Resolved to feel more financially prepared for the future? Check out Portico’s Retirement Readiness Series from Fidelity starting at the end of January. Register for live webinars coveringtopics like turning your savings into retirement income, understanding Social Security, and estate planning basics. Recorded versions of these topics – and many more – are available on demand on myPortico.
Read MoreYou’re invited to a landmark ecumenical event celebrating the latest Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue on January 20, 2024, 10 am at Faith Lutheran in Phoenix. Join us to delve into "Faithful Teaching" and how it shapes our shared Christian journey. Reverend Dr. Lowell Almen and Bishop Denis Madden, co-chairs of the dialogue, will lead presentations, followed by a vibrant discussion with Lutheran and Catholic voices. The event will honor the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with a Service of the Word and Prayer, culminating in a festive reception fostering communal dialogue. Read more in this post or this PDF flyer.
Please RSVP your intent to attend by January 12, 2023, giving your name and church affiliation, to eirinfo@elca.org. and be a part of this momentous occasion.
Read MoreThe Ordination and Installation of Pastor Judi Tyler will be at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (1212 E Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85020), on Sunday, 1/21/2024 at 3pm, pending a positive congregation vote. Bishop Hutterer will be presiding.
Clergy are invited to vest and process. Color of the day will be red. A reception will be held following the Service of Ordination and Installation.
Read MoreExperience unity in faith at Christ Church Episcopal in Las Vegas for a prayer service dedicated to the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, with Bishop Deborah Hutterer and other leaders. Join us on January 26 at 7:00pm for an evening of ecumenical prayer, followed by a community reception.
Read MoreCenturies after colonial models of education were first forced on Indigenous people in North America, their effects are still keenly felt. Western theological education has remained the default methodology within the church, including the ELCA. This fall, Native leaders from across the ELCA, in partnership with leaders from Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS) of California Lutheran University in Berkeley, are seeking to change that with the launch of the Theological Education for Indigenous Leaders (TEIL) program. Read more at Living Lutheran.
Read MoreWest Valley Young Adults is hosting a half-price game night at Dave and Busters on January 16. Connect with others and enjoy a variety of games!
Read MoreCamp ALOMA is looking for young men and women who are eager to serve the Lord and who enjoy sharing His word with children! Camp ALOMA needs summer staff 18-25 years old and high school volunteers!
Learn lifelong skills by spending the summer in the crisp pines of Prescott AZ! If you have a heart for ministry, the outdoors, and children, then we are eager to meet you! 8 weeks starting mid-May. Camp ALOMA: office@campaloma.com, (928) 778-1690, campaloma.com or apply at www.nloma.org.
Read MoreCamp ALOMA in Prescott, AZ is hiring a Camp Assistant! Work in a faith-filled environment ensuring the camp is in top shape. Room and board provided on duty. Contact us for more details and read the job description here.
Read MoreJoin us in a special commemorative service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy on January 14, 2024, 2pm, at King of Glory Lutheran Church, Tempe, AZ. Experience powerful worship, special music, and profound dialogue, with guest preacher Rev. Lamont Wells, Executive Director, Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities. Spread the word with this PDF or PNG image file.
Watch live on your device at bit.ly/gcs-mlk. Live-streaming events will be in Tucson and Las Vegas: 2pm at Streams in the Desert, Tucson; and 1pm PST at Community Lutheran Church in Las Vegas. Goodwill offering received at all sites and proceeds will go to support justice in the Grand Canyon Synod.
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 MoreDiscover effective ways to support estranged individuals in your ministry with the LFCNA's "Ghosted: Ministering to Estranged Parents" event. Learn from expert Fe Anam Avis on January 18, 2024, and gain actionable insights into alleviating the silent suffering within your community. Register now for this crucial training designed for faith community nurses, clergy, and anyone touched by family estrangement. View a PDF flyer here.
Read MoreJoin the ELCA in shaping a faith-based response to gun violence in the U.S. Review the draft social message, focusing on trauma and public peacemaking, and share your feedback. Your voice matters in this critical dialogue for change. Feedback due by Jan. 31, 2024. View all ELCA current social writing projects here.
Read MoreMark your calendars for January 18, 2024, for "Lutheran Day at the Legislature." Join fellow advocates at the Arizona Capitol for a day of impactful action. Prepare with available resources and advocacy training at LAMA's resource page, and share the event using our promotional materials.
Read MorePrepare for Lutheran Day at the Legislature (1/18/2024) with a special Zoom prep session on January 11, 2024 at 3:30 pm. Learn the agenda, understand the bills, and acquire tips for effective legislative communication. Register now to gain insights from experts and equip yourself for impactful advocacy.
For full details and registration, visit Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona's prep day page.
Read MoreThe Church Leadership Institute heralds the new year with gratitude and anticipation for future collaborations. They highlight the upcoming Adaptive Church Leadership Cohort, an intensive 6-month program to help churches navigate post-Covid challenges, followed by an optional year of personalized coaching. For a glimpse into the program's global impact, they recommend an episode from their podcast, "Spiritual Life and Leadership." For more on the cohort and inspiring stories, visit the full newsletter post.
Read MoreLiving Lutheran and its predecessors have been telling the stories of God’s people living their faith for nearly two centuries. The formats, distribution frequency and even church bodies represented have changed for these publications—but the core mission, to share the good news through Lutherans’ stories, hasn’t.
Read MoreMosaic’s winter 2023 Promise magazine about people we support with intellectual and developmental disabilities is now online. The Winter 2023 Promise Magazine is available on the Mosaic web site.
Read MoreAs Blessed Tomorrow closes another year, they celebrate a tapestry of partnerships and impactful programs like "Our Ocean" and "Faith + Climate Leaders Retreat". They've been acknowledged for eco-commitments by HHS and extended their reach with new training initiatives. This reflection of progress calls for a pause in gratitude amidst the challenges faced.
For a deeper dive into their year's achievements and future aspirations, read the full update.
Read MoreWith immense joy and anticipation, we extend a heartfelt invitation to join us for the 2024 Statewide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service, graciously hosted by His Eminence Archbishop Hovnan Derderian of the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church.
Please join Bishop Hutterer and other judicatory leaders from throughout Arizona at St. Apkar Armenian Apostolic Church, located at 8849 East Cholla Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85260, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 6:30 pm. This prayer service will be an opportunity to join with others throughout the state to pray for the visible unity of all Christians.
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