Remember in prayer our ELCA missionaries and young people serving as Young Adults in Global Mission as they support the programs and ministries of companion churches in Senegal, Eswatini, South Africa, South Sudan, Kenya and Zimbabwe.
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While we profess our faith in Jesus Christ, we sometimes puzzle over who Jesus is and over his resurrection. Pray that our wisdom and faith will grow and mature as, together with our sisters and brothers in Christ, we pray, study, converse and give ourselves over to the Spirit’s inspiration.
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Praise God for the critical work we do together through ELCA Disaster Response and for our partners, who bring God’s hope, healing and renewal to people in the United States and around the world whose lives have been disrupted by natural disaster.
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ELCA folks in Regions 1 & 2: Are you interested in leading a small group of Pastors, Deacons and/or Church (lay) Leaders? Would you like to be in a small group with others from across states/synods/regions?
If any of these questions spark something in your soul, we'd love to have you consider a role as an At-Large Cohort Leader for the Thriving Leadership Formation (TLF) Program. Learn more : bit.ly/atlargeTLF
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Sing praises and make joyful noise for the wonderful things God has done and for God’s undeserved steadfast love and faithfulness.
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Pray for congregational and synod ministries and ELCA-related organizations that attend to the unique needs of women and men by encouraging faith, offering opportunities for service, helping develop and support leaders, creating safe environments for conversation and mutual care across generations, and affirming both our unity and our diversity in Christ.
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Ask the Holy Spirit to guide and shape our lives so that we might exemplify how to live and work together, care for one another, exercise generosity and tirelessly do what is right and just for the sake of our neighbor.
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Pray for the vision and impact of the 26 congregations, synods, ministries and ELCA-related agencies and organizations that have been awarded mental health ministry grants. Pray that their work will inspire others as they address mental health issues and develop new approaches to advocating for and assisting people with mental illness and their families.
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Give thanks for the leaders, ministries and resources of our church that deepen our understanding and practice of stewardship and generosity. Pray that we might spread the gospel, serve our neighbor and do God’s work in the world with the gifts and resources entrusted to our care.
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Anticipating Christ’s return, ask for God’s help to recognize and value what is important to God.
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The Ecumenical Center for Clergy Spiritual Renewal (ECCSR) hosts a two-year “Contemplative Renewal” for early and mid-career clergy. The cohort of 19 men and women will discover renewal through the rhythms of prayer, Benedictine spirituality and community at Holy Wisdom Monastery, an ecumenical monastery outside of Madison, WI.
Early and mid-career ordained pastors, currently serving half-time or more in a congregational setting, are invited to apply for the next cohort, to begin in July of 2020. Funded by a Thriving in Ministry Grant from the Lilly Endowment, this unique experience is available at no cost. For more information: www.holywisdommonastery.org/eccsr.
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Give thanks that God is attentive to our prayers, acting as our refuge, strength and guide throughout life and in every situation.
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Six new pastors (Abel Arroyo-Traverso, Mateo Chavez, Kimberlee Law, Kathleen Lotz, David Sivecz, and Stephen Hilding) gathered in San Diego, CA with 35 other new to the roster leaders and synod staff for First Call Theological Education.
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The ELCA is the first North American denomination to declare itself a sanctuary church body. As a sanctuary church, the ELCA is committed to serving and supporting migrant children and families in communities across the country. Pray that we and our faith communities, moved by the Spirit, will see welcoming people not as a political issue but as a matter of faith.
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Church Mutual has posted a new resource on tips for managing risk for sanctuary congregations, which can be found here: https://www.churchmutual.com/13471/Providing-safe-harbor
As a reminder, Church Mutual makes its safety resources available to all ELCA congregations, and links to them can be found on our Risk Management page on the ELCA site: https://www.elca.org/About/Churchwide/Office-of-the-Secretary/Risk-Management
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Pray that, in the midst of the questions, distractions, hesitancy and opposition we experience in daily life, we will remain focused on the good news of Jesus Christ and on encouraging one another to share the gospel and do good in the world.
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The Rocky Mountain Synod has invited the Grand Canyon Synod (GCS) to join a 3-year grant from The Lilly Foundation, Inc. In preparation for the grant, we invite congregational and rostered leaders to help us understand what economic areas you are most concerned about.
Your responses to these questions are deeply valued. Your answers are anonymous—neither your name nor your email are requested or associated with your response.
There are two surveys: a rostered leader survey and a congregational leader survey. Deadline for submission is November 26, 2019.
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Lutheran outdoor ministry leaders are joining with their ecumenical peers and partners in Lake Junaluska, N.C., for the Great Gathering conference. Pray for their time together, that they might build relationships, discover each other’s gifts and equip vital ministries to meet the emerging needs of God’s people.
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It’s hard to believe that it’s time to start planning for 2020 already, but ELCA World Hunger’s new Vacation Bible School program for 2020 is now here! “On Earth As in Heaven” invites children of all ages to learn about God’s world by diving deeply into the Lord’s Prayer. This full, five-day VBS is free and available for download and order (coming soon.)
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