ELCA reaffirms commitment to combatting white supremacy

A note from Bishop Dillahunt and the ELCA Conference of Bishops statement. Please share with your congregations.

Air exchange capacity vitally important if considering return to in-person worship

Dr. Passafume also explained that air exchange capacity in the gathering space is a vitally important factor to know because it affects the spread of the virus and the length of time it remains in the space. Subsequently, air exchange has a significant bearing on the effects of singing or other activity in a room.

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Worship and resources remembering the Emanuel 9 Martyrs and the work that still needs done

On June 17, 2015, Clementa C. Pinckney, Cynthia Marie Graham Hurd, Susie Jackson, Ethel Lee Lance, DePayne Middleton-Doctor, Tywanza Sanders, Daniel Lee Simmons, Sharonda Coleman-Singleton, and Myra Thompson were murdered by a self-professed white supremacist while they were gathered for Bible study and prayer at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (often referred to as Mother Emanuel) in Charleston, South Carolina.

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's June 7 sermon ready for download

Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton has rerecorded her national sermon and Gospel reading to share with the church on Sunday, June 7, The Holy Trinity. The revised video is available now on YouTube (view) and Vimeo (download). Links to the written transcript and videos with subtitles are posted in the video description. They can be found in English and Spanish.

Revision of Definitions and Guidelines for Discipline: Digital Town Halls

The committee is seeking input from across this church so the document can better provide clear and uniform application of the rules, protect people from harm and prevent impediments to the proclamation of the gospel.

You're invited to the Faith Friday Ask the Experts: Reentry Roundtable, June 12

The Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in partnership with OSU College of Social Work and Chosen4Change is hosting a reentry round-table discussion about the impact of COVID-19 and specifically those involved in the criminal justice system, as well as their families and the community.

Sustain the Flame! TLS Summer Seminary Sampler is still going strong...

On Wednesday June 10th – the topic of Discerning God's Calling will be addressed with Rachel Alley (ELCA Youth Ministry Rep) and Gary Pecuch (SOS).

Double your gift to LWR to provide needed water to the most vulnerable

From Kenya to Uganda to El Salvador, something as essential as water is not readily available. And our poorest neighbors — often women and children — must risk their lives hiking miles to collect water. Here's how you can help!