Posts tagged Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA)
Finding Joy in the Long Days: Desert Cross Lutheran's Holiday Breakfast Playdates

At Desert Cross Lutheran Church, holiday mornings have become ministry moments. What began as simple breakfast playdates in the park for young families has grown into an intergenerational tradition of fellowship, outreach, and joy. These gatherings remind us that church happens not only in sanctuaries but wherever God’s people meet in community.

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Seeds of Faith: How ELCA Schools Are Shaping Tomorrow's Church

The Grand Canyon Synod has joined the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA), strengthening Christian education across Arizona. With 20 schools and learning centers serving 1,800 students, Lutheran preschools like Children of Hope and New Covenant are planting seeds of faith and building bridges between church and community. Learn more about ELEA schools at elcaschools.org.

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Journey Together During Lutheran Schools Week This March

Lutheran Schools Week 2024, occurring from March 3-9, invites Lutheran communities to celebrate with the theme "On the Road," inspired by Luke 24:13-35. It's a call to witness God's presence in our journeys, providing resources for congregations and schools, including bulletin inserts, social media posts, classroom activities, chapel services, and more. Engage with these life-changing ministries and support lifelong faith formation through elcaschools.org.

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Lynn Hockenberger: ELEA's Early Childhood Director of the Year

Join us as we celebrate Lynn Hockenberger, the Early Childhood Director of the Year recognized by the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA). Serving as the director of Children of Hope Development Center at Esperanza Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Lynn exemplifies administrative excellence and a deep commitment to integrating faith and education.

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Embracing the Journey: ELEA's 2023-2024 Devotion Guide

Download and discover the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association's (ELEA) 2023-2024 Devotion Guide titled "On the Road / En La Carretera." The guide, compiled by educators, leaders, and bishops, serves as a powerful resource for parents, staff, and those involved in our schools and centers. Join others on this journey of faith and education which follows the lectionary each week.

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