Faith+Lead’s September roundup includes Bible courses, a Scripture certificate, a free Matthew study guide, leadership formation, a new-Christian-community incubator and fresh podcast resources.

Explore opportunities to deepen your learning, discern your next step and strengthen ministry in your context. Read the full September roundup.

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary invites people discerning seminary, ordained ministry or another vocational path to Signs Along the Way, October 30-November 1 in Berkeley, California. Lodging and meals are covered, and travel assistance is available.

Come explore your call, experience PLTS and connect with students, faculty and others in discernment. Learn more and register.

Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary’s free, online Founders Day Luther Lecture takes place Wednesday, September 30, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. in Arizona and southern Nevada; 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in Utah.

The Rev. Dr. Brandon Westengard will explore Martin Luther, Mary’s Magnificat and mystical experience in Lutheran theology. No registration is required. Join by Zoom.

• Italy: Ancient legacy and contemporary challenges

• A piece of the mosaic of village life in the Czech Republic

• Training for enterprise to build resilient communities

• Abounding in hope

• Asia: From local voices to global action on climate justice

The reasons people become a Shared Living Home Provider vary from wanting flexible work to earning income at home. But the reason they stay Home Providers is often the same: meaningful relationships. Learn more about that in our latest blog post.
Today, she brings that perspective to her work supporting two individuals with their daily routines and goals.

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The reasons people become a Shared Living Home Provider vary from wanting flexible work to earning income at home. But the reason they stay Home Providers is often the same: meaningful relationships. Learn more about that in our latest blog post.
Today, she brings that perspective to her work supporting two individuals with their daily routines and goals.

The post Meaningful relationships are the top reason people are Shared Living Home Providers appeared first on Mosaic.

LEADconnects offers fall opportunities for congregations and leaders to practice holy listening, strengthen communications, discern strategic direction, and find peer support. The LEAD Exchange begins in October, with registration due September 30; a strategic-planning information meeting is September 23. Explore LEAD’s fall offerings.

In the latest Pivot podcast, Warren Smith, professor of historical theology at Duke Divinity School, joins Dwight and Terri to talk about his new book, Early Christian Theology: A History, and what the first several centuries of Christian thought have to say to church leaders today.

Rev. David Peterson will be installed on Sunday, 10/11/2026 at 9:30 am at Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church (11273 E 40th St, Yuma, AZ 85367). Bishop Deborah K. Hutterer will preach and preside. Clergy are invited to vest and process. The color of the day is green.

There will be a reception in Fellowship Hall following the service. No RSVP's necessary. The service will be live-streamed and can be found on the church’s website and Facebook and YouTube.

Portico Social Purpose Funds offer ELCA Retirement Plan members a way to consider investments through the lens of Lutheran social teaching, screening for practices that conflict with church values while supporting positive social impact.

Explore your options, review the fund descriptions and consider whether your retirement selections match your mission.

A no-cost Portico Town Hall on Tuesday, September 22, will address the 15% base-rate increase planned for Portico health benefits in 2027. The session begins at 6:00 p.m. in Arizona and Nevada and 7:00 p.m. in Utah.

Rostered ministers, council members, treasurers and other congregational leaders are encouraged to learn what the increase may mean for their planning and to ask questions. Register in advance.

Pastor Jacqui Pagel returns from a sabbatical grateful for rest, travel, family, and the colleagues who sustained vital synod ministry in her absence.

Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona has released an eight-page guide to help congregations prepare for potential election-related disruption, from misinformation and intimidation to division and uncertainty. Grounded in Lutheran commitments to truth-telling, peace and care for neighbors, the resource includes discussion scenarios and a practical readiness checklist.

Congregations are encouraged to identify a response team, trusted information sources, a spokesperson and key emergency contacts now. Read the full article and download the guide.

Arizona Faith Network is recruiting Poll Chaplains and Peacekeepers for the November election, with online trainings September 28 and October 15. The latest newsletter also includes the October 20 Annual Gathering, nonpartisan voter education, community celebrations, interfaith events, and ways to support peaceful civic participation. Read the full AFN newsletter.