From the City Pages in Minnesota comes this story of Peace Lutheran Church, “slouching toward extinction” with only 20 members and hidden next to a giant freeway noise barrier on a backstreet. With nothing to lose, the congregation simply began helping neighbors, and found a new life.
Read MoreGive thanks for musicians, composers and writers who share their gifts and skills to help us give expression to our faith and worship and to praise God together through hymns, music, songs and liturgies.
Read MoreWe keep the family of Pastor Stephen and Barb Talmage in our prayers as they mourn the death of Barb's mom, MayBelle.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 3, at 2 PM, at First Brethren Church in Tucson Arizona. Memorial gifts can be made to Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) in Mesa, AZ.
Read MoreWith humility and gratitude, give thanks to God, the creator of all that exists, for being our sure and trustworthy help throughout life.
Read MoreTopics of citizenship and migration remain front page news, not only in the United States, but across the globe. Many factors drive this discussion, such as the reasons for migration and the impacts on both the countries departed and the countries entered. Even more fundamental to this conversation is the question of belonging. Who belongs in what places? What are the factors that affect belonging? Who is the ultimate authority on affirming or denying belonging?
Read MoreThe Office of the Arizona Attorney General is offering an Opioid Abuse Training Session at Christ Evangelical Lutheran, Goodyear, AZ.
Read MoreAfter leading California Lutheran University through more than a decade of growth and success, President Chris Kimball has decided to step down at the end of the academic year. Read the entire story »
Read MoreNew Covenant Lutheran Church has some paraments/altar cloths for a church that can put them to good use. The paraments are made for a table with the following dimensions – 60” (W) x 18” (D) x 36” (H) – by a member of our congregation. View a PDF with photos.
If interested, contact Mary in the church office at 480-860-0169 (Monday – Thursday) or office@newcovenantaz.org.
Read MoreFrom Pastor Lars Hammar: On behalf of Open Space Church, I’d like to invite you all to check out our fourth live graffiti art show – WET PAINT 4. It’s on November 2nd, 2019, from 2pm to midnight at Studio Space Tucson (4648 E. Speedway).
Our event is going to be about twice the size of previous years, thanks to the partnership of Neoglyphix – the all Indigenous graffiti crew, and Creative Awakening – an artistic/evangelistic venture of New Destiny Church. Download our flyer and feel free to print and share away.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastors Diane and Dave Drach-Meinel (Christ the Servant, Las Vegas) and their son Paul. They write, “We had to cut our vacation short because Paul stopped eating six weeks ago and won't drink unless we force him - a teaspoon at a time. We don't know why.” Please keep them in your prayers, and read their Facebook post for more information.
Read MoreRegister by 9/7/19 to join us for lively conversation centered around how we might “do church” differently for the 21st Century culture. The “Church and Culture; Then and Now--What is Happening in Our World?” workshop will take place at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Tucson. Registration is $20. Questions or more information, view our calendar listing for this event or contact Deacon Dr. Janice Zimbelman (workshop facilitator) at DeaconJanice99@gmail.com. Click here to register. Registration deadline: 11/9/2019.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Streams in the Desert Lutheran Church in Tucson. We lift up in prayer Pastor Tom Dunham, Family & Youth Education Director Pam Robinson, Director of Music David Hernandez, Financial Secretary Neal Rosenthal, Bookkeeper Alana Herhold, and Organist Harumi Hand.
Read MoreGive thanks for the ELCA’s long-standing commitment to interreligious and ecumenical relations that promote understanding among Christians and greater unity among Christ’s people.
Read MoreWe pray for the congregation of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, and uplift: Don Lorfing, Senior Pastor; Scott Hove, Executive Pastor; Darin Bradford, Music Director; Miriam Dake, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Christian Academy; Kim Niehaus, Finance Administrator; Holly Paet, Office Administrator; Jamie Rosas, Sunday School Director; Natalee Butler, Youth Director / Connections Coordinator; Tommi Garza, Communications Coordinator; and Doug Pippenger, Facilities Manager.
Read MoreIt is important to know which records and information a congregation or synod should keep and which can be removed. Some records need to be maintained permanently, and others can be discarded periodically.
Read MorePray that we will be bold witnesses, evangelists and teachers inspired, equipped and sent by the Spirit and our sisters and brothers in Christ to proclaim the gospel and to counsel, encourage and help people to discern truth from falsehood.
Read MorePray for the Lutheran World Federation’s global study of contemporary Lutheran identities as they are lived in the local contexts of Lutheran churches, and for the leaders now gathering for “We Believe in the Holy Spirit: Global Perspectives on Lutheran Identity,” a global consultation hosted by the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2019 Webinar – Noon Eastern Time: An interview with Mona Fuerstenau, Director of Ministry Partnerships at Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Watertown, WI. The discussion will explore the challenges and possibilities aging parents face as they make plans for their adult children with disabilities after they are gone. Register in advance.
Read MoreLook around and listen to the people you have encountered today. Remember in your prayers their joys, struggles, questions and sorrows.
Read MoreThis World Food Day, ELCA World Hunger is pleased to announce four ministries that have been awarded Big Dream Grants. ELCA World Hunger’s Big Dream Grants, one-time gifts of $10,000 to $75,000, support domestic ministries as they pursue innovative and sustainable approaches to ending hunger.
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