First state-wide gathering for LAMA advocates and friends to connect! Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Presenters Dr. Ryan P. Cumming (ELCA World Hunger) and Ms. Angie Rogers (Arizona Food Bank Network) discuss food insecurity and poverty and what we can do to help.
Read MoreRegion 2 bishops and leaders invite all who wish to gather for a time of prayer and reflection to join us as we pray for our nation. These livestream gatherings will be on the Rocky Mountain Synod’s Facebook page, facebook.com/rmselca, Thursday, November 5, 7 pm MST, 6 pm PST, 4 pm HST.
Pastors and deacons are invited to open conversation via ZOOM immediately following the Thursday prayer service. You may register here.
Read MorePresiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton calls for prayers and patience as the election process continues in the U.S.
Read MorePray for people and communities in the western states that are fighting wildfires, recovering from the devastation left by recent fires and worrying about the increased threat of wildfires and longer fire seasons. Ask God to protect the firefighters, emergency responders and volunteers who work tirelessly and at great personal risk to protect lives and property.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Steven Crittenden and the people of Prayers for Epiphany of Christ Lutheran, Apache Junction, part of Rio Salado Conference. View their Facebook and YouTube page.
Read MoreThe 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.
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