Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reads the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20. Merry Christmas and a blessed Advent! This is a season of preparation. As we prepare for family gatherings, homecooked meals, and Christ’s birth, let us take a moment to relax, breathe, and receive the Christmas story. Merry Christmas, dear church!
Read MoreThe Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria sings Yabo, Yabo as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand sings Joy to the World as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreThe Ukrainian staff of LWF World Service in Poland sings Dobriy Vechir, tobi as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Church in Central Germany sings Wie soll ich dich empfangen as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreThe Augustinian Lutheran Church of Guatemala sings Angels Are Singing as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreThe December, 2022 edition of Go and Do News, a newsletter from ELCA World Hunger, is available. This edition features Advent resources, a Lifelines article, updates from the Horn of Africa, resources, the Sea-Eye rescue ship, webinar info, advocacy focus, and many more featured resources.
Read MoreAs a parent now, I find that keeping the time filled with more holy days than holidays is a challenge. We attempt to do this by honoring the saint days that lead up to Christmas Day. Lutherans hold the saints as portals through which you see the faith embodied across the ages.
Read MoreShoppers across the country are buying toys for Christmas presents for the children in their lives. While many toy manufacturers have increased the racial diversity of their dolls and action figures, there is a segment of children who still don’t see themselves in the toys they find under the tree on Christmas day. Children with disabilities and medical conditions.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada sings Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreChurch of the Lutheran Brethren of Cameroon sings Teddungal wodani Allah as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreChurch of Norway sings Tenn Lys as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreJeypore Evangelical Lutheran Church sings Advent Season Arrives in Jeypore Evangelical Lutheran Churches as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreLWF World Service’s Tigray Program sings A Child was Born in Bethlehem as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania sings Once in Royal David's City as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreAttend a 1-hour online briefing on the Energy Efficiency Materials Pilot Program on Thursday, 12/8/2022, 2pm MST, 1pm PST, to learn how to prepare to apply for Department of Energy grants of up to $200,000 for your congregation’s energy efficiency work. Register here.
As people of faith and conscience, reducing the climate impact of our houses of worship is an opportunity to care for one another and for our common home.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Church of the River Plate (Uruguay) sings Leonard Cohen’s Aleluya as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas.
Read MoreDuring each day of Advent, beginning with "DAY 1" on November 27, you are invited to reflect on a word of the day for Advent and watch a video reflection from across the Rocky Mountain Synod. Visit the calendar each day of Advent here.
Read MoreWomen of the ELCA’s Blue Christmas Service offers a safe place to bring your grief, fear, and loss. Brief readings. Quiet and reflective music. Prayers. All are welcome. Spanish translation provided. Register now to attend. The service takes place on Wednesday, 12/21/2022, 6pm MST, 5pm PST.
Read MoreLutheran World Federation’s hymns of Advent & Christmas continues with our very own ELCA’s version of O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright!
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