See how the ELCA Foundation is partnering with Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley and the Grand Canyon Synod to nurture a spirit of generosity that will last for generations. Watch the video Grounded in Grace, Growing in Generosity, featuring Pastor Tim Nybroten, Rev. Dan Potaznick, and ELCA Foundation planner Lisa Marie Higginbotham, and learn how faithful giving strengthens the future of the church.
Read MoreEach month, ELCA Worship shares highlights from Lutheran and ecumenical partner organizations that enrich worship life across the church. This month’s updates include open enrollment for Lutheran Summer Music 2026 at St. Olaf College (priority deadline: December 1), details for the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians 2026 Conference, and an invitation to the Vi Messerli Memorial Lectures in Church Music (October 19–21 at Concordia University Chicago).
Other featured events include The Feast of Creation liturgical conference at Valparaiso University (April 13–15, 2026), Music That Makes Community workshops in Texas and North Carolina, and new resources from Journey to Baptismal Living. Read more about these worship partner events and opportunities on the ELCA Worship blog »
Read MoreAt its October 2–3 meeting in Minneapolis, the ELCA Church Council welcomed 19 new members elected at the 2025 Churchwide Assembly and took significant actions on several memorials. These included authorizing work on a social policy resolution related to abortion, reviewing a proposal for a social message on rural and tribal communities, and reaffirming the church’s commitment to justice for Palestinians and Israelis.
The council also conferred the title presiding bishop emerita on the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, appointed the Rev. Wyvetta Bullock as interim executive for administration, and approved an issue paper on artificial intelligence. Read the full summary from ELCA News & Events at elca.org/news-and-events/elca-church-council-welcomes-new-members »
Read MoreAs food pantry lines grow longer in Las Vegas, Lutheran Social Services of Nevada continues to meet the rising need through partnership, generosity, and faith in action. Their recent Oktoberfest celebration raised more than $30,000 and launched the new 1985 Society honoring 40 years of ministry. Upcoming efforts include the Warm Wishes Project (Oct. 22) and the expanding She Cares hygiene initiative. Learn how you can help at LSSNV.org.
Read MoreThis year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The celebration honors the value and talent American workers with disabilities add to the country’s workplaces.
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Read MoreIn the latest Pivot podcast, Dr. Josh Packard explains why institutional trust has shifted to relational trust, and what that means for how churches engage younger people.
Read MoreAt Calvary Lutheran Church in Richland Hills, Texas, children are learning what it means to lead and serve through their own “Little Lutherans” congregational meetings. The gatherings teach stewardship, worship, and service while giving kids a sense of ownership in church life—complete with budget discussions, art projects, and joyful learning. Read more at Living Lutheran ».
Read MoreAcross the wide plains of North Dakota, eight ELCA congregations have joined together in an innovative shared ministry called Christians in Action. By pooling resources, training lay leaders, and supporting one another in worship and mission, these rural congregations are expanding their reach and deepening their connections in Christ. Read the full story at Living Lutheran ».
Read MoreCelebrate 80 years of ministry with Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson during a History Walk on Saturday, October 25, at 10:00 a.m. Walk through key spaces on campus as congregation members reenact moments from the church’s story, followed by a celebratory luncheon. Free and open to the public. For details or luncheon RSVPs, contact 520-327-6521 or oslc@lutherantucson.org.
Read MoreThe Evangelical Lutheran Church in America celebrated the installation of Bishop Yehiel Curry as its new presiding bishop on October 5, 2025, at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis. The service—led by former Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton—featured a diverse assembly of leaders, choirs, and guests from across the ELCA and beyond. Rooted in joy and call, the celebration emphasized God’s invitation to serve in every context. Curry, formerly bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod, succeeds Bishop Eaton in a six-year term.
Read the full story and watch highlights of the installation on Living Lutheran: Answering the Call.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop helps Santa Cruz Lutheran in Tucson Celebrate 40 Years this weekend, attends the "Bearing Worthy Fruit" Retreat, and some of the staff departs for the 2025 Pilgrimage to Greece.
Read MoreFor an end to war and conflict, especially in Gaza, South Sudan, Myanmar, and Ukraine…
For lasting peace forged by shared commitment to the common good…
For an end to psychological warfare, torture, and genodice…
For safety and rescue for hikers stranded by severe snowstorms in western China and Nepal…
For victims of the Yom Kippur attack in Manchester, UK…
For federal workers facing uncertainty…
For safety and protection for all immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers…
For access to affordable and reliable health care…
For ongoing advances in scientific and medical research…
For the health and wholeness of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities…
For the flourishing of indigenous nations and communities…
Celebrate faith leaders who build bridges across Arizona at the 2025 AFN Annual Gathering – “United We Rise”, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Baháʼí Faith Community Center in Scottsdale. Honoring Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr., this year’s event will unite faith communities for a morning of storytelling and celebration. Plus, explore AFN’s fall lineup of virtual and in-person gatherings and subscribe to the AFN newsletter for weekly updates: arizonafaithnetwork.org/newsletter.
Read MoreEven in exile, God calls us to thrive. In Jeremiah 29:1, 4–7, the Israelites longed for deliverance, but God’s message through Jeremiah urged them to build homes, plant gardens, and seek the good of the city where they lived. This same call echoes today in communities facing exclusion and oppression, including the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride and National Coming Out Day. Thriving in difficult times is not surrender—it is faithful resistance, rooted in trust that God’s promises endure beyond empire and circumstance.
Read MoreOn October 1, 2025, Rev. Yehiel Curry began his term as the fifth Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, following his service as Bishop of the Metropolitan Chicago Synod. Watch this brief introductory video to meet Bishop Curry and hear more about his faith and leadership vision. Watch on YouTube »
Read MoreThe Association of Latino Ministries of the ELCA invites all to celebrate Latino Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) as a time to honor the diversity of Latino identity and culture across the church. This reflection reminds us that while Latino communities face challenges and discrimination, they continue to walk in faith, unity, and love under God’s grace. Read the full reflection at ELCA Racial Justice Blog ».
Read MoreFind handmade gifts that give back! Join Desert Hills Lutheran Church in Green Valley on Saturday, November 8, from 8 AM to 1 PM for the Sewing Bee’s annual Fall Boutique, featuring quilts, jewelry, décor, purses, baked goods, and more. All proceeds support local charitable organizations.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Thomas Morrison, who celebrates 47 years on October 10.
Rev. John Biggs, Saved By Grace, Pahrump, who celebrates 12 years on October 13.
Rev. Steven Kruse, New Covenant, Scottsdale, who celebrates 40 years on October 13.
Deacon Gloria Owens, who celebrates 38 years on October 13.
Rev. Daniel Hoeger, All Saints, Phoenix, who celebrates 36 years on October 15.
Bishop Deborah Hutterer shares her gratitude for the people and ministries of the Grand Canyon Synod as she prepares for a sabbatical in November and continuing through January 2026. During this time of prayer and renewal, Rev. Mike Girlinghouse will serve as Acting Bishop, working closely with synod staff to ensure continuity. Bishop Hutterer invites prayers for renewal and guidance as our synod enters this season of reflection and preparation for the work ahead.
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