House of Prayer in Rock Point shares the good news of a new altar made of live-edge cypress inlaid with turquoise.
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Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Larry Stiles, who celebrates 40 years on June 19.
Rev. John Groh, who celebrates 56 years on June 19.
Rev. Norbert Schroeder, who celebrates 62 years on June 19.
Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Allen Cassel, who celebrates 34 years on June 18.
Rev. Mark Rossman, Living Water, Scottsdale, who celebrates 34 years on June 18.
Rev. Paul Hansen, who celebrates 33 years on June 18.
Rev. Glen Stadler, who celebrates 44 years on June 18.
Rev. Raymond Christenson, who celebrates 54 years on June 18.
Rev. Robert Collins, who celebrates 61 years on June 18.
In her sermon, my pastor lamented that “each person killed was a precious and irreplaceable child of God,” on the Sunday following the racially motivated massacre of 10 shoppers and workers at the Tops supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y. The irreplaceability of each person made in God’s image stands in marked contrast to so-called “Great Replacement” theory, the fear that stoked the White shooter’s hatred and motivation to target and gun down people of African descent.
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Watch the virtual celebration of the 2022 graduating class of International Women Leaders scholars.
These scholars are graduating from Augsburg University, Concordia College, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Luther College, Newberry College, St. Olaf College, Wartburg College and Wittenburg University.
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Council
“Shocking and disturbing” global food crisis requires sustainable response
German Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ukraine joins LWF as individual member
LWF calls for end to war in Ukraine and “bolder efforts” to address other conflicts
Israel-Palestine conflict: A lasting solution must include ending the occupation
Stories
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The prolific and prophetic voices of Black people, Indigenous people and people of color in this denomination remind white folks such as myself that being a faithful Lutheran has very little to do with being polite. The Holy Spirit empowers us to tell the truth.
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Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. Ralph Livdahl, who celebrates 71 years on June 17.
Rev. Daniel Megorden, who celebrates 43 years on June 17.
Rev. Richard Bosse, who celebrates 66 years on June 17.
Rev. Daniel Storvick, who celebrates 49 years on June 17.
In this post, we share a letter from our Lutheran Campus Ministries, requesting that you to send the names and contact information of all students from your congregation who are attending their respective universities.
Arizona State University, Pastor Gary McCluskey, asulcm@gmail.com
University of Arizona, Pastor Rebecca Boardman, pastor.lcmuofa@gmail.com
Northern Arizona University, Chaplain Brad Eubanks, info@lcmcanterbury.org
ASU Polytechnic East Campus, Pastor Charles Newman, cvnewman@asu.edu
Diakonia is sponsoring a summer retreat, Life of Faith Initiative, with Rev. Dr. Craig Nessan, Professor of Theology at Wartburg Seminary. All are welcome to participate in an interactive weekend designed to equip you to live your faith every day and everywhere!
Details and registration at diakoniaaz.org. Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26, 2022 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran in Phoenix.. Registration fee $60 includes lunch, dinner and breakfast.
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In this free online webinar offered through Adult Lutherans Organized for Action (ALOA), a panel of ministry leaders share their expertise on engaging older adults in ministry to each other, their families, their church and in their community. Thursday, 6/23/2022, 9am MDT/PST, 10am MDT. Register here.
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The nation’s hot spots have now reached our synod.
According to the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels, Apache, Clark, and Navajo are at high levels.
Medium levels counties are now: Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Greenlee, Maricopa, Mohave, Pima, and Washington.
Low level counties remain in Graham, La Paz, Pinal, Santa Cruz, Yavapai,and Yuma.
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All are welcome to the annual Camp ALOMA Burger Bash! Saturday, June 25, 12:00pm. Cool breezes! Beautiful pines! Great food! Friendly fellowship! Fun camp activities! A great way to see camp! No cost – donations accepted. Rsvp to office@campaloma.com or call 928-778-1690.
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Camp ALOMA is Arizona's Lutheran Camp! "To The Cross" Summer Camp registration is still open!
For more information: campaloma.com, office@campaloma.com, 928-778-1690. Click here to register today!
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On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 11am PDT/MST, noon MDT, ELCA Coaching welcomes author and poet Daniel Bowman, Jr., (MFA, Seattle Pacific University) who is associate professor of English at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, where he codirects the Making Literature Conference. The login information can be on the ELCA Coaching website.
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Paul Gerrish provided us with an update to share at our synod assembly, which we also share in this post.
“We would like to say thank you to so many for all the care, love, support, and prayers we are receiving since the tragic accident that took Heidi from us and injured Katherine, Justin, and Stephen so severely.”
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We want thank all who attended our 2022 Assembly, and all who helped make our biggest event of the year a success! And after a few days of break, we head into our summer of events and planning.
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In this post, we try to thank the many people who made our return to in-person assembly possible. We apologize for anyone we’ve neglected. It’s a blessing to have so many who help us be church together at our biggest event of the year..
We start by thanking all the voting members who took the time to participate and travel for our two-day assembly, and by informing themselves on the business of our synod. Your leadership is greatly appreciated.
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Today we celebrate these ordination anniversaries:
Rev. James Vadis, who celebrates 54 years on June 16.
Rev. Corrine Chilstrom, who celebrates 37 years on June 16.
For students of all ages, as another academic year comes to a close…
For new high school and college graduates, as they navigate their next steps forward…
For citizens of this nation, as we re-visit the events of January 6…
For all who gather this weekend to mark Juneteenth…
For all victims of gun violence and race-based aggression, especially remembering the Emmanuel Nine…For those affected by record heatwaves, rainfall, and extreme weather and for renewed commitment in working toward climate justice…
For all struggling to make ends meet amidst skyrocketing costs for daily necessities…
For fathers and all who offer compassionate, parental care…
For ELCA synod assemblies and for other denominations meeting in their respective conferences and assemblies…