Discover the importance of community stewardship in the summer months, as we embrace the House of Light in the ELCA’s stewardship newsletter, Where Your Heart Is. Share experiences of grace, explore upcoming events aimed at fostering stewardship, and learn from the wisdom of our ancestors and scripture. Become part of our community's chain of faith formation and support.
Read MoreDive into an eventful week with the Arizona Faith Network, featuring committee meetings, a series on religious nationalism, Judaism 201, heat relief initiatives, and several partner events. Get involved, learn, and connect with the diverse faith communities to make a real-world impact.
Read MoreWinter greetings from Zambia, dear siblings in Christ. Yes, you read that correctly, it is winter here in the southern hemisphere.
In addition to these winter greetings, I share with you my July 2023 Newsletter, as a PDF, or download it on my blog: alongwithpastorkristin.blogspot.com. In it, you will find news of my recent work with the youth and young adults of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Zambia and a reading recommendation so you can immerse yourself a bit into Zambian life.
Read MoreThe Office of the Bishop staff takes some vacation time and maintains day to day operations.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. David Pavesic, Beautiful Savior, Tucson, who celebrates 21 years on July 27.
Rev. Denise Edwards, who celebrates 21 years on July 27.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversary of Rev. Marta Poling Schmitt, who celebrates 36 years on July 26.
Read MoreMountain View Lutheran Church (Phoenix, AZ) is currently seeking an Organist. If you have a passion for and training in organ and the ability to inspire others, we invite you to apply to join our dedicated team. A more complete job description and application instructions can be found by visiting: www.mvlutheran.org/jobs.
Read MoreDiscover the distinguished guest speakers—Debie Thomas, Mark Ramsey, and Elizabeth Lynn—slated to enrich the 2023 Bishop's Fall Gathering. Learn about their contributions and how their insights will bring an added depth to our theme of "Be Bold in Your Baptism." Learn more and join us this fall at the Franciscan Renewal Center. Early bird registration ends 8/29/2023.
Read MoreMartin at martin@lssnv.org writes: “Thanks so much for collecting peanut butter and helping us combat food insecurity every day here at Lutheran Social Services of Nevada! The peanut butter is starting to arrive. Right now it is just a trickle of peanut butter melting through a hole in a dam, but for sure that dam is going to burst open. Please let me know if you need a Peanut Butter Pickup!”
Read MoreLearn how to make the most of the 2023 August Recess in this post from ELCA Advocacy - a unique opportunity to engage with your federal lawmakers locally. This post provides guidance on interacting with your representatives and resources to help you advocate effectively on key issues for 2023, including the Farm Bill Reauthorization, Affordable Housing, Clean Energy, Migration Policy, Indian Boarding Schools, Detention of Palestinian Children, and Global Health: HIV/AIDS.
Read MoreFor the memory of Emmett Till and for all victims of race-based hate crimes…
For those fighting wildfires in Greece, southern Italy, Tunisia, and Algeria; and in the states of New Mexico, Oregon, and California…
For all in the pathway of Typhoon Doksuri…
For just and peaceful resolution to strikes and protests in Israel…
For students killed in a gymnasium roof collapse in China…
For victims of violent conflicts in Ecuador…
For victims of a migrant ship capsize off the coast of Senegal…
For refugees, asylum seekers, and all migrants…
For any who are targeted and persecuted for their religious beliefs…
For those in military service, and especially those serving against will or conscience…
For peace in Palestine, Ukraine, Sudan, Syria, and Haiti…
For the healing of the earth and for swift and purposeful action against climate change…
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Jeffery Gallen, Christ Evangelical, Goodyear, Alleluia, Phoenix, who celebrates 41 years on July 25.
Rev. Matthew Metevelis, Nathan Adelson Hospice, and Living Hope, Las Vegas, who celebrates 13 years on July 25.
Rev. David Tiede, who celebrates 52 years on July 25.
The general population knows very little about the Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island. Even the most basic topics are often grand mysteries. “Indian 101” explains some of these basics to build a foundation for students to stand in solidarity with Indian people across the United States as we work together to dismantle longstanding systems of oppression.
No pre-registration is required to participate in this workshop, presented by Vance Blackfox on Wednesday, 7/26/2023, 5-7pm PDT/MST, 6-8pm MDT. Just click "join the class" to attend.
Read MoreThis workshop, presented by Vance Blackfox on Monday, 7/24/2023, 5-6pm PDT/MST, 6-7pm MDT, will explore the truths we seek to learn and the healing we hope to experience, as well as how the movement began, among Indigenous people and within the ELCA. No pre-registration is required to participate. Just click "join the class" to attend.
Read MorePresiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares her greetings from the Rostered Ministers Gathering. Pastors, deacons and bishops from all over the country met to sharpen their skills and recharge their souls.
Read MoreRead your copy of US: The Resurrection of American Terror, and be ready to join Simon’s Project for the final discussion with Rev. Kenneth W. Wheeler about his new book. Reading the book is encouraged, but not necessary. Click here to join the Zoom meeting on August 1, 2023, 10am MST/PDT, 11am MDT.
We also call your attention to a recent article from Living Lutheran featuring Rev. Wheeler.
Read MoreJoin facilitator Sheri Brown in viewing hopeful, encouraging, and soul-strengthening films, followed by group discussion and mutual support. Climate Theater meets online via Zoom on Thursdays through August 24 at 4pm PDT/MST, 5pm MDT. Register here to receive this month’s Zoom link.
Next up, American Resilience Project’s new film series and associated outreach campaigns tackles the challenge of how the utility, auto, tech, and defense industries can help modernize the aging power grid to make it more secure and responsive to the needs of its users while enhancing environmental performance.
Read MoreToday we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Colin Melby, who celebrates 40 years on July 24.
Rev. Craig Larson, Desert Hills, Green Valley, who celebrates 35 years on July 24.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Janice Brosen, who celebrates 39 years on July 22.
Rev. Paul Scheitlin, who celebrates 44 years on July 22.
Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Robert Jones, Santa Cruz, Tucson, who celebrates 40 years on July 21.
Rev. Dennis D. Nelson, who celebrates 49 years on July 21.
Rev. Harold Kriesel, who celebrates 55 years on July 21.
Rev. Richard Miller, who celebrates 55 years on July 21.
Rev. Doug Heskin, who celebrates 55 years on July 21.
