This workshop is designed for Lay leaders in congregations, but Rostered Ministers are invited to attend! Please pass along to your ministry teams and register TODAY! Register now...cost is FREE...potential impact is priceless. Christmas During COVID is the 2nd of a 3-part online only conference series made possible by the gifts and talents of the SOS Vibrant Church Conference team and your mission support contributions. To learn more visit the SOS Vibrant Church Conference page. |
'God had a plan and we were called to carry it out.’Online VBS reaches over 300 families across 14 states & pushes congregation to take huge ‘virtual’ leap of faith |
Reminder regarding new pulpit supply process and steps to assist youThe new process provides two lists of approved pulpit supply preachers who are open to providing services to congregations either in person or virtually. |
Uncertain timesBishop Elizabeth Eaton's September column in 'Living Lutheran' |
New Advent resources from ELCA World HungerAs congregations across the ELCA creatively find new ways to worship online and in person, and continue to support the work of important ministries including ELCA World Hunger, we want to equip leaders with useful resources this season. |
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Government and Civic Engagement Social MessageThis project was called for at the 2019 ELCA Churchwide Assembly, with an intention that it be ready to read before the election this fall. |
Presiding Bishop responds to gross disregard for human life and dignity at private detention facility"As Christ on the cross did not lose his dignity, but in fact revealed himself fully in vulnerability, every human who is being mistreated retains the image of God that confers dignity. A society should not deny a person's dignity for any reason." —ELCA social message "Human Rights," p. 4 |
Partner/Affiliate News
Some good news from LWR in Beirut!Three 40-foot shipping containers filled with thousands of mission quilts and school, personal and baby care kits, which reported as destroyed in the August 4 explosions at the port of Beirut, Lebanon, have been found intact. |
Prayers
All of those impacted by Tropical Storm Beta and those who will help them recover & rebuild
We give thanks for the life and work of Rev. Robert Graetz
Pr. Mark Nodo and Kathy Nodo as they recover from COVID-19
Continued prayers for those in our western states battling wildfires
All of those in the path of Hurricane Sally
Pr. Lorne and Becca Hlad and family regarding their baby
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