This PDF resource from the ELCA and ecoAmerica, 15 steps to effective climate communications, gives great guidance on how we can all speak effectively on climate change.
For most people, climate change is an abstract subject tainted with divisive politics. We hear bits of guidance, such as getting the message and messenger right. But there’s more to it than that.
Read MoreRemember in prayer newly elected synod bishops. Ask the Spirit to give them the wisdom, vision and faith to meet the challenges of their ministries, helping congregations and special ministries spread the gospel, serve our neighbors in need and grow the church.
Read MorePray for active-duty military and their families, especially in times of deployment, transition and separation, that their faith will comfort and strengthen them and that they will have confidence knowing they are always connected with the love, support and concern of their home community of faith.
Read MoreIn her October column for Living Lutheran, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the liberation we receive in Christ through faith. She reminds us that Martin Luther, in The Freedom of a Christian, made the case that liberation in Christ is both freedom from and a freedom for. Read her column in English at https://bit.ly/34200I5 and in Spanish https://bit.ly/3dub2ZA.
Read MoreThe ELCA Fund for Leaders supports students of tremendous promise attending ELCA seminaries to become pastors and deacons in our church. This year, 297 students are receiving just over $2.8 million in scholarship support. In this video, many of them would like to express their thanks to you for making their scholarships possible. Learn more at ELCA.org/FundForLeaders.
Read MoreArizona Interfaith Power & Light presents “The Dignity Series: A Voting Guide for Faith Communities.”
Register here for the final presentation from Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, “Loving Our Immigrant Neighbors,” on Tuesday, 10/27/2020 at 6 pm MST.
Read MoreOn Oct. 22, 12:30 pm MST, Tithe.ly will hold an exclusive webinar for ELCA congregations to learn about exciting innovations in church technology. Register here.
Tithe.ly is an ELCA preferred vendor offering a family of online tools to help increase giving, manage congregational membership data and engage members throughout the week.
Read MoreWhile so many in our country endure a time of suffering and despair, God is present with us as we seek to see more clearly, heal from unrest and renew ourselves and our relationships. The way we talk about people matters. Names matter. Renaming a day matters. Recognizing the original people who have been here for time immemorial matters. Indigenous Peoples Day matters.
Read MoreBecause of the increased threats to cyber security, the Grand Canyon Synod will be hosting a Zoom presentation entitled “Cyber Security Awareness: Staying Safe in Today’s Electronic World” on Monday, November 9 at 6 pm MST.
Please register for the meeting here by November 1. This meeting is for active rostered ministers and one designated guest.
Our presenter will be Anthony Cicero, CISSP, Senior Security at Teradata and Professor of Cyber Security at Scottsdale Community College.
Read MoreJoin synod leaders from Region 2, including our Rev. Miguel Gomez-Acosta, for a panel dialogue on how racism, sexism, bullying, anti-LGBTQIA rhetoric shows up in our spaces, and how the intersection of identities plays into this.
This Facebook Live event will be Thursday, 10/22/2020 at 4pm MST: fb.me/e/30OkGTPA4.
Read MorePray for the leaders, voting members and others gathered, in person and online, for the Northeastern Pennsylvania 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 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!
The application is open now, with more than 300 Daily Bread Matching Grants available for ELCA congregations on a first-come, first-served basis. Visit ELCA.org/dailybread to learn more and apply.
Read MoreThe Conference of Bishops of the ELCA gathered for the first time virtually Oct. 1-2, 2020. Amongst many items of business, the conference elected the Rev. Deborah Hutterer to the executive committee of the Conference of Bishops. Read more about this first ever virtual gathering in this post.
Read MoreJoin Rev. Dr. Teresa Fry Brown and Rev. Dr. Mark Allen Powell as we crack open the Scriptures in new ways to see God’s love and share the Word for practical application in preaching: gcsynod.org/fall-gathering.
Join your colleagues—active and retired rostered ministers and deacons, interns, seminary students, synod council, and Diakonia students and graduates—and register today for this October 20, 2020 event.
Read MoreOn Saint Francis of Assisi Day many congregations observe blessing of the animals. In her weekly video, Bishop Eaton is joined by Toby the Ferret to share how St. Francis’ connection with animals and the natural world helps us understand that all of creation if precious to God.
Read MoreThroughout our baptismal journey, Psalm 23 encourages, calms and nourishes us with the reassurance that we are never without God’s love, attention and guidance. Give thanks to God and pray that we will reflect God’s loving presence and care in all that we do and say.
Read MoreBeginning a Culture of Generosity continues with Achieving a Strong Response, Oct 17, 2020, 9 – 10 am, MST. Registered congregations will receive log-in info.
Just a reminder that by Saturday, you should watch videos 6 and 7, and all the previous. To find the videos and all other materials, you'll need to log into bcg.gsbfundraising.com.
Read MorePray for our companion-synod relationships throughout the world, especially during this time of physical separation, that we will continue to nurture and strengthen one another for life and ministry through prayer, study, communication, and sharing resources for doing God’s work in the world together.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Rick Sherril and the people of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Phoenix (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
Read MoreWe pray for Pastors Dan Valasakos and Craig Larson, and the congregation of Mount Zion Lutheran, Tucson (Facebook).
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