We pray for the health and recovery of Rev. Richard (Dick) Staats, who as the result of a fall in July developed a bilateral subdural hematoma and was operated on this past week at Mayo Hospital in north Phoenix. He is recovering well and will be receiving rehab at Barrows Neurological Center.
Read MorePastor Joe Doherty with New Promise Lutheran in St. George requests prayers for De Schoonover, wife of pastor Al Schoonover. She fell and broke her neck. While it looks like she will not require surgery, she will be in a brace for months to come.
Read MorePastor Katie Langston, pastor of mission and outreach at New Promise Lutheran Church in St. George, Utah, shares her adventures in delivering cookies to the church’s neighbors.
“Operation Cookie Conversations” was the product of the question, “What would happen if we tried to talk to the neighbors near us?”
Read MoreNew Promise Lutheran in St. George has hymnals available. Please contact New Promise at 435-628-9740 if you can use them.
93 copies of the Lutheran Book of Worship (LBW)
20 copies of With One Voice (WOV)
110+ copies of Gather
We pray for Rev. Jill Doherty, Rev. Joseph Doherty, Rev. Katie Langston and the people of New Promise Lutheran Church in St. George, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at newpromiseelca.org/, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MorePastor Katie Langston joins the Spirited Book Club to discuss her remarkable debut memoir, Sealed: An Unexpected Journey into the Heart of Grace. The online club is FREE, register here. Thursday, July 14 and Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 2:00 – 3:00pm AZ (PDT).
Born and raised a devout Mormon in Utah, Rev. Katie Langston chronicles her unexpected conversion to orthodox Christianity with candor and theological depth. Her remarkable debut memoir explores themes of religious fundamentalism, mental illness, and family belonging—culminating in her surprising and liberating encounters with the grace of God in Jesus Christ.
Read MoreEarlier this year, Religion News Service ran a story on Katie Langston, who ordained and installed at New Promise Lutheran in St. George on February 4.
“Langston ‘tried millions of ways’ to make Mormonism work, but she eventually found peace in the Lutheran Church (ELCA) and began to pursue a path toward ordination. Her parents and husband, who are still Latter-day Saints, were supportive, but ‘they were heartbroken.’”
View the story here, visit her website, and learn about her new memoir, “Sealed: An Unexpected Journey Into the Heart of Grace.
Read MorePending congregation vote on 1/30/2022, Bishop Deborah Hutterer will preside at the ordination and installation of Katie Langston at New Promise Lutheran in St. George, Utah.
Rev. Kathryn Schifferdecker, Professor and Elva B. Lovell Chair of Old Testament at Luther Seminary, will preach. Color of the day is red. Friday, February 4, 2022, 5pm MST. 244 S Valley View Dr, St. George, UT 84770.
Read MoreWe pray for Rev. Jill Doherty, Rev. Joseph Doherty and the people of New Promise Lutheran Church in St. George, part of the Colorado River Conference. Visit their site at newpromiseelca.org, and their social media pages on Facebook and YouTube.
Read MoreNew Promise Lutheran in St. George, Utah seeks Music Director, in a part-time position. Call 435-628-9740 for application information. View this post for job description.
Read MoreAs part of the Synod Council and Bishop Report of our 2021 Assembly, Bishop Deborah Hutterer shared some exciting news about our new appeal, Growing Generosity. We are already over halfway to our $500,000 goal, with $281,656 in gifts and pledges!
With a 100% participation rate from the Growing Generosity leadership team, Synod Council, and Office of the Bishop staff, we have already received leadership gifts from three congregations: New Promise Lutheran Church in St. George, UT; Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Tucson; and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Paradise Valley. Read her report and learn how you can join us in growing generosity in our synod.
Read MoreWe pray for Pastors Jill and Joe Doherty and the people of New Promise, St. George, part of the Colorado River Conference. View their YouTube page.
Read MoreWe pray for New Promise Lutheran Church in St. George, Utah, a vital, Christ-centered witness to all God's people.
We lift up in prayer Pastors Jill and Joe Doherty, Secretary Paula Fronk, Media Director Paul Leuthauser, Organist Cheryl Huner, Music Director Patty Brown, Building Manager Norman Chang, and Nursery Attendant Marta Salat Liorente.
We also pray for the New Promise Church Council: Eric Nicholaus, President; Walt Becher, Vice President; Indigo Klabanoff, Secretary; and Dave Falc, Dana Smith, Rick Morin, and Dave Preston.
Read MoreIs there a song on your lips? A hymn in your heart? Then New Promise Lutheran Church, St. George, Utah, is looking for you (or maybe someone you know) as they seek to fill the PAID, part-time position for Music/Choir Director.
If you or someone you know has lead a choir, been a music director or has special musical skills, please contact Larry at 240-367-5651 or shoot him a quick email at lgpalm@msn.com.
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