “Life-long Health & Wellness,” Thursday, May 23, 2019, 12:00 PM Eastern. Host Mark Schoepp, Executive Director of ALOA, will interview Karen Sue Mary, professional Exercise Physiologist and a strong woman of faith. Register at aloaserves.org/may-webinar/
Read MoreDesert Cross Lutheran Church, in Tempe, Arizona, is looking for a Director of Worship and Music. This is a full-time salaried position, available summer 2019.
The Director of Worship and Music equips musicians and worship leaders and, with the Senior Pastor, guides and supports the worship planning process. Please refer to the job posting on Desert Cross’s website for details about this position.
Read MoreThese petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world. Thank you for your continued prayers for the life and mission of this church. Download a Word doc, or PDF for letter size printout or legal size printout, or read on the GCS news blog.
Read MoreOn March 28, 2019 the ELCA joined other US churches and Christian organizations in a statement rejecting President Trump’s recognition of Israeli annexation of the Golan Heights. Read the full statement here.
Read MoreToday’s post is by Linda Witte Henke, an artist specializing in liturgically purposed art for congregation, synod, and churchwide settings (See three new collections of print-on-demand banner fabrics at www.lindahenke.com). This is Linda’s third post offering designs and templates for using visuals to enrich worship.
Read MoreTo most of us in the United States, mosquitoes are nothing more than a pest. But in many places around the world, just one bite from an infected mosquito could transmit malaria. Every two minutes, a child dies from malaria – a preventable and curable disease. In a recent report, the World Health Organization warned that progress against malaria has stalled. World Malaria Day is a special time to remember our neighbors at heightened risk for this disease – and the ways God is working through and with them to reduce risk and build resilience.
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