Rev. Dr. Mark Allen Powell—along with Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown—leads us at the Bishop’s Fall Gathering. He is an internationally known theologian and Bible scholar.
A retired Professor of New Testament at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, author of 35 books and over 100 published articles on theology and Bible, he also used to write for Seventeen magazine. Read his full bio in this post or view as PDF.
Read MoreThis resource (also available as PDF) is offered by the Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA to assist individuals, small groups, and congregations in gathering conscientious followers of Jesus, to discuss the pertinent issues upon which we will cast our votes in just a few short weeks.
Read MoreMichael and All Angels There is so much we do not fully comprehend about heaven, earth and the means ― including angels and divine beings ― by which God has interacted with us throughout human history. Pray that our faith and the inspiration of the Spirit will open our minds, hearts and imaginations to the infinite, mysterious and awesome ways that God is present and at work in the world.
Read MoreMoving Meditation, Qigong Tai Chi with Bina Bou: Live via Zoom from SITD is Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Activate inner self-connection & healing through the moving meditation of Qigong Tai Chi with IIQTC instructor and senior trainer Bina Bou.. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
Read MoreWith gratitude for the strong positive response by participants and donors to the ELCA’s COVID-19 Response Fund, ELCA World Hunger is happy to announce another round of Daily Bread Matching Grants taking place this fall!
Applications will be accepted beginning Oct. 1, with the fundraising event scheduled for November.
Read MoreBeginning first with publishing a weekly take-home Bible Study and a Family Sunday Worship Guide, House of Prayer has now transitioned to Drive-in Worship broadcast on low-frequency FM 107.9. It's fun to see cars lined up in the parking lot and hear the honked Amens.
Read MoreThe Rev. Patricia J. Lull was elected Sept. 25 to serve a second six-year term as bishop of the Saint Paul Area Synod of the ELCA.
Read MoreThe Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues every Wednesday, 1 pm Central, 11am MST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org as well as archives.
This Wednesday is “Custodians of the Gospel: A Public Faith,” with Rev. George Mason (Producer and Host of Good God podcast, and Pastor at Wilshire Baptist, Dallas, TX).p
Read MorePray for our seminaries, colleges, universities and campus ministries as they work to create new approaches to education, fostering community among students and faculty when they cannot be physically present. Pray that we will be generous in supporting ELCA educational institutions and student ministries that are vital to our church and society.
Read MorePray for the Spirit to help us recognize, trust and appreciate God’s authority and power over all creation, the universe and our everyday lives.
Read More“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable.” Give thanks to God and tell everyone about God’s grace, mercy and wonderful works for the sake of the world — works we are called to join in together as children of God.
Read MoreSpirited Book Club, The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr: Live via Zoom from SITD is Thursday, October 1, 2020, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
A Spirited Book Club discussion of Fr. Richard Rohr’s bestseller, The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
Read MoreRemember in prayer the leaders, voting members and others gathering online for the Saint Paul Area Synod Assembly, that the Spirit will strengthen, guide and encourage them in choosing leaders, proclaiming the gospel, growing the church, serving our neighbor and doing God’s work in an ever-changing world.
Read MoreWe lift up in prayer the heart of our Synod Council Vice President, Paul Gryniewicz.
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away from your presence,and do not take your holy spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit. —Psalm 51:10-19
Read MoreA brave space to uncover our whiteness and process racism in ourselves. We will do the personal work, in community, necessary to show up as more effective co-conspirators and change agents for racial justice in our church.
All five Thursdays in October, 9:30-11 am PST and MST (come to one or all five). RSVP to Leblanc@CalLutheran.edu for Zoom link.
Read MorePray for our siblings in Christ in Asia and the Pacific region, that we might support each other, share our resources and spread the gospel across diverse cultures and languages, growing the church by working for justice, training and supporting leaders, and responding to the needs of communities.
Read MoreHarvard’s Project Implicit helps us understand how our “blind spots” influences the ways we treat people and see the world.
Take a quick assessment to learn more about your “hidden” views on the world, and also prepare for our next open conversation about race, Tuesday, 10/13/2020, 6:30–7:45pm.
Read MoreRick Steves, guidebook author and travel TV host; the Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, ELCA presiding bishop; and the Rev. Shelley Bryan Wee, bishop of the Northwest Washington Synod, invite you to an online benefit — the first of its kind — for ELCA World Hunger. Together, we hope to raise $250,000 to confront hunger in the time of COVID-19 during this event.
Register here for this Thursday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m. Central time event.
Read MoreJoin us Wednesday to learn how coaching questions, skills, and tools can support you and your communities and ministries, no matter what emotions show up or what surprises come your way.
The Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues every Wednesday, 1 pm Central, 11am MST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org as well as archives.
Read MoreAsk the Spirit to help and inspire us as we deliver messages of hope, joy, truth, unity, positive change and God’s kindness in the world.
Read More
