The aim of this national initiative is to strengthen Christian congregations so they can help people deepen their relationships with God, build strong relationships with one another and contribute to the flourishing of local communities and the world.
Read MorePrince of Peace Lutheran Church and Preschool is looking for an experienced accountant to join our team. This part-time position (25-30 hours per week) combines flexibility, a great location in the Arcadia neighborhood of Phoenix and an exciting variety of tasks.
To apply, please send a resume to pastorrick@popphoenix.org. Job description can be found here.
Read MoreO God of justice and love, you illumine our way through life with the words of your Son. Give us the light we need, and awaken us to the needs of others, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Almighty God, bless election officials and judiciaries, that they may do their work in a spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice. Help them use their authority to serve faithfully and to promote our common life; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Read MoreWhen we come before God in worship, we bring our whole selves. What does that actually mean? For many people in the ELCA it means coming to worship with the assistance of a mobility, audio, visual, or sensory device.
Unfortunately, in many of our churches or places of worship, it is our siblings in Christ who have disabilities and need such devices who feel the least welcome at the table.
Read MoreAs congregations across the ELCA creatively find new ways to worship online and in person, and continue to support the work of important ministries including ELCA World Hunger, we want to equip leaders with useful resources this season.
Read MoreWe mourn Cheryl Stewart Pero, a theologian, writer, advocate and educator, who died Oct. 28. She will be remembered by many for her contributions and her legacy in Lutheran education, and as someone who shaped and challenged the status quo in the church.
Read MorePlease join us for our final session in our series of open conversation about race, Tuesday, 11/10/2020, 6:30–7:45pm. Click here to register in advance for this Zoom meeting.
In this last session, let’s focus on the future. Where so we go from here? Be ready to share ideas, dreams, and hopes for how our synod can grow.
Read MoreWe are called to be disciples and students of Jesus, to study Scripture and to learn from the bearers of faith who live by what they teach. Pray that the Spirit will open our hearts and sharpen our minds to distinguish between those who are trustworthy and those who use their position and powers of persuasion to tempt us from the truth and ways of God.
Read MoreIf for any reason you need to find some calm in this election season, here’s 10 hours aboard the renowned Nordland Line (Nordlandsbanen), a pleasant winter journey into the Arctic Circle.
Read MoreDear Jesus, as a hen covers her chicks with her wings to keep them safe, protect us this night under your golden wings; for your mercy’s sake. Amen. —Evangelical Lutheran Worship
Read MoreHave you ever known a “prepper”? Preppers are people who prepare for emergencies or disasters by storing large quantities of items they might need.
Being prepared is an important life skill all can develop. It goes beyond having what you need and extends to planning the response you’ll make when something unexpected happens.
Read MoreTo celebrate Pr. Johnson’s life and service to ELCA World Hunger, we share words from his book, No Time for Silence:
I have Alzheimer’s disease. Nothing to brag about, nothing to be ashamed about, and I see no reason to be silent about it. My brain served me well for eighty-five years … I want to give people resources that will help them think and act critically in an age of confusion and conflicting voices.
Read MoreLast week, Mikka McCracken, Director of the ELCA Innovation Lab, spoke about our call to “fail boldly” and what it means to ABIDE in failure.
Check out this video which explores the importance of taking risks in service to our neighbor, and remembering that our worth is not defined by our success or failure but rests in our identity as loved children of God.
Read MoreThe Rev. Christopher deForest, Kutztown, Pa., was elected Oct. 24 to serve a six-year term as bishop of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Synod.
Read MoreBecause of the increased threats to cyber security, the Grand Canyon Synod will be hosting a Zoom presentation with Anthony Cicero, CISSP, Professor of Cyber Security at Scottsdale Community College. Monday, November 9 at 6 pm MST. Please register for the meeting here by November 6.
Read MorePray for the Spirit to grant us wisdom and courage in our discernment and decisions as we elect leaders for our nation, states and communities. Pray that those chosen to serve will do so with compassion, justice, concern for people with critical needs and a commitment to the well-being of all people and communities.
Read MoreBruce Springsteen’s anthem Land of Hope and Dreams, with its “faith will be rewarded” line, provides us with a form of meditation.
Read MoreWe pray for peace and wellness for the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, after some of the leadership tested positive for coronavirus.
Read MoreIn observance of All Saints Day, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton recalls the lives of two notable saints in the ELCA and reminds us that on this day we give thanks to God for the lives of all who have died this year and for the promise of the resurrection that is sure to come.
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