The January, 2023 version of the Women of the ELCA’s monthly newsletter Café is available, featuring: art as healing; made in the image of a creative God; Boldcafe monthly dinner on February 2 2023, and the Boldcafe podcast. View all posts at boldcafe.org.
Read MoreKing’s theology is many things. It is dynamic, revolutionary and loving. But above all, his theology was actually lived, providing us with a theological legacy of a Christian answer to racism, segregation, violence and other evils. King’s daughter, Bernice, describes his life as a “walking sermon inspired by God.”
Read More“Where Your Heart Is,” the new stewardship newsletter of the ELCA, continues with their January, 2023 newsletter featuring: words from Tim Brown, Director for Congregational Stewardship; upcoming events, and stewardship resources.
Read MoreI was 4 years old when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. I was too young to understand the import of his words while he lived. Yet I remember the importance of those words, his struggles and his assassination to the Black community as I grew up in Chester, Penn. The community felt he was one of theirs. Not only was he a marvelous young African American preacher and civil rights leader, but he was also educated at Crozer Theological Seminary, just up the road in Upland, Penn.
Read MoreNelly Chiboi grew up in Mogotio, Kenya in an impoverished village. “I know the pain of poverty,” says Cheboi, now 29. “I never forgot what it was like with my stomach churning because of hunger at night.” Her mom ensured that despite their poverty Nelly received an education. Nelly worked hard in school and received a full scholarship to attend college. She graduated from the ELCA’s Augustana College in 2012.
Read MoreELCA Global Mission shares their Global Links newsletter for January, 2023, featuring: new family ties in Senegal, news around the world, mission personnel, and how to get involved.
Read MoreAfrican Descent Ministries of the ELCA celebrates Black History Month with “Talks at the Desk,” a four-part video series that will explore diverse expressions of the church. Watch the trailer here or in this post.
A new video will premiere each Wednesday in February at 6:30pm MST, 5:30 PST. Watch them live on Facebook, stream them on YouTube or download them at https://ELCA.org/ADM.
Read MoreThe 40 days of Lent are a season to reflect and remember, to look forward and ahead. We invite you to continue your work by connecting your congregation to the church’s global work to end hunger and poverty during ELCA World Hunger’s 40 Days of Giving, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 22.
To prepare, visit ELCA.org/40Days and download or order resources from ELCA World Hunger today.
Read MoreTheologians and scholars representing the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) met Dec. 6-8, 2022, to engage in an ecumenical, theological dialogue at St. Mary's Seminary & University in Baltimore.
Read MoreRead more about the Commission for a Renewed Lutheran Church at ELCA.org. The nomination process is open until March 9, 2023. More information about the commitment and expectation of serving on the CRLC can be found here. Interested individuals who wish to be nominated or to nominate another person should complete and submit the nomination form.
Read MoreThe priority deadline to apply for Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) is Jan. 15, 2023. The final application deadline is Feb. 1, 2023.
Now even more communities are ready to welcome you. The YAGM team recently announced that the Mexico and Central Europe country programs will be reopening in 2023. Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve there and in four other country programs. Learn more at ELCA.org/YAGM.
Read MoreFor the continued healing of Damar Hamilin and all athletes who suffer injuries to body and spirit…
For parts of California and the West Coast affected by massive amounts of rainfall this week…
For Abby Zwerner and all victims of school shootings…
For victims of the Tonga tsunami and the efforts to rebuild …
For those continuing to die from Covid-19, especially in China as transmission increases …
For the people of Brazil and their president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as they struggle for continued democracy …
For the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and all who continue the work for civil rights …
For those injured and grieving following a bus crash in Senegal…
For those injured in a Paris train station attack…
During the first quarter of the Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills safety, Damar Hamlin, collapsed on the field after making a tackle. Medical personnel quickly rushed on field to administer CPR. Both Hamlin’s teammates and opponents were visibly upset as they looked on: some with tears in their eyes, others kneeling to pray.
Read MoreThey were prodded by a desire to know. The magi who journeyed to baby Jesus were likely some of the only people who noticed this bright new star in the sky, and they took off with excitement and energy even still.
This past Sunday, we did Lectio Divina on the story of the magi. I couldn’t help but reflect on the virtue of curiosity.
Read MoreJoin us Wednesday, January 11, 2022, when we will hear from three avid story engagers: Karen Kretschmann, ELCA National Coordinator for Mission Interpretation & Former Delaware-Maryland Synod Director for Evangelical Mission; Nick Kiger, ELCA Director for Mission Support; and Victoria Flood, ELCA Senior Director for Misson Support.
Join ELCA Coaching every Wednesday at noon MST, 11am PST, as we practice Courageous Leadership. Log in info is on the ELCA Coaching website.
Read MoreFor all experiencing winter storms and significant weather events…
For the Colorado river as it faces continued drought and all places facing a shortage of water…
For all places in our nation and across the world without access to safe water…
For the eternal rest of Pope Emeritus Benedict and for all who mourn his death…
For those hurt and killed around the world in violent acts on New Year’s Eve…
For those grieving tragic injuries and deaths across our nation and world…
For those recovering from earthquakes in Northern California…
For the rebuilding of relationships and open borders between Colombia and Venezuela…
Under a new name, Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA) shares information for faith community nurses (PDF) and invites communities to start a faith community nurse ministry (PDF).
Formerly known as the Evangelical Lutheran Parish Nurse Association (ELPNA) , their current website is at elpna.org but will be moving to lutheranfcna.org.
Read MoreThere is no doubt that digital platforms allow individuals with similar interests to find one another, help family and friends to share memories and stories, and connect individuals who might otherwise be isolated.
In many cases, life in the digital world is viewed through a filter which either crafts a perfect online image—free from conflict, sadness, or imperfection— or automatically “perfects” the appearance of the individuals or places in the picture.
Read MoreYesterday we awoke to the news of the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. As part of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), we mourn his death and celebrate his life eternal in Christ Jesus.
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