Luther Seminary's Faith+Lead is proud to announce a new online learning experience for all of those leading in rural and small-town settings. This new offering, the Rural Curiosity Learning Community, starts April 20, 2023.
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Read MoreIt has been a difficult few weeks for me, particularly as I watch the civil rights of my LGBTQ siblings stripped away. It has been difficult to assure my children that it will be ok when they saw the news report of Russia’s downing of a US drone when I have no power to give that assurance. Or to again think of the thousands living in the aftermath of earthquakes and war, to hear stories of Afghani women and girls still banned from education and work.
Read More[Jesus] cried with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The dead man came out, his hands and feet bound with strips of cloth, and his face wrapped in a cloth. Jesus said to them, “Unbind him, and let him go.” Many of the Jews therefore, who had come with Mary and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him. - John 11.43
Read MoreYes, Lord, I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, the one coming into the world. These words are familiar – the creed we speak in community, boldly proclaimed as one when the body of Christ gathers in worship.
Read MoreAs long as I can remember, I have felt the Holy’s presence through nature. As a child, I spent a lot of time in the mountains. While I would not have been able to describe it in words then, the trees, birds, creek, wind, sun, and all that I experienced through my senses taught me about the sacred.
Read MoreTo celebrate National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re sharing stories that illustrate how people served by Mosaic make choices to live their life their way. This is Holden’s. The post ‘Holden Just Makes the World Happy’ appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreToday is the commemoration of Archbishop Oscar Romero, a Salvadoran priest who was assassinated while standing behind the altar as he prepared to preside at mass. He is known as a martyr and prophet, using his voice to speak out against the human rights violations of the people of El Salvador. As we look at Bp. Romero’s life, it is easy to see that indeed the Spirit dwelt within him, and even with the daily threat of death and violence he continued to speak boldly to the powers that oppressed the Salvadorans.
Read MorePrayers for the family of Pastor Kurt Fangmeier (Living Christ Lutheran in Flagstaff) after the death of his mother, Margaret-Ann Fangmeier, on Sunday, March 19, 2023.
We especially pray for her husband, Del. Residents in the Phoenix metro area, the couple have been members of Dove of Peace Lutheran.
Read MoreMountain View Lutheran Church (11002 S. 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044), hosts The Way of the Cross,” A Time of Meditation and Prayer, on Good Friday, April 7,2023, 7am – 6pm.
The Time of Meditation and Prayer leads you through seven stations where you will go alongside Jesus on his way to the cross.
Read MoreHave you ever felt the satisfaction of bringing something to life? Maybe you had an idea that became reality maybe, or a seed (literal or figurative) planted and grown?
I often marvel at the power we humans have to create life, and was struck this year as we have been reimagining different aspects of our faith, how Ezekiel plays a role in this story of the valley of dry bones.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop travels to the High Country Conference as part of Synod on the Move, with our highlight being the High Country Conference Spring Gathering, Mar 25, 2023, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM. We also share photos from the Ordination of Rev. Dan Potaznick, our Director of Generosity and Strategic Development.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the following ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Heriberto Prudencio, who celebrates 33 years on March 25.
The Rev. Kerry Neuhardt, Church of Our Saviour, Lakeside, who celebrates 40 years on March 25.
Rev. William Timm, Gloria de Cristo, Yuma, who celebrates 42 years on March 29.
Other than La Paz and Navajo, which are at a medium level, all of our synod’s counties are at at low levels.
Note: our updates can be a week behind due to our news cycle overlapping with Thursday updates. View the latest CDC and NYTimes updates here.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada shares their March 2023 updates, featuring: a Holy Thursday Easter Egg Hunt and Resource Fair; photos; thanks to New Song Church for being such a great partner; and their wine tasting and mixer event on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
Read MoreThe Heidi Gerrish Triennial Gathering Memorial Scholarship is is provided by the Grand Canyon Women to encourage first-time attendance at our Women of the ELCA’s national Triennial Gathering, held every three years. View the scholarship application as PDF or as a Word document.
In 2023, our Triennial Gathering will be in Phoenix from September 21-24, 2023. This scholarship includes a pre-paid registration to the event and $250 is to be used for expenses related to attending.
Read MoreLutherans Restoring Creation shares their March 2023 Good Green News, featuring: Pollinator Pathways call on Tuesday March 28, 2023; Earth Day virtual service; Central states updates, and more.
Read MoreIn the last few months, I have had the privilege of traveling to various border regions around the world. These visits have left a deep impression on me, as I have seen firsthand the harm caused by physical walls and checkpoints. And now as we go through our Lenten journey, I am also reminded of the emotional and spiritual walls that exist within us.
Read MoreAll Saints Lutheran in Phoenix is taking applications for a part-time administrative assistant position. Office Hours: 21-24 hrs. per week.
Job description and application are available in the church office, the All Saints Website – allsaintsphoenix.org or request by email: aslc@allsaintsphoenix.org. If you have questions or need more information please contact: Shari Clark—602-866-9191 ext. 103—sharic@allsaintsphoenix.org.
Read MoreNote: these pews have found a good home in Naco. Thanks!
Read MoreBack in the days of the pandemic when I had a little more time to sit at home and watch TV, I found myself drawn to a show called “Good Bones,” a show about a mother/daughter duo who buys dilapidated houses with ‘good bones’ and rehabs them – transforms them – into beautiful places for others to make a home.
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