The Lutheran World Federation’s latest newsletter has many posts about the war in Ukraine and other topics:
Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support
A pall of ashes covers Ukraine: Christians join prayer for peace
Ukraine: Lutheran churches across the world call for Peace and Support
Lutheran Church of the Foothills in Tucson is seeking a professional Administrative Assistant for part-time employment. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with our pastor, as well as with other staff and members of the Church Council. View job description and how to apply in this PDF.
Read MoreWonderful part-time and flexible opportunity in central Tucson, ideal for students, recent retirees, and others. Our Saviour's in Tucson is seeking a part-time Campus Caretaker. Please see full position description in this PDF. Interested applicants please send a letter and/or resume and at least two references to Pastor Amalia Vagts (pastoramalia@lutherantucson.org). You may call the office at 520-327-6521 for more information.
Read More“I am appointing a listening panel of three people to review the interactions of Bishop Megan Rohrer with Misión Latina Luterana, particularly on December 12, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and to make recommendations to me.” Read more in English and Spanish in this post.
Read MorePrayers for Pastor Tim Wright and his wife Jan, as Jan begins chemo treatments for cancer. Pastor Wright is the senior pastor at Community of Grace Lutheran in Peoria.
Almighty and merciful God, you are the only source of health and healing; you alone can bring calmness and peace. Grant to us, your children, an awareness of your presence and a strong confidence in you. In our pain, our weariness, and our anxiety, surround us with your care, protect us by your loving might, and permit us once more to enjoy health and strength and peace; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Sandra Jones and the people of Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference. Visit their site at bethanyscottsdale.com, and their Facebook page.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop is steadily working to build a relationship with the Iglesia Luterana Mexicana (ILM, Mexican Lutheran Church).
In this post we share photos of the pastoral home of the Santisima Trinidad congregation. The Grand Canyon Synod is working with others to rebuild the home after extensive earthquake damage.
Read MoreWELCA celebrates Women’s History Month by telling the story of bold women of faith. A three-part series starts on Thursday, March 10, by exploring the life of Emmy Carlsson Evald (1857-1946). Advance registration is required for this free webinar.
Emmy's best known as the founder of the Women’s Missionary Society of the Augustana Synod. But did you know she was a suffragette? And a social activist?
Read MorePastor Lars Hammar writes: “We have our spring schedule planned out for once (minus the once a month hikes), and we’re going to be getting back to our roots a little, investing time in regular fellowship and community, sharing highs and lows, and doing some devotions and/or prayer. We’ve been apart for so long, hobbling along through Covid closures, and it’s time to get back to our basics.”
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Keith Lingwall and the people of Abounding Grace Lutheran Church in Tucson, part of the Sunrise Conference. Visit their site at agtucson.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreFirst and second grade students at Navajo Lutheran Mission Preparatory School are enjoying their hybrid classrooms where they receive a balance of direct and asynchronous instruction. Chromebook laptop computers for each child have made it possible to have our students in school full-time, learning and exploring the world.
Read MoreRuth Ivory-Moore, ELCA Program Director for Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility, writes: “A new – but deemed to be landmark – Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report was finalized on Feb. 27, “Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability” (IPCC Report). Unfortunately, the message is not new.
Yet while the report re-emphasizes the dire situation the global community faces, it also emphasizes hope: The climate we remember is gone, but we can dramatically limit the damage and reduce our risk by adapting to the new climate.
Read MoreRetirement may feel like (or even be) a long way off. Having a plan for retirement can increase confidence and peace of mind about the future. For those that missed the live Retirement Readiness Series workshops hosted by Fidelity, access to condensed video presentations is available here on myPortico.
Read MoreWe share a letter from the ELCA Youth Ministry Network, who let us know “ELCA camps and outdoor ministry sites are in deep need right now and are asking for our help.”
The letter provides many great ways you and your ministry can support this vital ministry.
Read MoreDirectors of Lutheran summer camps from around the USA are eager to discuss opportunities for you at their camps. Get more info at lomnetwork.org or this post, and try out their Camp MatchUp app for an easy way for camps to connect with potential summer staff looking for a camp.
Read MoreMore than 1 billion people — nearly 15% of the world's population — experience some form of disability. In the United States alone, about 61 million, or 1 out of every 4 adults, live with at least one disability.
In her book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally, Emily Ladau shares thoughts on how both nondisabled and disabled people can collectively make the world a more inclusive and accessible place. NPR’s Life Kit features an article and 17-minute listen featuring Ladau here.
Read MoreFor the people of Ukraine, for conscripted Russian soldiers, for war zone reporters, for the leaders of the nations…that all your beloved might live in safety and freedom from fear…
For bold, adaptive leadership in the face of urgent climate change…
For African students in Ukraine seeking refuge, for an end to racism everywhere…
For Chef José Andrés and the World Central Kitchen, for all humanitarian relief efforts…
For trans kids and their parents, for allies, for legislators
For all who despair, for all who dare still to hope…
Rev. Stephen Talmage, Love of Christ in Mesa, celebrates 37 years of ordination on March 10.
Rev. Talmage was Bishop of the Grand Canyon Synod from 2006 through 2017.
Read MoreWe introduce the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels, a new tool to help communities decide what prevention steps to take based on the latest data. Levels can be low, medium, or high and are determined by looking at hospital beds being used, hospital admissions, and the total number of new COVID-19 cases in an area.
High level counties in our synod include: Apache, Cochise, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Navajo, Mohave, Pima, Pinal, Yuma. Medium level counties are Clark, Coconino, Maricopa, Santa Cruz, Washington, Yavapai, and Yuma counties.
Read MoreBishop Hutterer attends the Conference of Bishops, with others in the Office of the Bishop attending leadership meetings and preparing for synod assembly. Photos from the Inauguration of Cal Lutheran president Lori E. Varlotta, as well as the Conference of Bishops, are also in this post.
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