In Memoriam: Norma Jean MacAdam
In Memoriam: Norma Jean MacAdam

We pray for the family and friends of Norma Jean MacAdam, who passed away on Palm Sunday, March 25,2024, at the age of 94. She is the wife of Rev. Thomas L. MacAdam, founder of Saved By Grace Lutheran Church in Pahrump.

Her son, Kevin MacAdam, lets us know that her memorial service will be held at Good Samaritan Lutheran Church on May 7th at 11:00 a.m. and her internment at the veterans cemetery next to Rev. MacAdam that same day at 2:00 p.m. in Boulder. Anyone that would like to attend either service is welcome.

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Unlocking New Paths in Addiction Recovery: Join the ‘Choose Freedom’ Webinar
Unlocking New Paths in Addiction Recovery: Join the ‘Choose Freedom’ Webinar

Discover a new approach to overcoming addiction with Rose Ann Forte’s "Choose Freedom Program" in free webinar from the Center of Addiction & Faith on April 24, 2024. This session combines scientific insights and biblical principles to transform relationships with substances, hosted by recovery activist George A. Wood. Register here.

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ELCA Coaching Webinar Tackles Political Divides in Congregations
ELCA Coaching Webinar Tackles Political Divides in Congregations

Join the ELCA Coaching network for a crucial session on "Responding to Polarization" with Dr. Matt Cook, exploring strategies for handling political and cultural divides within congregations. We share this as another resource that can be used as part of our "Creating Space for Conversation" series, aimed at fostering understanding and unity.

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Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley seeks Director of Youth Ministry
Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley seeks Director of Youth Ministry

Resurrection Lutheran Church (RLC) in Oro Valley is looking for a full time Director of Youth Ministry who will direct and lead youth programming for Middle School and High School age youth as well as support the entire ministry of Children, Youth and Family (CYF). This person will work to fulfill the mission and vision of RLC through dynamic programming and connecting the congregation to the youth and their families by building relationships, equipping them, helping them discover their gifts and identify as a child of God. To learn more, view the job description as a PDF.

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Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity
Uniting in Prayer: Join the National Day of Prayer to Combat Hunger and Nutrition Insecurity

LAMA invites us to join the Interfaith Campaign for Food and Nutrition Security on May 2, 2024, for a National Day of Prayer dedicated to ending hunger in the U.S. This virtual gathering will unite faith leaders and activists to mobilize support for national efforts against food and nutrition insecurity, aligning with the White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. Register here.

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Embrace Respectful Recognition: Join Wartburg's Land Acknowledgement Workshop
Embrace Respectful Recognition: Join Wartburg's Land Acknowledgement Workshop

Discover how to create and live out a meaningful land acknowledgement in your congregation with Wartburg College's Land Acknowledgement Workshop on April 22. Gain insights, resources, and inspiration to honor the history and people of the land. View this PDF for more info and use this link to connect via Zoom.

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For What Shall We Pray?
For What Shall We Pray?

  • For justice and peace among nations where war and violence rage, especially Palestine and Israel, Iran, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, and South Sudan…

  • For people in Central and South America affected by the dengue fever outbreak…

  • For farmers and farm laborers as spring arrives…

  • For peaceful and fair elections in India beginning this week…

  • For corals that will die and ecosystems that will suffer as ocean temperatures rise…

  • For communities grieving gun violence, especially New Orleans, Louisiana; Salisbury, North Carolina; and Chicago, Illinois…

  • For areas of the nation experiencing storms and severe weather…

  • For safety, understanding, and earnest dialogue amidst protests in Illinois, California, New York, and Oregon…

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ELCA Church Council Advances Welcoming and Thriving Church Initiatives at Spring Meeting
ELCA Church Council Advances Welcoming and Thriving Church Initiatives at Spring Meeting

The ELCA Church Council convened for their spring meeting at the Lutheran Center in Chicago from April 11-14, focusing on enhancing the ELCA's commitment as a welcoming, thriving, and sustainable church. Key highlights included the reappointment of Rev. M. Wyvetta Bullock, the adoption of new social messages, and updates on ongoing dialogues and initiatives. The council also celebrated the ecumenical efforts and internal governance advancements. Read more at ELCA.org.

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ELCA and Episcopal Migration Ministries Team Up to Train Asylum-Seeker Sponsors
ELCA and Episcopal Migration Ministries Team Up to Train Asylum-Seeker Sponsors

Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) and AMMPARO, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's (ELCA) migrant ministry, have partnered to enhance training and support for asylum-seeker sponsors through the Neighbor to Neighbor program. This partnership aims to bolster community sponsorship efforts by offering practical support and fostering connections for asylum-seekers in areas such as housing, education, and employment. Read more at ELCA.org.

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Sumud and Solidarity: ELCA Discusses New Approaches to Peace in the Middle East
Sumud and Solidarity: ELCA Discusses New Approaches to Peace in the Middle East

In the ELCA webinar "Go and Tell," held on April 13, 2024, Rev. Rodny Said provided a poignant update from Ramallah, highlighting the current situation in the West Bank. Rev. Dr. Meghan Aelabouni took center stage to discuss effective methods of advocating for justice in Palestine and Israel, addressing frequently asked questions and explaining the concept of Sumud—the ELCA's commitment to partnership, awareness, and advocacy in the region.

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Uncivil Religion
Uncivil Religion

As part of our Creating Space for Conversations series, we share a PDF of an article by Isak Tranvik, Uncivil Religion, from A Chosen Nation?, an issue of Word and World, Luther Seminary’s journal of theology.

Martin Luther King Jr. has entered the pantheon of American heroes, to be sure. But his legacy is contested, especially in his relation to the assumptions of American civil religion, the common ideals of the nation. Perhaps King pushed beyond these assumptions and challenged them to the core with his concerns for the poor and the radical nature of love. —Isak Tranvik

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For What Shall We Pray?
For What Shall We Pray?

  • For peace among nations, especially Palestine and Israel, Myanmar, Iraq, Haiti, Russia and Ukraine, and South Sudan…

  • For victims of gun violence, especially in Minnetonka, MN; Washington D. C.; Chicago, IL; and West Philadelphia, PA…

  • For safety, protection, and compassion for all refugees, migrants, and those fleeing political violence…

  • For areas affected by storms and extreme weather, especially tornadoes and flooding along the Gulf Coast…

  • For Muslim communities celebrating Eid al-Fitr…

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