Veterans Day Remember and give thanks for the service and personal sacrifice of women and men who have served our nation in times of peace and war. Pray for those currently serving in the military and for their families, especially during times of separation, that they will know they are remembered, valued and cared for by their faith community and siblings in Christ.
Read MoreHundreds of people have used their time during the pandemic to start a new business. Feyi Raimi-Abraham has used the time to start the Black Dementia Company (BDC).
Read MoreThe theme for the November issue of Living Lutheran is “Together at the table.” In keeping with this theme, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shared her favorite food and faith story, which originally appeared in her September 2017 column. Read her column in English at https://bit.ly/3eJf7Ki and in Spanish at https://bit.ly/3pcjt1r.
Read MoreWe celebrate the installation of Pastor Kari Williamson!
Pastor Williamson was installed Sunday, November 8, 2020, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Phoenix. The service is available online for viewing.
Read MorePause, reflect and pray for God’s help with whatever is most troubling or perplexing in your life right now — that thing that keeps you awake at night.
Read MorePublic health officials urge families to keep celebrations small, avoid mixing households and open the windows.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreHow 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreGive 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.”
Read MorePray for insight and wisdom from the Spirit that will help us lead lives pleasing to God and glimpse the kingdom of heaven.
Read MoreMusician 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.
Read MoreContinue 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.
Read MoreWhat has the pandemic meant for the Begay family of Kayenta, Ariz.? Job loss, curfews, a break-in and dreams deferred.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreThroughout 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.
Read MorePraise God for leading us and renewing us with light and truth throughout our baptismal journey.
Read MoreELCA 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.
Read MoreListen to devotional music available through Augsburg Fortress: “It is Well With My Soul;” “Rejoice and Let Your Lights Appear;” “The Beautiful Land.”
Read MoreLutherans 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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