Mosaic recently completed its largest-ever fundraising campaign, Called to be Bold. Generous donors pushed the $63 million goal over the top, giving nearly $68 million.
Read more in this post, Called to be Bold Campaign Surpasses Fundraising Goal, which appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreThe Lombard Mennonite Peace Center is offering a five-day event, Meditation Skills Training Institute, at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, November 14-18, 2022. Get more info on their site, view a brochure, or register here.
Read MoreThe Grand Canyon Stewardship Team presents Generosity Across the Generations, a Zoom webinar for stewardship & finance teams, pastors, church councils & discipleship leaders. Tuesday, 8/30/2022, 6pm MST/PDT, 7pm MDT. Click here to attend this meeting.
Each generation has gifts to offer, and approaches generosity differently. We’ll consider the values that shapes each of generation, plus tools and resources for persons of every age to give, share and serve.
Read MoreIn this video, learn about the CAPA project of Fundação Luterana de Diaconia (FLD), an ELCA World Hunger partner, which accompanies people living in Brazil’s Kilombola communities to work toward gender and racial justice, food security and sustainable livelihoods.
The Kilombola people are descendants of Afro-Brazilian enslaved people and have struggled against inequality and neglect for centuries, often lacking basic needs like running water, sanitation and access to health services. FLD shot and produced this video to tell the story of the Kilombola people they accompany and it is shared by the ELCA with permission. Learn more about ELCA World Hunger’s work with partners around the world by visiting ELCA.org/hunger.
Read MoreResurrection Lutheran in Oro Valley seeks a Handbell and Children/Youth Choir Director. Contact info and send resumes to Tanya Elias, tanyavelias@gmail.com. Or apply through Indeed or Zip Recruiter.
Read MoreWe celebrate the following ordination anniversaries this week:
Rev. John Maroni, Shepherd of the Desert, Sun City, who celebrates 17 years on August 27.
Rev. Michael Sager, Desert Hills, Green Valley, who celebrates 28 years on August 28.
Rev. Paul Ninnemann, who celebrates 46 years on August 29.
Deacon Barbara Sikkink, who celebrates 30 years on August 30.
Deacon Janice Zimbelman, Office of the Bishop, Phoenix, who celebrates 8 years on August 31.
Rev. Renee Geiger, who celebrates 34 years on September 1.
The Office of the Bishop team takes some vacation time, travels the synod to preach, and maintains the day-to-day operations.
Read MoreDid you know that the average person in the United States is exposed to roughly 30 GB of information each day?! In the midst of this onslaught, working with a coach who can help evoke awareness is akin to a superpower. Join us as we hear from ELCA Coach and Rev. David Hively.
Join ELCA Coaching every Wednesday at 11am MST/PDT, noon MDT, as we practice Courageous Leadership. Log in info is on the ELCA Coaching website.
Read MoreWe share the ELCA Worship Newsletter for August, 2022, which includes "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday Worship Resources for Sept. 11 and Language for God: A Lutheran Perspective by Mary J. Streufert, which explores the ways language and images influence who we are and how we live.
Read MoreThis timely piece by Erin Weber-Johnson from Luther Seminary works with the question: What do we do now?
As someone who guides faith communities and institutions in the work of discerning how to follow God’s call, and how they can best steward their resources to serve their mission in a given context, this question has long held relevance. As we think about raising money and leading congregations – especially when we know that the “now” is riddled with grief – this question feels more relevant than ever.
Read MoreCalling all hunger champions! Join this network of the Grand Canyon Synod! Meet to hear updates on national and local Hunger and Food Insecurity efforts and initiatives, to learn from one another, and to share with the group what's happening in our congregations. Anyone interested in alleviating hunger is welcome. Tuesday, 8/30/2022, 6-7pm MST/PDT, 7-8pm MDT.
Read MoreRise and Shine / Levántate y Brilla, a devotional guide for the 2022/2023 school year, is available from the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association (ELEA). Download the guide in English or Spanish.
Read MoreVibrant, large congregation seeks a dynamic Worship Team Assistant to support the worship life of the church by aiding in worship planning, content creation, execution, distribution, and evaluation of worship experiences, both for in person and online services. Read the job description in this PDF and contact the church to apply.
Read MorePlease join Crossroads Lutheran Church in San Tan Valley for just a good old-fashioned sing along, with proceeds to support Florence Unified School District.
Sunday, 9/11/2022, 3-5pm at Crossroads Church, 2769 E Combs Road, Building D, San Tan Valley, AZ.
Read MoreThe Strasbourg Ecumenical Institute offers advanced training in ecumenical theology for Lutheran pastors. The next study course will be held online from October 10-14, 2022. Learn more here. Apply today. Registration closes August 31, 2022.
Read MoreIn this post, find updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices (sppos) in the ELCA Advocacy Network this month.
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