A great community partnership brings Mosaic artists’ work to the public in the Freedom of Expression exhibit, which recently ended at the Polk County Heritage Gallery in Des Moines. Several of the individuals are served by Mosaic, and the project has given them all greater visibility as artists in the community. The post Sharing What’s Inside Through Art appeared first on Mosaic.
Read MoreJoin us in welcoming Haemin Lee, the new director of ELCA World Hunger, who will lead the amazing team working with ELCA World Hunger’s domestic and international grants! Welcome, Haemin! Read Haemin’s greeting in this post.
Read MoreThe June 2023 version of the Women of the ELCA’s monthly newsletter Café is available, under the theme Art as Activism, featuring : Beating Swords into Plowshares (and Guitars), Art activism, Litany of Freedom: Juneteenth Colorful Family; and Boldcafe dinner.
Read MoreIntroducing a new video, Loving our Neighbor, from Lutheran Advocacy in Arizona (LAMA). This video introduction from Lutheran Advocacy Ministry in Arizona (LAMA) highlights the importance of civic engagement in faith communities, particularly in Lutheran congregations. As Lutherans and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), we believe that we are freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Scott Hove, Good Samaritan and Good Samaritan at The Lakes, Las Vegas, who celebrates 28 years on June 25.
Rev. Paul Overvold, who celebrates 45 years on June 25.
Rev. Dennis Hagstrom, who celebrates 46 years on June 25.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversariy of Rev. Glenn Zimbelman, Grand Canyon Synod Transition Coach, who celebrates 39 years on June 24.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Sarah Upham-Birdsall, who celebrates 21 years on June 22.
Rev. Matthew Dobyns, who celebrates 15 years on June 22.
Rev. Gary Hess, who celebrates 46 years on June 22.
Rev. Duane Peterson, who celebrates 65 years on June 22.
Rev. Andrew Schlecht, Maricopa, who celebrates 15 years on June 22.
American Lutheran Church of Sun City is looking for an Executive Assistant to perform a variety of administrative office and staff support functions to further our mission. Interested persons should send a resume to: DHjortland@yahoo.com.
Read MoreAmerican Lutheran Church of Sun City is seeking a Communications Specialist to produce printed and digital material for various purposes. Interested persons should send a resume to: DHjortland@yahoo.com.
Read MoreAs Abounding Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson closed its doors, it opened its heart with a generous donation of resources to Faith/La Fe Lutheran Church in Phoenix, transported by the Grand Canyon Synod's new Interim Director of Evangelical Mission, Pastor James Dew. This act of generosity not only supports the growth of the Faith/La Fe community, but also helps connect much-needed vestments to clergy in South & Central America.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff travels for meetings and retreats, and we catch up on tasks after synod assembly. We share photos from Bishop Hutterer’s visit to New Promise Lutheran in St. George, and pray for their youth and adult leaders as they journey on their Costa Rica mission trip.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Michael Johnson, who celebrates 36 years on June 21.
Rev. Roger Thompson, who celebrates 42 years on June 21.
Rev. Joseph Carucci, who celebrates 62 years on June 21.
Rev. Terry Pletkovich, who celebrates 42 years on June 21.
Rev. John Sersland, who celebrates 42 years on June 21.
Rev. Nancy Milleville, Our Savior’s, Mesa, who celebrates 43 years on June 21.
The spirit of generosity was clearly demonstrated during our recent Synod Assembly. In this post we share the results of our collective efforts, with our offering worship contributing to nearly $5,000 to ELCA World Hunger and First Call Theological Education, and a bounty of rice, beans, and flour to donate to La Casa de la Misericordia y de Todas las Naciones in Nogales, Mexico.
Read MoreJoin facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays, June 8 – August 24 (excluding July 6 & 13) at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.
Read MoreClick here for the ELCA Disability Ministries June 2023 newsletter, with a reminder that July is Disability Pride Month, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and celebrating the disability community.
Check out this article to learn more about Disability Pride and what it means for so many people — including you. This resource explains the meaning behind the design and colors of the Disability Pride flag. How can your congregation and/or ministry partner with your friends in the disability community this month and all year?
Read MoreWe share the latest newsletter from the Inside Out Network (ION), our synod’s prison and reentry ministry. Read or download the summer 2023 ION newsletter here as a PDF, featuring: “That’s my Mama,” staff spotlight, grant support in 2023, state updates, thanks to supporters, book blurbs, board spotlight, and flipping books.
Read MoreYoung Adults in Global Mission (YAGM) program announces two changes to the application process:
1) Young adults ages 21-35 are welcome to apply for YAGM. This expands the previous age range of 21-29 to align more closely with ELCA Young Adult Ministry.
2) Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, year-round. The timeline for decisions and the period of service for program participants will remain the same as in previous years.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. John Kautz, who celebrates 52 years on June 20.
Rev. Theodore Swanson, who celebrates 69 years on June 20.
Rev. Brian Stoffregen, who celebrates 47 years on June 20.
Rev. Paul Nelson, who celebrates 41 years on June 20.
Rev. Les Niemi, who celebrates 69 years on June 20.
Rev. Mark Reitan, who celebrates 52 years on June 20.
Rev. Charles Berdahl, who celebrates 58 years on June 20.
Tithe.ly is a leading online-giving platform and a preferred vendor of the ELCA. Through its new Pledge Campaigns tool, churches can raise money more quickly and easily than ever. Learn about the features of this new pledge platform through a video demonstration. The tool has already helped many congregations reach their goals.
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