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How in the world do you select a host city? 
How in the world do you select a host city? 

Announcing the city of the ELCA Youth Gathering, Multicultural Youth Leadership Event and the tAble is a fun and somewhat interesting task. In this blog post, we’ll give you a behind the scenes look at the process of selecting a city to host this life changing faith formation event in.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 17, 20222024 ELCA Youth Gathering, ELCA Youth Gathering, Youth and Young AdultComment
Prayers for Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa
Prayers for Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa

We pray for Rev. Tony Scheer and the people of Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church in Mesa, part of the Rio Salado Conference. Visit their site at spiritofhopelutheran.com, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.

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Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardAugust 16, 2022Rio Salado Conference, Spirit of Hope MesaComment
Day Four: 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly
Day Four: 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly

​The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly concluded Aug. 12 at the Greater Columbus (Ohio) Convention Center. Day four included a service of Holy Communion and the seventh plenary session.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 16, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People
CWA 2022: Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People

On Wed. Aug. 10, 2022, the ELCA Churchwide Assembly received a presentation on the “Declaration of the ELCA to American Indian and Alaska Native People” adopted by the ELCA Church Council last September.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 16, 20222022 Churchwide Assembly, Racial Justice, American Indian and Alaska NativeComment
CWA 2022: Welcoming Vice President-elect Imran Siddiqui
CWA 2022: Welcoming Vice President-elect Imran Siddiqui

In this video/photo montage, we welcome Vice President-elect Imran Siddiqui at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 16, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
Prayers for Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas
Prayers for Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas

We pray for Rev. Scott Hove, Rev. Don Lorfing and the people of Good Samaritan Lutheran Church in Las Vegas, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at goodsamlv.org, and their social media pages on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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Grand Canyon Synod, PrayersBrian FlatgardAugust 15, 2022Good Samaritan Las Vegas, Colorado River ConferenceComment
A Short Tour of Community Gardens
A Short Tour of Community Gardens

If you are interested in starting your own community garden, or finding new ways to expand the garden your community has, check out ELCA World Hunger’s Community Gardens How-To Guide, available in English and Spanish! You can order hard copies from the ELCA World Hunger resources page too!

Read the full post on community gardens on the ELCA blog.

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ELCA, ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 15, 2022Hunger, ELCA World HungerComment
CWA 2022: Bishop Patricia Davenport sermon, Friday, 8/12/2022
CWA 2022: Bishop Patricia Davenport sermon, Friday, 8/12/2022

Bishop Patricia Davenport’s sermon, Friday, 8/12/2022, at the 2022 Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, News, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 15, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Holy Communion, Friday, 8/12/2022
CWA 2022: Holy Communion, Friday, 8/12/2022

Holy Communion, Friday, 8/12/2022, at the 2022 Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, News, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 15, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Plenary Session 7, Friday, 8/12/2022
CWA 2022: Plenary Session 7, Friday, 8/12/2022

Plenary Session 7, Friday, 8/12/2022, at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 15, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
Thursdays in Black: ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022
Thursdays in Black: ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022

The campaign is simple but profound. Wear black on Thursdays. Wear a pin to declare you are part of the global movement resisting attitudes and practices that permit rape and violence. Show your respect for women who are resilient in the face of injustice and violence. Encourage others to join you.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 14, 20222022 Churchwide Assembly, Thursdays in BlackComment
CWA 2022: Plenary Session 6, Thursday, 8/11/2022
CWA 2022: Plenary Session 6, Thursday, 8/11/2022

Plenary Session 6, Thursday, 8/11/2022, at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 14, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Plenary Session 5, Thursday, 8/11/2022
CWA 2022: Plenary Session 5, Thursday, 8/11/2022

Plenary Session 5, Thursday, 8/11/2022, at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 14, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Rev. Benjamin Stewart sermon, Thursday, 8/11/2022
CWA 2022: Rev. Benjamin Stewart sermon, Thursday, 8/11/2022

Rev. Benjamin Stewart’s sermon, Thursday, 8/11/2022 at the 2022 Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, News, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 14, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Morning Prayer, Thursday, 8/11/2022
CWA 2022: Morning Prayer, Thursday, 8/11/2022

Morning Prayer service, Thursday, 8/11/2022 at the 2022 Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, News, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 14, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
What does "Embody the Word" mean to you? | ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022
What does "Embody the Word" mean to you? | ELCA Churchwide Assembly 2022

We asked a few of our members at Churchwide Assembly what "Embody the Word" means to them. Here were their answers.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 13, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Rev. Joann Conroy’s sermon, Wednesday, 8/10/2022
CWA 2022: Rev. Joann Conroy’s sermon, Wednesday, 8/10/2022

Rev. Joann Conroy’s sermon at the Wednesday, 8/10/2022 worship service at the 2022 Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, News, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 13, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Holy Communion, Wednesday, 8/10/2022
CWA 2022: Holy Communion, Wednesday, 8/10/2022

Grand Canyon Synod’s Wanda Frenchman assists Rev. Guy Erwin and Rev. Joann Conroy in this Wednesday, 8/10/2022 worship service at the 2022 Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, News, Worship ResourcesBrian FlatgardAugust 13, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Plenary 4, Wednesday, 8/10/2022
CWA 2022: Plenary 4, Wednesday, 8/10/2022

Plenary Session 4, Wednesday, 8/10/2022 2022, at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, NewsBrian FlatgardAugust 13, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
CWA 2022: Report of the Presiding Bishop
CWA 2022: Report of the Presiding Bishop

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton provides her report at the 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly.

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ELCA, News, Bishop EatonBrian FlatgardAugust 13, 20222022 Churchwide AssemblyComment
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