We are called by God to "keep the earth" (Genesis 2:15). On this ELCA page, https://www.elca.org/Resources/Caring-for-Creation, find resources and educational materials to help you and your congregation grow in your own faith journey to appreciate fully and cherish creation and find different ways to engage in earth-keeping activities.
Read MoreRyan Henry Mitstifer Walton, member of Tanque Verde Lutheran Church, Tucson, Ariz. and a sophomore at Sabino High School, is featured in the May Living Lutheran.
Says Ryan: “I believe God subtly tries to push me to do things. While it’s not a force that controls me, I definitely feel God’s influence. My mom, Meredith Mitstifer, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer when she was pregnant with me. Given I shared space with cancer, I believe I have to do my part to advocate and help other women be informed about this silent killer.”
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Adele Stiles Resmer, music director James Asmus, and all the people of New Journey Lutheran Church in Fountain Hills, Arizona, as they model Jesus’ radical hospitality by welcoming and affirming all people regardless of age, sex, race, ability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Read MoreWe give prayers and shout-outs to Open Space Church in Tucson, and Pastor Lars Hammar, as they grow in faith through art.
Read MoreWhen you hear someone’s testimony, do you tend to believe it or question it? Why? Read more»
Faith Lens features weekly bible studies that engage youth and young adults in connecting world events with the Bible, faith, and everyday life.
Read MoreAmerican Lutheran Church of Sun City, Arizona is looking for a Finance Coordinator to serve as the Church’s liaison for financial communications and tasks. This position works closely with the Operations Coordinator, the Church Council, Treasurer and Senior Pastor. View this PDF for more info.
Read MoreWe pray for the family of Pastor Philip Petrasek who passed away on April 27, 2019. May they find comfort knowing he rests in God’s eternal peace.
Read MoreAgape College Ministry, a ministry of Crossroads Lutheran Church, is pleased to announce a search for a Campus Ministry Coordinator. View our PDF for more info.
Read MoreAttendees can get a discount when they stay at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, but reservations must be made by 5/13/19 by calling 480-641-8000. Please do not register online or via the 800 number.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Doug and Diane Heskin as they grieve the death of their son, Rev. Erik Heskin.
Read MoreSpirit of Hope Lutheran in Mesa is looking for an experienced worship leader. The applicant must be a lead vocalist and play guitar or piano. This is a weekly position with 2 services per week with one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Please view this PDF or contact Pastor Tony Scheer at 909-435-5200 for more information.
Read MoreWe pray for Synod Council Member Janet Santiago and her husband Ed Santiago as they deal with his recent diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease.
Read MoreRead Lutheran Disaster Response’s update on this situation, the worst weather-related disaster ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. Please pray for the communities who are impacted by Cyclones Idai and Kenneth. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need. Pray that God will comfort those who mourn the loss of loved ones and strength to those who are delivering aid and rescue.
Read MoreAs members of the ELCA, we believe that God is calling us into the world – together. And with generous, loving hands, we can make a difference. ELCA Good Gifts is your opportunity to provide critical support to the ministries and programs that mean the most to you and the people you love.
Read MoreDeacon Adrainne Gray and her husband, Ben, are ELCA missionaries currently working alongside our companions in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and the Lutheran World Federation's program in Jerusalem. In this vignette Adrainne and Ben reflect upon their work as bridge builders within and among communities - in the Holy Land and globally. Watch the video»
Read MoreWhen I attended the Bishop’s Academy this January, the featured topic was care of creation. Dr. Cynthia Moe-Lobeda and Dr. Larry Rasmussen shared their brutal facts, resources for hope, and the reminder of our baptismal call to strive for justice and peace throughout all the earth. I was awakened to the urgency of their message.
Read MoreA sacrifice is giving up something valuable to gain a greater treasure. As a child, I sacrificed my precious free time to participate in park district programming, which afforded me enriching experiences like pony league baseball.
Read MoreIn her May column for Living Lutheran, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth takes time to reflect on one of “The Questions”—what is a life worth living? She reflects on the cruciform life, which delivers us from our constant striving to make our lives have meaning through our own efforts.
Read her column in English at https://bit.ly/2LhJQTp and in Spanish at https://bit.ly/2LmmdcJ, or download the column in PDF or as a Word doc.
Read MoreWe pray for Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Goodyear, Arizona, and uplift Reverend Dr. Jeffery S. Gallen, Senior Pastor, Renee Gearheart, Office Manager, and Miloy Canete in Worship and Music.
Read MoreThrough our prayers, we lift up Tanque Verde Lutheran Church in Tucson, Arizona. We pray for Pastors Josh Auchenbach and Stephen Hilding, and the support staff: Aviry Christy, Director of Family Ministry; Lars Andersen, Organist; Alexis Burrows, Worship Leader; Daniel Ford, Custodian; Debbie Irby, Director of Preschool & Kindergarten; Brenda Jordan, Bookkeeper; Veanne Lupia, Parish Administrator; Sherri McClellan, Worship Leader; Joe Paugh, Business & Facilities Manager; Danielle Rowland, Nursery Supervisor; Vivian Wilsdon, Handbells; and Jennifer Wortman, Choir Director.
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