ELCA Coaching presents Growing Young: Empathy, Wednesday, December 16, 12 pm MST, 1 pm PST. Links @ elcacoaching.org.
This week, we will hear from Kate and her pastor, Rev. John Gosswein of Family of Christ Lutheran, Kearney, NE, as they share about their congregation who takes their young people and empathy seriously.
Read MoreIn her Christmas message, Bishop Eaton shares a story of gathering with women from Honduras: “I told the young Honduran woman about another young woman who was forced to leave home because of a government decree. She, too, was pregnant and made a long and difficult journey.”
Read MoreThe allegations of medical neglect and invasive gynecological procedures in a privately-run detention center in Irwin County, Ocilla, Ga.—including coerced sterilization—quickly drew disbelief and condemnation worldwide this fall. Far from unique, these shocking allegations echo the historic and current reality of cruel and inhumane treatment towards migrant women.
Read MoreELCA Good Gifts provide an opportunity for you to support the ministries and programs —domestic and global — that mean the most to you and the people you love. Give thanks that our church believes God is calling us into the world together and that, through our generosity and love, we can make a difference.
Read MoreJoin Presiding Bishop Eaton as she lights the candles and says a prayer for the third week of Advent.
Read MoreBring your troubles and cares to a Blue Christmas Service from Women of the ELCA (WELCA), 6pm MST, 5 pm PST. Register now to participate. The service (webinar) will take place via Zoom. More info on the WELCA website.
Read MoreThere is a rather troubling metaphor in that same section of Matthew that Lutherans often avoid. Jesus is compared to a thief who breaks in at night, a common robber. Why does Jesus say he’ll arrive at night, undercover? Read more at Living Lutheran…
Read MoreFor years many ELCA ministries nationwide have coordinated efforts to help families in their communities celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with a full meal. Although plans this year might be altered for virus safety precautions, their commitment continues. Read the full story at Living Lutheran…
Read MorePray that we might passionately witness to the light of Jesus Christ and boldly invite others to believe and to be baptized into the body of Christ and the community of all believers.
Read MoreTucked in a closet with all our Christmas decorations, there’s a small box with the words “Little People” written on it. The box contains a toy nativity scene complete with a manger, animals, angels, shepherds, Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus. Over the years this nativity scene, with all its parts, has become one of our most treasured Christmas items. Read more at Living Lutheran…
Read MoreGive thanks for the church traditions that remind us of God’s actions throughout history and inspire our faith, generosity and commitment to serve our neighbors in need. Pray that we will carry these meaningful traditions forward and create new rites and traditions that inspire and strengthen all generations in today’s changing contexts.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Andrew Schlecht and the people of Maricopa Lutheran Church in Maricopa, part of the Fiesta Conference. Rev. Schlecht, new to the church, began leading worship the first Sunday in Advent, November 29, 2020 via Zoom. Visit their site at maricopalutherans.org.
Read MoreSusanna Black, weekend anchor and reporter, WSOC-TV (Charlotte, N.C.), and member of Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s advisory council, shares what it means to be a Lutheran. Read the story at Living Lutheran…
Read MoreWe’re still living in a world upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. It has dramatically affected the lives of people Mosaic serves. But people are amazingly resilient and have continued to move forward, as this story about Daniel Young shows. Daniel’s life is filled with hope beyond measure, just like others we serve at Mosaic.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Tim Eighmy and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at clcbhc.com, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreAsk for God’s forgiveness and take to heart God’s word of love, peace, healing and guidance that restores our faith and spirit as children of God.
Read MoreThroughout the Advent and Christmas season, we highlight submissions to the 2020 Generosity Film Festival.
This week, Jake Galambos, with Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, shares his story of generosity: an act of kindness from his future mother-in-law. Jake wins the Most Heartwarming Story Award.
Read MoreThis has been, and continues to be, a very difficult year of coping with and recovering from natural disasters across our country and around the world. Pray that the presence and hope of God will be evident where there is despair, grief and uncertainty over how to begin rebuilding and healing. Pray that neighbors, communities and nations will work together to provide assistance, resources and relief workers where the needs are most critical.
Read MoreThe National Lutheran Choir Christmas Festival comes to audiences free in a virtual, multi-media format on December 11, 7pm MST, 6 pm PST. Watch at NLCA.com.
The Incarnation: For the Healing of the World brings music from around the globe announcing the birth of Christ with messages of peace and joy that nothing – not even a pandemic – can take away.
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