The spring gatherings for the Grand Canyon Synod and WELCA have been cancelled.
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Give thanks for the service and witness of the Rev. Zachary Courter and Rev. Rachel Eskesen, YAGM country coordinators for Hungary, and the eight volunteers serving alongside our companions in Hungary and Serbia as part of the Young Adults in Global Mission program.
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¡Ya está aquí el nuevo programa de Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones para el 2020 de Hambre Mundial de la ELCA! “En la Tierra como en el Cielo” invita a los niños de todas las edades a aprender sobre el mundo de Dios estudiando a profundidad el Padrenuestro. Este programa completo de EBV de cinco días es gratis, y está disponible en inglés y en español. Descargue la traducción en español de “En la Tierra como en el Cielo” aquí: https://bit.ly/2wvfx4I. La traducción en inglés se puede descargar.
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With the outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and around the world, congregations and houses of worship need to be well-informed and well-prepared. The ELCA and Grand Canyon Synod have created pages with information that offers guidance as we minister to each other as the body of Christ. For more info, regularly visit elca.org/publichealth and gcsynod.org/coronavirus.
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Give thanks for the service and witness of the Rev. Zachary Courter and Rev. Rachel Eskesen, YAGM country coordinators for Hungary, and the eight volunteers serving alongside our companions in Hungary and Serbia as part of the Young Adults in Global Mission program.
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Augsburg Fortress is excited to announce the forthcoming release of All Creation Sings, a supplement to Evangelical Lutheran Worship, in fall 2020.
This supplement stands alongside Evangelical Lutheran Worship and is part of the ongoing renewal of worship in the ELCA. Additional information about the resource and pre-orders is available on the Augsburg Fortress website. Look for more information in coming months.
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Pray that we will be inspired by the story of the Samaritan woman talking with Jesus at the well and will share with others ― without bias or judgment ― the good news of Jesus Christ, Savior of the world.
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The new version of this popular overnight program brings youth together in the spiritual practice of fasting. Youth are given the chance to reflect on the role they play in God’s work to reconcile, heal and restore the world — and our church.
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Lift up prayers of concern and support for people and communities affected by the widespread destruction caused by wildfires in Australia. Pray for the thousands of people displaced from their homes, for volunteer firefighters and relief workers, for the healing of nature and for the response efforts of the Lutheran Church of Australia, local congregations and Lutheran Disaster Response.
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As we enter this election year, we remember our call to conversation and prayer around our role as U.S. residents and as people of faith in ensuring our election systems promote dignity and respect for all.
We are called to act by speaking out as advocates and engaging in local efforts to guarantee the right to vote to all citizens. More info at: elca.org/Our-Work/Publicly-Engaged-Church/ELCAVotes
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Maybe Lent is a time when we look at the Gardens we are in, the safe places that have kept us whole, but are no longer nurturing us. Perhaps it is a time when we decide to risk expanding ourselves, risk stepping out of the Garden into the Wilderness, to see what can be learned in this mysterious, unfamiliar place.
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Ask for God’s wisdom and creativity in developing our congregations as communities of faith where people discover a sense of belonging, feel grounded in the word of God and the sacraments, find opportunities for faith- centered learning and service, and know they are connected to the greater body of Christ.
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We live in the time of COVID-19.
Daily, sometimes hourly, we hear of more cases of the virus, more cancellations of events, more closing of schools.
This is a time of disruption. It is also a time to live and act as faithful people of God.
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With the outbreaks of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the United States and around the world, congregations and houses of worship need to be well-informed and well-prepared. The ELCA and Grand Canyon Synod have created pages with information that offers guidance as we minister to and engage with each other, and within our communities, as the body of Christ. Visit elca.org/publichealth and gcsynod.org/coronavirus for more info.
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This Lenten season we live in a time of pandemic. We also live in a time of rapid change. Coronavirus—ignoring the human boundaries of nation-states, class, culture, race, and religion—spreads with the exponential inevitability of a mathematical formula.
As we struggle to understand the virus and its effect on our daily lives, we also wonder how best to be church together. We are a church whose practices literally go hand-in-hand with sharing the virus.
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Time to plan for summer fun! "On Earth As in Heaven" is a free vacation Bible school study linking the Lord's Prayer to the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals through stories and activities related to hunger. Check out the guide’s sample schedules, music, skits, snacks and craft ideas — including a certificate to celebrate everyone’s participation in VBS! Download and order via the ELCA resources page.
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Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) will be hosting a COVID-19 webinar for faith-based organizations and social services on Friday, March 13, 2020, 10-11 am. The purpose is to cover disease background, Arizona’s response activities, what we know, what you should do, and allow time for questions and answers. View this PDF brochure or the ADHS COVID-19 website.
Join the webinar online: Visit Azgov.webex.com, meeting number: 800 469 973, password: FAI2020
Or call (415) 655-0003, access code: 800 469 973
Here in the United States, our systems are on high alert and cities, health systems, and individuals are all preparing for possibilities presented by the coronavirus.
But in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Uganda that is not the case. Health systems are not prepared. Health workers are vulnerable. And families are at risk. That's why we need to speed up our response.
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Here’s the newsletter for March. As always, feel free to copy and share. A big welcome to our new assistant – Monty SES Esposito who is going to be helping us out with logistics, promotion, and art in the community.
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Ask for God’s wisdom and creativity in developing our congregations as communities of faith where people discover a sense of belonging, feel grounded in the word of God and the sacraments, find opportunities for faith- centered learning and service, and know they are connected to the greater body of Christ.
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