Public health officials urge families to keep celebrations small, avoid mixing households and open the windows.
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We pray for the friends and family of Pastor Glen Larsen, UCC, who served as the interim pastor for Faith Lutheran, Yuma. Pastor Larsen died of pancreatic cancer on November 9, 2020. We especially pray for his wife, Linda.
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How do we plan for Advent and Christmas in a time of pandemic? The conference deans and the Bishop have set aside some time Tuesday, November 10 at 3:00 pm MST so that you can share ideas of what this might look like. Please register for the Zoom meeting here.
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I encourage you to take advantage of this year’s limited gathering ability to focus on what is most important to you and the ones you love as you enter these holidays.
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Give thanks to God for Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA. Ask God to bless and further its work creating resources and partnerships “to support the ministries of faith communities in communicating the good news of God’s liberating grace.”
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Pray for insight and wisdom from the Spirit that will help us lead lives pleasing to God and glimpse the kingdom of heaven.
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Musician David Haas has been accused of sexual misconduct by several women spanning many years. Several institutions have requested congregations to no longer sing works by Haas pending an investigation.
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Continue to pray for our global companions as some countries experience a new wave of COVID-19 infections. Pray for those countries most affected, that we might share physical and spiritual support and resources, mutually encourage leaders and congregations, and wait patiently for the day when we can celebrate our unity and work together in person.
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What has the pandemic meant for the Begay family of Kayenta, Ariz.? Job loss, curfews, a break-in and dreams deferred.
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We pray for Rev. Karn Carroll and the people of Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Phoenix, in the Capital Conference. Visit their Facebook, Instagram, and Vimeo page.
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Throughout the past several weeks, posts about Advent and Christmas planning have begun to appear on social media forums for worship leaders.
As a cantor, I’ve read such conversations with a mixture of interest and exasperation. There is much creativity in our midst, and many are faithfully planning with appropriate responsibility and care.
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Praise God for leading us and renewing us with light and truth throughout our baptismal journey.
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ELCA Coaching and Rev. Mike Weaver present Improv (aka Adapative Leadership) Techniques to Face the Unknown, Wednesday, November 11, 12 pm MST.
The Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues every Wednesday, 1 pm Central, 12pm MST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org as well as archives.
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Listen to devotional music available through Augsburg Fortress: “It is Well With My Soul;” “Rejoice and Let Your Lights Appear;” “The Beautiful Land.”
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Lutherans Restoring Creation shares resources and processes for acknowledging native land. Native-Land.ca provides a searchable map.
Read their full list of resources and listen to their Nov. 12th Connections Call for more information.
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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.
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Region 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.
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Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton calls for prayers and patience as the election process continues in the U.S.
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Pray 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.
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We 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.
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