I am not a practicing Lutheran. Although many of my relatives and ancestors are, I grew up in a secular family, attending church only for Christmas Eve services and the occasional baptism or funeral. As you might imagine, it was an unusual path that led me to this year of being an ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellow, of learning to navigate through new communities, new opportunities and new insights.
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and Bishop Eaton reminds us that caring for our mental health is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of courage, faithfulness and hope.
In this report, California Lutheran’s Thriving Leadership Formation Program shares an introduction video, and reminds anyone seeking spiritual community to join them to deepen friendship and your spiritual practice. Open to rostered and lay leaders.
Read MoreIn this post, California Lutheran University and Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary say thank you via video, share PDF reports (Cal Lutheran, PLTS).
Read MoreInside Out Network, new to our synod, shares their 2022 assembly report with two stories—one long and winding, and one short and sweet—both in the same Spirit.
Read MoreThe Arizona State University Lutheran Campus Ministry shares their 2022 assembly report in this video.
Read MoreA message from Deacon Tammy Jones West, 2024 ELCA Youth Gathering Program Director…
First, there is no curtain but for a peek into the behind-the-scenes happenings of the ELCA Youth Gathering, let me start with my first few months on staff. Let me introduce you to the people who are called to serve this ministry at the ELCA.
The Northern Arizona University Lutheran Campus Ministry | Canterbury shares their 2022 assembly report in this video.
Read MoreThe Global Engagement Team shares their 2022 synod assembly report in this post, including the news of the first two recipients of the Grand Canyon Synod International Travel Scholarship have been selected. Pastor Lourdes Olson (New Song) and Pastor Stephen Hilding (Tanque Verde).
Read MoreGreetings to you for a joyous Eid al-Fitr.
On this blessed occasion, I write to share "A Declaration of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to the Muslim Community." Through this message to you, we recommit ourselves to the heart of both our theological traditions: love of God and love of neighbor.
Read MoreSpirit of Joy Lutheran in Clarkdale shares their 2022 assembly report in this PDF, featuring their 2022 Religion and Science Lecture Series.
Read More1517 Media (Augsburg Fortress, Beaming Books, Broadleaf Books, Fortress Press, Sparkhouse) shares 10 things to know about 1517 Media as their annual report, as well as a slideshow, which includes the following coupon:
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Read MoreLutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW) shares their synod assembly report. View on YouTube or in this post.
CEO and President Connie Phillips stirs it up with others at LSS-SW to share the many ways they serve our synod.
Read More“I see Jesus saying, ‘Give to everyone who begs from you’ as less of a command and more of an invitation into an attitude of generosity. I see all the requests and pleas and need out there as God offering us options.” Read in this post or view as PDF.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) shares their synod assembly report. View on YouTube or in this post.
Martin Malmberg gives an update, being Stirred Up in the Spirit at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, and shares how over 50,000 were given grocery assistance and 167 families get housing.
Read MorePresiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares her letter to 2022 assemblies. View as PDF in English or Spanish, and also read in this post.
“Theresa of Avila talked about the church as the hands and feet of Christ in the world, the very way God will work to engage new people.”
Read MoreOur regional gift planners, Lisa Higginbotham, CFRE, and Josh Kerney, shares their ELCA Foundation report. View as PDF, read in this post, and also view this ELCA Foundation video and view a message from Lisa.
“The vision of the ELCA Foundation is to be a thriving ministry that develops a culture of intentional generosity and financial stewardship to expand the work of the ELCA. Our mission is to support and sustain ELCA ministries by enhancing gifting capacity and stewarding resources.”
Read MoreApril is Fair Housing Awareness Month and Bishop Eaton encourages us to continue the Lutheran tradition of being advocates for fair housing legislation and “tackle the legacy of segregation, housing discrimination, and ongoing disparities of homeownership for persons with disabilities, or based on race and gender.”
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