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Hunger Advocacy Fellows move past obstacles

Hunger Advocacy Fellows move past obstacles

In a world where 820 million people go hungry, there never seems to be a lack of opportunity to support our neighbors.

Thanks to the generosity of ELCA World Hunger, the three of us are able to take part in a 12-month transformative journey that combines leadership development and faith formation with impactful advocacy that moves us toward an end to hunger and a just world where all are fed. Read the full story » We are elated to be part of the third cycle of the ELCA Hunger Advocacy Fellowship in 2019-2020 and to introduce ourselves in the ELCA. ~ Jase, Nicole & Tessa

ELCA World HungerBrian FlatgardOctober 29, 2019Comment

10/29 Prayer: The apostle Paul

10/29 Prayer: The apostle Paul

Give thanks for the message of the apostle Paul — which had a profound impact on Martin Luther and the foundational beliefs of our church — that we are all flawed and broken human beings yet are reconciled to God by God’s gift of mercy and love in Jesus Christ.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardOctober 29, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Prayers for Gloria de Cristo Lutheran, Yuma, AZ

Prayers for Gloria de Cristo Lutheran, Yuma, AZ

We pray for the congregation of Gloria de Cristo Lutheran Church, in Yuma, AZ. We uplift these leaders as they proclaim and reflect God's love as revealed through Jesus Christ: Pastor William Timm; Jerry Grill, Choir Director, Worship Coordinator & Program Facilitator; Shirley Ehler, Organist; Char Schomisch, Administrative Secretary; Pianists Marge Graham and Marie Ritten; Bells of Glory Director Kay Lee Grunst, Stephen Ministry Leaders Russ DeVriendt, Joyce Hoeft, and Mike Rosenberg; Christcare Equippers Roy Cavanaugh, Carolyn Thorene, and Jo Larsen; Nursery Coordinator Isaac Timm, and Sunday School Coordinator Eliza Johnson.

We pray for their church council members: Roy Cavanaugh, Church President; Michelle Cegon, Vice President; Kay Lee Grunst, Secretary; Gil Richter, Treasurer; and Eliza Johnson, Lynette Layton, Ann Bird, Julie Villones, Doreen Caldwell, Jerry Randby, and Brenda Taylor.

Prayers, Grand Canyon SynodBrian FlatgardOctober 28, 2019Gloria De Christo Yuma, Cactus ConferenceComment

ALOA Webinar: Nursing Homes: Quality Care & Quality of Life

ALOA Webinar: Nursing Homes: Quality Care & Quality of Life

November 21, 2019 Webinar – Noon ET: An interview with Alice Hedt, retired Long-Term Care Ombudsman for the State of Maryland. Moving to a nursing home is difficult. This session focuses on how to find the best nursing home possible for your loved one or yourself. Register in advance.

Older AdultBrian FlatgardOctober 28, 2019Comment

ELCA Youth Gathering Theme: "boundless, God beyond measure"

In April, a group of creative youth, young adults and adults gathered in Minneapolis to discern the theme for the 2021 Gathering.

After reading through 2018 evaluations, listening to locals share about their city and much discussion about the spiritual lives of young people, the theme “boundless: God beyond measure” was chosen.

ELCABrian FlatgardOctober 28, 2019Comment

10/28 Prayer: Churches of the world

10/28 Prayer: Churches of the world

Pray that our church’s relationships with the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches and the National Council of the Churches of Christ will continue to grow, and that we will share resources and utilize people’s diverse voices and gifts to do God’s work in the world and serve our neighbor.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardOctober 28, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Lutheran Disaster Response: Japan Typhoon

Lutheran Disaster Response: Japan Typhoon

On October 12th, Super Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in Japan leading 181 rivers to crest and causing widespread flooding and landslides across the impacted area. Lutheran Disaster Response, through local partner, CWS Japan, is responding to this disaster, prioritizing the most vulnerable communities.

Lutheran Disaster ResponseBrian FlatgardOctober 27, 2019Comment

10/27 Prayer: Reformation Sunday

10/27 Prayer: Reformation Sunday

Praise God! Give thanks that Jesus — the light and truth given for the world — sets us free from sin and the bondage of death, and transforms us for lives of love, mercy, peacemaking, serving our neighbor and sharing the good news with everyone.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardOctober 27, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Peace Lutheran (Minneapolis) staves off death by taking ‘love thy neighbor’ to a radical extreme

Peace Lutheran (Minneapolis) staves off death by taking ‘love thy neighbor’ to a radical extreme

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.

In the NewsBrian FlatgardOctober 26, 2019Comment

10/26 Prayer: Musicians, composers and writers

10/26 Prayer: Musicians, composers and writers

Give 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.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardOctober 26, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Prayers for the Talmage family

Prayers for the Talmage family

We 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.

PrayersBrian FlatgardOctober 25, 2019Comment

10/25 Prayer: Thanks to God, the creator

10/25 Prayer: Thanks to God, the creator

With humility and gratitude, give thanks to God, the creator of all that exists, for being our sure and trustworthy help throughout life.

Prayers, Leader ResourcesBrian FlatgardOctober 25, 2019Daily PrayerComment

Faith Lens: Who Belongs / Who is Free?

Faith Lens: Who Belongs / Who is Free?

Topics 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?

ELCABrian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019Faith LensComment

11/16/2019 Opioid Abuse Training Session at Christ Evangelical Lutheran, Goodyear, AZ

11/16/2019 Opioid Abuse Training Session at Christ Evangelical Lutheran, Goodyear, AZ

The Office of the Arizona Attorney General is offering an Opioid Abuse Training Session at Christ Evangelical Lutheran, Goodyear, AZ.

Grand Canyon Synod, NewsBrian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019Cactus Conference, Christ Evangelical GoodyearComment

Cal Lutheran president to step down

Cal Lutheran president to step down

After 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 »

Brian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019California Lutheran UniversityComment

Paraments and altar cloths available

Paraments and altar cloths available

New 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.

Brian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019Comment

Open Space Church hosts Wet Paint 4, live graffiti art show

Open Space Church hosts Wet Paint 4, live graffiti art show

From 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.

Brian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019Open SpaceComment

Prayers for the Drach-Meinel family

Prayers for the Drach-Meinel family

We 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.

PrayersBrian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019Comment

11/16/2019 Church and Culture Workshop in Tucson

11/16/2019 Church and Culture Workshop in Tucson

Register 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.

Brian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019Comment

Prayers for Streams in the Desert Lutheran, Tucson

Prayers for Streams in the Desert Lutheran, Tucson

We 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.

Prayers, Kino ConferenceBrian FlatgardOctober 24, 2019Streams in the Desert TucsonComment