Join the West Valley Young Adults for a series of engaging and fun events this May. From car shows and BBQs to scavenger hunts and community service, there's an activity to match every interest. Celebrate, connect, and contribute to your community!
Read MoreLiving Christ Lutheran is dispersing its physical assets and offering numerous cherished items for rehoming. While many items have found a new home, they are still looking for a home for their handmade altar crafted by a charter member, 76" x 35" x 40" tall with a glass top, and a hanging cross. Interested parties can contact them directly to claim items on a first-come, first-served basis.
Read MoreOur Saviors Lutheran Church On Ellsworth Road in Mesa is conducting a search for a part-time choir director. The Choir Director is responsible for providing music for one Sunday service and one weekly rehearsal during the months of November through Easter. The salary is $250 per week based upon the church worship schedule. Contact the church for more info and to apply.
Read MoreLord of Life Lutheran Church, Sun City West, AZ, is seeking a candidate to fill the part time Parish Nurse position at our church. An RN with community and aging experience is preferred. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and references to info@lolaz.org.
Read MoreThe ELCA is encouraging congregations and individuals to learn more about the issue of Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women (MMIW). Visit ELCA.org/MMIW for a full list of resources to educate yourself and your community and plan a recognition of May 5, MMIW day. We also share info from ELCA Racial Justice’s latest blog post.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop gathers for an in-person staff meeting this week, travels and preaches, and continues synod assembly preparation.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Donald Thompson, who celebrates 41 years on May 8.
Rev. Mary Louise Frenchman, Native American Urban Ministry, Phoenix, who celebrates 24 years on May 9.
Explore the afterlife in a unique tri-faith discussion with leaders from Jewish, Christian, and Islamic communities on May 7, 2024. Join this free virtual event hosted by ISBA to gain insights into diverse religious perspectives. More information and register here.
Read MoreYou are invited to Servant Leader: Present, Equipped, Here—this year’s churchwide-sponsored leadership online event—Saturday, May 4 from 11am – 3:30pm PST/MDT. It’s open to all, whether involved in Women of the ELCA or not.
Including worship, Bible study, speakers and breakout sessions, this year’s leadership event will reintroduce the servant leader concept and its connection to relationships and community while acknowledging the many challenges facing organizations like ours in our current context.
Read MoreDiscover innovative and economical communication methods tailored for church leaders at the Grand Canyon Synod in the upcoming webinar on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 5pm PDT/MST, 6pm MDT. Learn to craft compelling content, manage social media efficiently, and build a volunteer communication team. Register here.
Read MoreJoin Lutheran Faith Community Nurse Association (LFCNA) for the "Navigating the Compassionate Crossroads: Palliative Care vs. Hospice" webinar on May 9, presented by Rory Farrand of NHPCO. Discover the nuances between palliative and hospice care to guide patients thoughtfully through their end-of-life journey. View a PDF with info and registration here.
Read MoreAs part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share this video from the ELCA’s "Study Curriculum on Civic Life and Faith." Watch the video as a standalone resource, or explore the full set of the curriculum, including leader’s guides.
Read MoreDesert Cross Lutheran Church seeks a passionate Director of Youth & Family Ministries to lead faith formation and mission initiatives. Part-time role with impactful opportunities to serve and grow within a supportive community. View the job description here as a Word doc. Please send your resume and cover letter to info@desertcross.org.
Read MoreResurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley is looking for an experienced musician/choir director for its weekly worship services in Saddlebrooke. This paid position is for approximately 4 hours per week to rehearse with and direct the congregation choir, and to accompany the Sunday worship services at 9:00 AM in the HOA1 Ballroom. The position may be separated into two roles.
Read MoreThe ELCA Foundation doesn't just envision a future; it's building one where intentional generosity and stewardship have allowed the mission and ministry of the ELCA to grow beyond our expectations. Our goal is to create a vibrant culture where intentional giving fuels the expansion of the ELCA's work in the US and around the world.
Read MoreDear Friends in the Grand Canyon Synod, where Mosaic provides services through locations across the state of Arizona.
Last year, while taking down a building on our founding campus that was well past its useful era, we found a time capsule from around 70 years ago. One of the items in the capsule was a copy of The Small Catechism of Martin Luther. Many of you probably remember spending time with that catechism as a child—I know I do.
Read MoreLuther Seminary’s latest annual report includes a letter from President Robin J. Steinke as well as the Luther Seminary’s 2023 Annual Report in full, as well as quick facts.
Read MoreWe pray for the Rocky Mountain Synod and the Alaska Synod of the ELCA, as they meet in assembly and elect their new bishops. We give thanks for the good and faithful work of Bishop Jim Gonia and Bishop Shelley Wickstrom.
Read MoreGreetings from Luther College and from our home in Decorah, Iowa – where river, woodland, and prairie meet upon lands that have been home to the Ioway, Sac, Fox, and Dakota people and their ancestors. We are proud to share with you highlights from this past academic year that reflect our mission to educate minds and develop whole persons equipped to understand and confront a changing society.
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