Download the PowerPoint presentation from the Grand Canyon Synod’s “Cyber Security Awareness: Staying Safe in Today’s Electronic World” Zoom meeting this week, from Professor Anthony Cicero.
Read MorePray for people who are recovering from hurricanes, storms and flooding here and in other countries. Ask God to displace their grief and despair with hope, their feelings of loss with comfort and wholeness, and their isolation and loneliness with the reassurance that people, congregations and ministries such as Lutheran Disaster Response will stand with them now and for the long haul of recovery and healing.
Read MoreBishop James Hazelwood offers several ideas he’s thought of or read about in terms of Advent & Christmas planning.
Read MoreVeterans Day Remember and give thanks for the service and personal sacrifice of women and men who have served our nation in times of peace and war. Pray for those currently serving in the military and for their families, especially during times of separation, that they will know they are remembered, valued and cared for by their faith community and siblings in Christ.
Read MorePause, reflect and pray for God’s help with whatever is most troubling or perplexing in your life right now — that thing that keeps you awake at night.
Read MoreHow do we plan for Advent and Christmas in a time of pandemic? The conference deans and the Bishop have set aside some time Tuesday, November 10 at 3:00 pm MST so that you can share ideas of what this might look like. Please register for the Zoom meeting here.
Read MoreGive thanks to God for Augsburg Fortress, the publishing ministry of the ELCA. Ask God to bless and further its work creating resources and partnerships “to support the ministries of faith communities in communicating the good news of God’s liberating grace.”
Read MorePray for insight and wisdom from the Spirit that will help us lead lives pleasing to God and glimpse the kingdom of heaven.
Read MoreContinue to pray for our global companions as some countries experience a new wave of COVID-19 infections. Pray for those countries most affected, that we might share physical and spiritual support and resources, mutually encourage leaders and congregations, and wait patiently for the day when we can celebrate our unity and work together in person.
Read MorePraise God for leading us and renewing us with light and truth throughout our baptismal journey.
Read MoreELCA Coaching and Rev. Mike Weaver present Improv (aka Adapative Leadership) Techniques to Face the Unknown, Wednesday, November 11, 12 pm MST.
The Weekly Online Gathering for ELCA Leaders continues every Wednesday, 1 pm Central, 12pm MST. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org as well as archives.
Read MoreLutherans Restoring Creation shares resources and processes for acknowledging native land. Native-Land.ca provides a searchable map.
Read their full list of resources and listen to their Nov. 12th Connections Call for more information.
Read MorePray for people and communities in the western states that are fighting wildfires, recovering from the devastation left by recent fires and worrying about the increased threat of wildfires and longer fire seasons. Ask God to protect the firefighters, emergency responders and volunteers who work tirelessly and at great personal risk to protect lives and property.
Read MoreAs 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.
Read MoreWe are called to be disciples and students of Jesus, to study Scripture and to learn from the bearers of faith who live by what they teach. Pray that the Spirit will open our hearts and sharpen our minds to distinguish between those who are trustworthy and those who use their position and powers of persuasion to tempt us from the truth and ways of God.
Read MoreLast week, Mikka McCracken, Director of the ELCA Innovation Lab, spoke about our call to “fail boldly” and what it means to ABIDE in failure.
Check out this video which explores the importance of taking risks in service to our neighbor, and remembering that our worth is not defined by our success or failure but rests in our identity as loved children of God.
Read MoreBecause of the increased threats to cyber security, the Grand Canyon Synod will be hosting a Zoom presentation with Anthony Cicero, CISSP, Professor of Cyber Security at Scottsdale Community College. Monday, November 9 at 6 pm MST. Please register for the meeting here by November 6.
Read MorePray for the Spirit to grant us wisdom and courage in our discernment and decisions as we elect leaders for our nation, states and communities. Pray that those chosen to serve will do so with compassion, justice, concern for people with critical needs and a commitment to the well-being of all people and communities.
Read MoreIn this session, Wednesday, November 4, 12 pm MST, Rev. Solveig Nilsen-Goodin will invite us into a prayer practice based on Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Links to the meeting at elcacoaching.org.
To watch the previous two sessions, visit Rituals of Renewal and Everything We Love, We Will Lose.
Read MoreThe fourth session of the Beginning a Culture of Generosity fall stewardship program is available for review. It’s available here for those who missed it or are curious about the program.
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