The Lutheran World Federation’s Season of Creation 2020 invites us, through prayer and activism, to give thanks for creation and renew our human vocation for its care. Join Lutherans around the world in the online meeting and closing prayer today.
Read MoreFrancis of Assisi, renewer of the church (1181-1226) Pray that we will greet each day with a sense of awe, gratitude and respect for creation, for the organisms and creatures that inhabit the earth and for humanity in all its diversity and complexity ― the handiwork of God.
Read MoreCreated for Relationship with Travis Frye: Live via Zoom from SITD is Fri, Oct 16, 2020, 4:00 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 2020, 12:45 PM.
Through coaching and 3 process groups in 2 days, Travis Frye helps you go deep to connect authentically and vulnerably with God and others. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
Read MorePrayers of healing and recovery for President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after their positive test for coronavirus.
Almighty and merciful God, you are the only source of health and healing; you alone can bring calmness and peace. Grant to us, your children, an awareness of your presence and a strong confidence in you. In our pain, our weariness, and our anxiety, surround us with your care, protect us by your loving might, and permit us once more to enjoy health and strength and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Read MoreEzekiel confronted the Israelites for their resistance to change and to God’s ways of fairness. He rejected their arguments that change was too difficult, that they were acting only as they were raised and that he needed to live in the real world. Pray that we will repent, embrace God’s peace and justice, and heed God’s command, through Ezekiel, to “get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit!”
Read MoreThese petitions are offered as guides to prayer for the global, social and outreach ministries of the ELCA, as well as for the needs and circumstances of our neighbors, communities and world.
Download a Word doc, or PDF for letter size printout or legal size printout, or view the ELCA resource page.
Read MoreIf you have a passion for ELCA World Hunger, Young Adults in Global Mission, or our companion church relationship with Senegal, the Global Engagement Team (GET) team could use you. Our next Zoom meeting is Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00 pm. Click here to attend.
The Global Engagement Team (GET) of the Grand Canyon Synod exists to promote, educate, and engage congregations and individuals in the work of the global church. Learn more at the GET website or email Pastor Karn S. Carroll.
Read MoreI have started to notice a sense of distance between myself and others. My heart sometimes feels like rubber, and human interaction, virtual or otherwise, bounces away, without a sense of connection.
It’s easy for me to go through my days trying to camouflage my way through any interaction. I move quickly, avoiding potentially hazardous strangers, anxious about six feet of distance, camouflaged behind a mask and caution.
Read MorePlease join us for another Open Conversation about Race, Tuesday, 10/13/2020, 6:30–7:45pm. Click here to register in advance for this Zoom meeting. Learn more at gcsynod.org/open-talks.
In this session we will discuss as a group how our “blind spots” influence the ways we treat people. Go to https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/research/ and learn more about your “hidden” views on the world.
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.
Pastora Irma Bañales leads us through Expressing and Mourning our Grief in this Wednesday’s online gathering, Wednesday, October 7, 2020. She is the DEM for the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod, and will be with us the first Wednesday of each month through 2020.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Spiritual Anatomy of Transformation with Henry Rojas: SITD Webinar is Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Learn the secret to move from awakening to practice and from practice to creating a life that doesn’t just cope but finally flourishes. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
Read More“As people of faith, we believe that we must honor the dignity of every human, regardless of national origin,” reads the letter. “We have a commitment to follow the teachings of Jesus and to uphold our nation’s tradition of protecting the persecuted.”
Read the full press release for this letter on the LIRS website here. The letter with complete signatures is posted here.
Read MoreThe third session of the Beginning a Culture of Generosity fall stewardship program is available for review. It’s 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.
Read MorePray for individuals and families trying to immigrate to our nation or seeking asylum and safety as they face changing laws, complicated procedures and unwelcoming situations and people. Pray that the love of God dwelling within us will move us to step forward and practice hospitality, compassion, understanding and empathy as bold advocates who accompany immigrants and refugees during their difficult and confusing experiences.
Read MoreGrand Canyon Synod Pastors on active duty are invited to stay at Spirit in the Desert free of charge before December 15, 2020.
Read MoreHealing of Memories Workshop: Live via Zoom from SITD is Friday, October 9, 2020, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Learn to deal with emotional, psychological and spiritual wounds from traumatic circumstances by deeply exploring your personal history. Sponsored by Spirit in the Desert.
Read MoreThrough the ELCA’s Resourceful Servants initiative, eligible rostered ministers can build up their retirement savings . A process of qualification and application must be completed by October 15, 2020. Learn more.
Recipients’ increased individual contributions of $600 to their ELCA retirement plan accounts with Portico are matched dollar for dollar, for a period of one-year.
Read MoreBishop Elizabeth Eaton provides this week’s series of devotions to observe the Season of Creation 2020.
Read MoreEnjoy the suggested hymn: “Light Dawns on a Weary World” (Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 726), as part of this week’s Season of Creation devotion.
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