With unprecedented access to ICE operations, as well as humanizing portraits of officers and immigrants, this docuseries takes a deep look at the state of U.S. immigration. Watch Immigration Nation on Netflix.
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Please join Other+Wise for the second of three Indigenous-centered Zoom workshops with founder and director, Vance Blackfox. There are countless challenges facing Indian Country today, and Native-serving organizations are constantly working to keep up with the frontline Indigenous leaders, activists, and movements that are responding to these challenges.
For more details, view this PDF flyer or read more on this post. Click to register for these 7pm CDT workshops: Movements in Indian Country, 9/16/2020; Indigenous Thought and Theology, 10/14/2020.
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During this anniversary year, marking a half century of Lutheran women being ordained in the United States, give thanks for the gifts and service that women pastors have brought to our church and our world; lament that women have been barred from serving and have been bullied, dismissed and excluded; ask forgiveness; and resolve that we will welcome, encourage and respect women of all ages and backgrounds as they respond to God’s call to ministry and service.
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As the Associate to the Bishop for Candidacy and Faith Formation, I have one of the best jobs. Most of my time is spent building relationships with people to develop good leaders. I get to do my most favorite thing…talk!
It was with great joy that I recently participated in a few workshops: the Faithful Innovative Learning Communities program from Luther Seminary, and the Growing Young program from Fuller Seminary.
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For those involved in the Beginning a Culture of Generosity fall stewardship program, the second session is available here for those who missed it or are curious about the program.
Because this program is intended for registered BCG participants, recorded sessions will only be available for about 4-6 weeks following each session. Contact Deb Elstad, 3E Associate Director, deb.elstad@gmail.com, if your congregation wants to benefit from this one-time-only program.
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Bill Ledford with Lutheran Engagement & Advocacy in Nevada (LEAN) shares some clear procedures and facts about voting in Nevada this year.
The second Special Session of the Nevada Legislature passed AB 4, and there’s a lot of confusion about it. Here’s what you need to know.
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Remember in prayer our siblings in Christ and companions in Latin America and the Caribbean region. Pray that we will support each other ― through prayer, generosity and sharing of resources ― to spread the gospel, train and support leaders, respond to the needs of communities, work for justice and grow the church.
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As part of the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative, we remind rostered ministers about Lutheran Social Service Financial Counseling, which offers a full range of financial services that empower you to conquer debt through tangible steps and personal guidance.
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National Bishop Susan Johnson, Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, provides this week’s series of devotions to observe the Season of Creation 2020.
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Enjoy the suggested hymn: “Touch the Earth Lightly” (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 739), as part of this week’s Season of Creation devotion.
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Join us on September 9, 11 am, as we hear from Sarah Jackson, founder of Casa de Paz and author of The House That Love Built, who transformed her life and the lives of thousands when she asked herself a powerful coaching question, "What if I said yes?"
Links to upcoming sessions and archives of past sessions can be found at https://www.elcacoaching.org/.
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Pray that the Spirit might help us understand and follow the ways and commandments of God for the well-being of humanity, and that our life together might shine with justice, compassion, unity, care for those who suffer and a vibrant faith in Jesus Christ.
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From ANKOSfilms, two videos asking the important and relevant question: Do Black Churches Matter in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America?
We invite you to watch these videos as part of our next open conversation about race, 9/8/2020, 6:30 pm. Learn more at gcsynod.org/open-talks.
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In their latest newsletter, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada (LSSN) highlights their rapid expansion of their current food pantry from its 750 square feet to 3,000 square feet. Expansion is set to be completed in September.
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Pray for farmers, ranchers and agricultural workers as they struggle through the pandemic. Ask God to bless every aspect of their work, from planning and planting to tending crops and animals to harvesting and distributing their bounty, which feeds the world.
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As we approach the ELCA’s "God's work. Our hands." Sunday, we remember this video, showing how ecoAmerica's Blessed Tomorrow program and the ELCA are partnering to empower climate action and advocacy and advance climate solutions.
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Conflict and hurtful actions are part of our human nature and experience — in the church, in society and in the world. Ask God to grant us humility, concern for one another and, when there is conflict, the courage to foreswear vengeance, engage each other and work toward truth, understanding, reconciliation and unity.
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Pray that, as Election Day grows closer, our conversations, deliberations and decisions will be guided by our faith, the teachings of Jesus, and our concern for justice, reconciliation, unity and the well-being of all people and communities.
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In the name of the God who creates every human being out of love, and remembering the ELCA social teaching that “the God who justifies expects all people to do justice,” pray that more Christians will enter into public conversation about and take action to safeguard the dignity due to all children of God.
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We pray for Paul Gryniewicz, synod council vice-president, who is in the hospital for heart issues.
O Lord, your compassions never fail and your mercies are new every morning. We give you thanks for giving our brother Paul both relief from pain and hope of health renewed. Continue in him the good work you have begun; that he, daily increasing in bodily strength and rejoicing in your goodness, may so order his life and conduct that he may always think and do those things that please you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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