COVID-19 has taken a heavy toll on our emotional health, disrupting the way we live, work, connect, worship and care for our loved ones.
In a blog post and two-minute video message, Portico leaders share how new 2020 online mental health support services are playing a critical role.
Read MoreShopping for someone with everything they need? Shop ELCA Good Gifts for 50 different gifts that grow the church, fight hunger and transform lives – one goat, water well or school uniform at a time. ELCA.org/goodgifts
Read MoreThe UN and State Edition features updates shared from submissions of the Lutheran Office for World Community and state public policy offices: U.N., California, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The Advocacy Connections update features Election 2020 and ELCAvotes, COVID-19 Stimulus And Other “Lame Duck” Session Activity, Official Paris Climate Agreement Withdrawal, Atrocity Prevention, Presidential Determination On Refugees.
Read MoreThroughout the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas season, we highlight submissions to the 2020 Generosity Film Festival.
This week we share the winner of our Most Contagious Generosity Story Award, from Ginny Phillips, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Tucson. View in this blog post or on Vimeo.
Read MorePray that, as followers of Christ who treasure life as a gift from God, we will exercise patience, caution and concern for our neighbor as the COVID-19 pandemic continues long past our expectations and assumptions.
Read MoreAsk for God’s mercy and forgiveness when we fail to respect our neighbor, care for their needs and love them as Jesus loves us. Pray that our faith will shine in the world through bold yet humble acts of justice, mercy, empathy, advocacy, care and love.
Read MorePray for those working through the sometimes long and emotional process of becoming foster or adoptive parents. Pray that we might find ways to support and care for them and to celebrate with them the joys of family and parenthood.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Roland Harder and the people of Our Saviour’s Lutheran, Buckeye, in the Cactus Conference.
Read More“We Come to the Hungry Feast,” Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona’s first state-wide gathering, featured Angie Rogers, President and CEO of Arizona Food Bank Network.
Watch Angie Rogers’ presentation in this post or on YouTube.
Read MoreWhile the 2020 Retiree’s Retreat has been cancelled, a Service of Remembrance will take place on Monday, 11/30/2020, 11am MST, 10am PST. Read this letter from Pastor Kirk Anderson for more info.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop will be closed Thursday and Friday, 11/26 and 11/27/2020.
Almighty God, Father of all mercies, we humbly thank you for your goodness to us and to all that you have made. We praise you for your creation, for keeping us and all things in your care, and for all the blessings of life
Read MoreWe direct our attention to God and pray for mercy; we humble ourselves and trust in God’s promise of love, forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe Stewardship Team is proud to present all the submissions to the Generosity Film Festival 2020! Enjoy these stories of generosity from the Grand Canyon Synod. Submissions are still being accepted. View our submission guidelines.
In the midst of the challenging times we live—and as we enter the Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas seasons—congregations and people of every generation give witness to and celebrate the stories of God’s generosity that surround us in our daily lives.
Read MoreYour 2020 Annual Report covers are now available for download in two versions: 2020 Annual Report Single Pages or 2020 Annual Report Spreads.
Both can be downloaded at elca.org/Resources/Stewardship#Leadership.
Read MoreOlder adults are experiencing more isolation than ever this year. Brighten this Christmas for over 1,300 older adults with donations of new towels and soap from local small businesses.
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest asks that donations are dropped off at any of their offices by December 10th for timely delivery to those in need. Visit lss-sw.org/christmas-2020 to learn more, buy soap, and see locations.
Read MoreThe Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues Wednesday 11/19/2020, 12pm MST, 11am PST. Links @ elcacoaching.org.
Jory Mickelson is a writer, educator, and ministry leader, and has experience working with the Coast Salish peoples as well as the LGBTQAI+ community. His first book, Wilderness//Kingdomwon the 2020 High Plains Book Award for Poetry.
Read MoreWe pray for the health of Rev. Brad Munroe; Executive Pastor of the Presbytery of the Grand Canyon, has tested positive for COVID-19 and has other serious health conditions occurring. Please keep him and his health in your prayers.
Read MoreRev. Rodger A. Babnew, Jr., with Cruzando Fronteras, shares this letter asking our help in celebrating Christmas with families waiting in Nogales.
We also share his September 2020 video report.
Read MoreSome students find studying from home more difficult than others, especially those who live with learning disabilities, have special needs or experience the learning environment best when interacting with peers, teachers and counselors in person. Pray that these students will find the care and attention they need — in person and online — to learn, mature and grow strong in their self-esteem.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastor Mike Johnson and the people of Christ the Lord Lutheran, Carefree, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. View their Facebook and YouTube page.
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