At some point—maybe even soon—the emergency phase of the pandemic will end. But what, exactly, is that magic threshold? This article from The Atlantic suggests when the United States gets to fewer than 5,000 new cases a day, and fewer than 100 deaths, about the same as seasonal flu.
The Atlantic is making vital coverage of the coronavirus available to all readers. Find the collection here.
Read MoreThis virtual seminar will draw on poets and the expertise of Christian Wiman to think more carefully and critically about how language and liturgy intersect. Cost: $25. Saturday, March 13, 2021, 9am MST, 8am PST. Register here.
Presented by the Institute of Liturgical Studies, Valparaiso University.
Read MoreBeginning Feb. 14, a polar vortex descended over the United States, severely impacting states like as Texas, which lack the infrastructure to handle the freezing temperatures and record-setting snow and ice. This has led to power, food and water shortages throughout the region.
Read MoreAll ELCA rostered faith leaders are invited to join a letter, drafted by the ELCA and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS), which will be sent to members of Congress in support of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021.
View the letter and more info in this post, or visit this page to sign on to the letter. Deadline to sign on is Friday, February 26, 2021.
Read MoreFrom the ELCA Witnessing in Society office in Washington, D.C., we have updates on Covid-19, International Pandemic Relief, TPS Update, Yemen, and the White House Office.
Read MoreMartin Luther himself said, "A simple layman armed with Scripture is greater than the mightiest pope without it."
At Diakonia, we agree, and support our synod’s pastors and congregations by educating individuals on the more nuanced aspects of lay ministry. Check out this two-year program. Classes start in September.
Read MoreLutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) shares their February 2021 newsletter, highlighting 50,000 people fed in 2020 through their DigiMart food distribution network, which officially expanded on 2/16/2021 with a virtual ribbon cutting.
Read MoreOn Thursday, March 11 at 6:30-8pm MST, 7:30-9pm PST, join Sarah Morris from Our Saviour's and Pastor Sarah from Grace for a discussion about how our social location shapes our experiences in a nation marred by racism, sexism, and classism.
You are invited to read one of three books prior to the discussion in order to enter into the world of someone different than you.
Read MoreWith partnership and support from the Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, the ELCA Federal Credit Union (FCU) is now offering the second round of Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans to congregations and ministries.
To review eligibility requirements and apply for a PPP loan, please visit the ELCA FCU’s website, www.elcafcu.org/PPP. The ELCA FCU will be accepting loan applications through March 31, 2021, or until funding is exhausted.
Read MoreThe phrase “Stop Swapping Air” was coined on an episode of the Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast, hosted by infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm.
This simple practice of not swapping air is the most effective step you can take right now to protect you and your family, friends, and colleagues. Learn more here.
Read MoreYou're invited to a new conversation on Christian nationalism for the southwest region.
Free webinar: Confronting Christian Nationalism in Your Congregation, Friday, February 26, 9am-10:30am MST, 8-9:30am PST. Click here to register.
Read MoreThe Stewardship Team of the Grand Canyon Synod invites you to a presentation on “Building an Effective, Productive and Faithful Stewardship Team", Tues. Feb. 23rd at 7pm MST, 6pm PST.
We will share the rationale and strategies for your congregational stewardship team to engage in effective year round ministry. Please register here.
Read MoreIn this post we’re highlighting Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona’s update, focusing on: hunger and associated food security issues; community-based senior support; and fair and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
For a full updates, see the original blog post on ELCA.org, or click an area you’re interested in: U.N. | Arizona | Colorado | Florida | New Mexico | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Texas |Washington | Wisconsin.
Read MoreOur 2021 Assembly will elect synod council members, committee members, and will also elect voting members to attend the Churchwide Assembly which will be held in August, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio.
Our nominations page is the place to nominate yourself or someone else for leadership roles in synod council, synod committees, as well as voting members at our Churchwide Assembly in August, 2022.
Read MoreDuring the season of Lent, Spirit in the Desert is offering individuals the opportunity to participate in one-on-one faith conversations with an experienced Spiritual Companion. Free of charge from Spirit in the Desert.
Read MoreEnhance your Lenten journey by discovering how to use a Labyrinth as a spiritual practice for meditation, prayer & personal transformation. Ash Wednesday, February 17 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Online workshop by Spirit in the Desert.
Read MoreAs a way to prepare your heart for Lent, Spirit in the Desert invites you to a Spirited Lenten Journey, including a Labyrinth Workshop, Wednesday Contemplative Services, a 6-week Sunday evening Lenten Examen, and one-on-one Spiritual Accompaniment.
Read MoreEach Friday in February (and one in March), the African Descent pastors of the Southwest California Synod will be offering a podcast in honor of the Black History of the American Lutheran Church. Listen here.
Read MoreSaint Barnabas in Paradise Valley, is seeking a new Director of Operations & Finance. View the job description here, applications due February 26, 2021.
Read MoreRegister today for our first-ever online assembly, June 11 and 12, 2021! Only voting members need to register. Visitors will be able to stream via Facebook live and other platforms at no cost.
Register by 3/31/2021 and save $20 on your registration. Registration closes 5/7/2021, with no exceptions. We are strictly enforcing our registration deadline this year because of the complexity of our online voting system, training, and sending of materials.
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