In this week’s Story of Faith in Action (SOFIA), we explore The Generosity Project.
Sometimes stewardship is misunderstood, equated simply with giving money rather than sharing time, spirit and love. Linda Staats is trying to change that with The Generosity Project, a stewardship resource funded in part by Mission Support.
Read MoreBeginning of Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African culture and traditions that stresses family, community and shared principles. Give thanks for the rich and meaningful traditions, celebrations and practices of our African American siblings and the global African community.
Read MoreNiveen Sarras, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wis., was born and raised in Bethlehem. In Living Lutheran, she shares a Palestinian interpretation of the nativity.
“The nativity of Jesus Christ was a subversive attack on Rome’s imperial power and unjust peace. Jesus’ birth stands against all kinds of systemic injustices and military occupation. It is a message of solidarity with the disadvantaged.”
Read MoreChristmas Day Give praise and thanks for God’s boundless love, mercy and grace, revealed to the world and all humanity through the light of Jesus Christ ― son of God, son of humanity; our source of truth, salvation, new life and wholeness.
Read MoreSearching for the perfect gift? Choose from more than 50 life-changing, charitable gifts in lieu of traditional Christmas presents. Even in a year when the needs can seem overwhelming, ELCA Good Gifts provide an easy way to make a real impact.
Read MoreBishop Eaton shares a Christmas message with children as she reads the book The Little Shepherd. In the book, the birth of Jesus is told from the perspective of a shepherd boy. Each of us, no matter how small, can tell the story of Jesus’ birth and how God loves us. Merry Christmas!
Read MoreLutheran college choirs have been preparing for their annual holiday concerts and invite you to attend from the safety of your home. The links to these events, and details, are posted on the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians website.
Read MoreIn March, I didn’t imagine we’d be grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic at Christmastime. On top of the usual challenges and joys of the season, grief and uncertainty from this pandemic may weigh heavily.
Yet, I keep watching my children, who show me Christmas is still coming, Jesus will still be born and the light of the world will not be extinguished.
Read MoreEnsuring that children have access to education and educational support, though, is a difficult goal to reach, and the COVID-19 pandemic has created even more obstacles for communities in need.
In Romania, the Evangelical Parish in Sibu has been hard at work adapting to these new challenges.
Read MoreFrom our family to yours, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and blessings in the New Year!
Read all the latest LSSN updates in their December 2020 newsletter.
Read MoreThis Christmas, we might find ourselves not at the inn but in the stable, sitting by the manger next to Mary. Waiting for her world, our world, to be changed, even to be reborn. Indeed, it’s time for new.
In Living Lutheran’s December issue, we are given the opportunity to ponder with Mary the time, coiled with tension, between “How can this be?” and “Nothing is impossible with God.” Click here to read the piece; the study guide is available here.
Read MoreThere is no more appropriate time for us to say Thank You and to express to you and yours every happiness in this beautiful season and throughout the coming year.
Read the full holiday newsletter from Navajo Evangelical Lutheran Mission (NELM).
Read MoreThroughout the Advent and Christmas season, we highlight submissions to the 2020 Generosity Film Festival.
Duane Gilson, with Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa, Arizona, shares his story of generosity: accompanying Pete, a World War II veteran, on an honor flight. This video won the Best Time Honored Service Story award.
Read MoreWe hope that everyone in our Cal Lutheran community finds moments of hope and peace this season.
Visit our site to experience the beauty of our talented students performing their annual Christmas concert virtually.
Read MoreThis year has challenged all of us — some have adapted to new learning environments, some to new workspaces and others to new methods of worshiping and communicating.
May you and your loved ones feel the presence of God’s boundless love in your homes and communities in this season and always.
Read MoreMay the Everlasting Light shine in this strange season: in the dark streets, at the quiet tables, in the open desert, in our crowded valleys, in the hectic hospitals, in the discourse seeking order, in all the yearning places of need.
We thank you for the gift of you, and all you do in the Grand Canyon Synod. The peace of Christ to you and yours.
Read MoreRemember and give thanks for the people in your life who taught you the nativity story and recounted the promise God made to us and fulfilled through Jesus Christ.
Read MoreThe Rocky Mountain Synod is extending an invitation to join them in an Epiphany Weekend Zoomfest, Friday evening, January 8, through Sunday, January 10, 2021. Join via Zoom or Facebook live, and a Sunday worship service 9am MST, 10am PST. The detailed ZOOMfest program bulletin can be found here.
Read MoreAll Creation Sings provides six hymns and songs under the Christmas heading; the topical index offers additional suggestions. One brand new hymn is “Night Long-Awaited / Noche anunciada” by Félix Luna (text) and Ariel Ramírez (music).
Read MoreThis training includes 12 hours of group coaching time, one hour individual coaching at the time when you start in your interim context or at a time of your choosing, plus contextual work, reading and reflecting.
Begins Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Visit purposeful pastor.com for more info.
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