An online Inauguration Day Contemplative Virtual Prayer Vigil in four 30-minute segments to pray for peace, justice, restoration, & for the people, hosted by Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Carefree.
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Give thanks for the people in our lives who inspire hope, faith and courage, and whose words and actions touch us, teach us the meaning of grace and move us to become bearers of mercy in the world.
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Because of you we continue to forward on our synod’s strategic plan to communicate Jesus, connect people, and create possibilities. As church together we have accompanied congregations during times of transition. Please visit our statement of intent page and let us know your mission support. Thank you.
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The New and Renewing Team of the Grand Canyon Synod invites you to Maximizing Social Media for Your Congregation, January 26, 2021, 6pm MST, 5 pm PST. Register for this Zoom presentation here.
Pastor Charles Newman, Lead Pastor of Crossroads Lutheran Church, and Melanie Moscicki of Social Manna and the Social Media Director at Crossroads will share their Crossroads strategies and best practices for social media engagement.
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Responding to events at the U.S. Capitol, Bishop Eaton reminds us that “this is not a protest. This is not only breaking the law but it is a threat to our democracy.” We pray for peace and safety for all who are in harms way.
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We roll into 2021 with a submission to the 2020 Generosity Film Festival.
Beverley Larkin, with Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Phoenix, Arizona, shares her story of generosity: a surprising encounter in the supermarket. Winner of the Most Surprising Story Award.
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Spirited Book Club, hosted by Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, discusses Everything is Spiritual: Who We Are and What We're Doing Here, by New York Times best-selling author Rob Bell. January 14 and January 28, 2-3pm MST.
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As the pandemic continues, pray for doctors, nurses, emergency responders and health care workers who need renewal, strength and our gratitude and recognition as they continue to serve at great personal risk and sacrifice for the sake of our health and well-being.
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There are times when events in our nation and world are shocking—we search for words to try to make sense of what we are seeing on television.
As bishops serving in Region 2, we stand united in calling upon elected leaders of all political parties to call for an end to this violence.
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Eternal God, amid all the turmoil and changes of the world your love is steadfast and your strength never fails. In this time of danger and trouble, be to us a sure guardian and rock of defense. Guide the leaders of our nation with your wisdom, comfort those in distress, and grant us courage and hope to face the future; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
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Listen to devotional music available through Augsburg Fortress: “My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness;” “Borning Cry;” “Spirit of the Lord.”
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Many people go out to John, confessing their sins and hoping his baptism will be the sign of a new age, an indication of God creating all things anew. We, too, hope for such a new beginning and we, too, have been baptized, confessing our sins.
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Esperanza Lutheran is sharing their working documents on coronavirus health safety, including HVAC recommendations. Esperanza’s Council President is co-owner of a company that does environmental testing.
These documents—the Esperanza COVID19 Plan (Word doc) and Esperanza HVAC Report (pdf)—can be a starting point for public health discussion in your organization.
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Epiphany As people of faith, we are not immune from wondering about God, Jesus Christ and the Spirit. Pray that God will be patient with us, illuminating the truth of who we are as baptized children of God and the reality and certainty of the good news of Jesus Christ, the true Son of God, our Savior, Messiah, Redeemer and teacher.
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We’ve created a Zoom resource page, where we share tips and tricks we’ve collected as we explore this technology.
Whenever you schedule a Zoom meeting, feel free to share this page, www.gcsynod.org/zoom, with attendees as a resource.
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Deacons in ELCA Regions 1 & 2 are invited to participate in a Cohort group that is intended to help leaders thrive in ministry. The group meets on Fridays for 1.5 hours, every other week through June. If you are interested in learning more, please fill out this form.
The focus of the group is on spiritual practices, community, accountability, and creating brave spaces.
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Lutheran Disaster Response is supporting the Southeastern Synod of the ELCA in the aftermath of the bombing in Nashville, providing disaster chaplains to deliver spiritual and emotional care to those impacted by the bombing.
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Like most of you, I am eager to for my turn to come. When either of the approved vaccines becomes available, my sleeve will be rolled up and ready. These months have been lonely and life has been devoid of so many of the small experiences which make life such a joy.
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Deja reflects on her international service year in the Argentina & Uruguay country program with Young Adults in Global Mission (YAGM). If you are a young adult ages 21 to 29, you can apply for YAGM. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15, 2021, for service beginning in August 2021. Learn more at ELCA.org/YAGM.
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Rev. Solveig Nilsen-Goodin leads this Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders, this Wednesday, 1/6/2021, noon MST, 1 pm PST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org as well as archives.
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