Join Amy Reumann, ELCA Director for Advocacy, to learn more about why Lutherans advocate and how discipleship expressed through civic engagement and public witness impacts the issues of our day.
Part of the Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders, this Wednesday, 1/13/2021, 12pm MST, 11am PST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org as well as archives.
Read MoreThe Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), joined leaders from the National Council of Churches (NCC) in an open letter to Vice President Mike Pence, members of Congress and the Cabinet, calling for the removal of President Donald Trump from office. The letter states:
“Our faith instructs us to take seriously positions of leadership, not to lead others astray and to be careful about what we say and do.
For the good of the nation, so that we might end the current horror and prepare the way for binding up the nation's wounds, we, as leaders of the member communions of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA (NCC), believe the time has come for the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, to resign his position immediately.”
Read the letter here or in this blog post. Use this link to add your name to endorse the open letter.
Signers of the letter include National Council of Churches, United Church of Christ, AME Zion Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Alliance of Baptists, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Episcopal Church, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, The United Methodist Church, Reformed Church in America, The Armenian Church, Eastern Diocese of America, African Methodist Episcopal Church, Swedenborgian Church of North America, Alliance of Baptists, Progressive National Baptist Convention, Conference of National Black Churches, Community of Christ, Assyrian Church of the East, Ecumenical Catholic Communion, Presbyterian Church (USA).
Read MorePray for parents, students, employees and business owners whose plans and routines change day by day and week by week due to the uncertainty of the pandemic, that they might be hopeful, resilient and able to adapt, change and endure.
Read MoreBishop Eaton and the Rev. Dr. Mae Elise Cannon, executive director of Churches for Middle East Peace and a pastor in the Evangelical Covenant Church, recently co-authored an op-ed published in Religion News Service.
Read MoreGive thanks for God’s love and forgiveness in baptism, which marks the beginning of our journey with our siblings in Christ to share the good news, serve all people, grow the church and strive for peace and justice in the world.
Read MoreIn this week’s Story of Faith in Action (SOFIA): Ministering to some 700 National Guard and Army troops during New York City’s severe COVID-19 outbreak might seem daunting. But not to Anthony Stephens, an ELCA pastor and an Army chaplain.
Read MoreIn Christ we have received forgiveness of our sins and salvation through God’s unfathomable grace, showered upon us every day. Praise God!
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Matthew Wiswall and the people of Resurrection Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at rlc-scottsdale.org, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreAn 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.
Read MoreGive 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.
Read MoreBecause 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreResponding 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreSpirited 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.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreThere 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.
Read MoreEternal 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.
Read MoreListen to devotional music available through Augsburg Fortress: “My Soul Proclaims Your Greatness;” “Borning Cry;” “Spirit of the Lord.”
Read MoreMany 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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