Living Lutheran features a video interview with Amy Beitelschees-Albers, pastor of come2goministries in Fort Wayne, Ind., discussing her food truck ministry with So Much More Ministries. Each week, Beitelschees-Albers and her team of volunteers make and distribute free meals for members of the Fort Wayne community, building relationships and offering hospitality and prayer.
Read MoreAnswer the call to support free and fair elections in Arizona! Election Protection Arizona is seeking nonpartisan poll monitors to assist voters during the 2024 General Election. Help ensure every vote counts by guiding voters through potential challenges on Election Day. Sign up for training at allvoting.org/afn2024, and be part of this crucial effort.
Read MoreAs election season nears, this week’s Faith Lens calls us to consider how Jesus’ model of servant leadership should influence the way we choose our leaders. Mark 10:45 reminds us that Christ came “not to be served, but to serve,” challenging us to prioritize the public good over personal gain. As we prepare to vote, let’s hold our leaders to this higher standard, asking why they lead and whom they serve.
Read MoreFor peace in our world, especially in Gaza and Israel, Ukraine and Russia, Syria, Sudan, Myanmar, Lebanon, and all areas of conflict…
For renewed commitments to de-escalation and diplomacy between nations…
For the work of the COP19 biodiversity summit and for increased global commitment to halt and reverse nature loss…
For Nobel Peace Prize awardee Nihon Hidankyo and for the organization’s activism against nuclear weapons, and for all survivors of the atomic bomb…
For continued relief, recovery, and rebuilding efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton…
For safe and easy access to early voting locations, and for safety for all election workers…
For all physicians, medical personnel, and health care professionals…
La ELCA está expandiendo su alcance a las comunidades hispanas y latinas con un nuevo recurso: Vidaluterana.org. Creado por líderes latinos para la comunidad latina, este sitio web ofrece contenido basado en la fe en español e inglés, conectando a los luteranos latinos con recursos espirituales y eventos de la ELCA. Visita Vidaluterana.org para aprender más y apoyar este importante ministerio.
The ELCA is expanding its outreach to Spanish-speaking communities with a new resource: Vidaluterana.org. Created by Latino leaders for the Latino community, this website offers faith-based content in Spanish and English, connecting Latino Lutherans to spiritual resources and ELCA events. Visit Vidaluterana.org to learn more and support this important ministry.
Read MoreLearn how to inspire generosity and simplify giving in your congregation with the “Inspired to Give” webinar, hosted by Vanco and the ELCA on October 24, 2024 at 10 am PDT/MST, 11 am MDT. You’ll gain insights into storytelling, best practices for giving, and exclusive tips on utilizing Vanco’s tools. Sign up today to join or receive the recording!
Read MoreThe deadline for the Grand Canyon Synod’s $175,000 grant opportunity is fast approaching—applications are due by midnight on October 18, 2024. Funding will support projects aligned with the Synod’s Strategic Plan, with priority given to those collaborating with other ELCA ministries. Make sure to watch the recorded Grants Webinar and review application guidelines before submitting.
Read MoreIt is a question of equality between your present abundance and their need,
so that their abundance may also supply your need, in order that there may be equality.
As it is written,
“The one who had much did not have too much,
and the one who had little did not have too little.”
—2 Corinthians 8:13b-15
The Grand Canyon Synod Council encourages all congregations to faithfully allocate mission support as an intentional commitment to our shared mission as church together. We encourage congregations to be generous and proportionate in their mission support, in accordance with the witness of scripture and the saints who came before us.
Read MoreWe uplift and pray for Rev. Tim Eighmy and the people of Community Lutheran Church in Bullhead City, part of the Colorado River Conference.
Read MoreWe uplift and pray for Rev. Sandy Jones and the people of Bethany Lutheran Church in Scottsdale, part of the Northeast Valley Conference.
Read MoreThis week we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:
Rev. Paul Gregory, Hospice Family Care, Mesa, who celebrates 38 years on October 19.
Rev. Susanne Havlic, who celebrates 28 years on October 20.
Rev. David Swan, who celebrates 51 years on October 21.
Rev. Mitchell Eickmann, who celebrates 40 years on October 22.
Rev. Linda Brown, who celebrates 13 years on October 22.
Rev. Glenn Schrader, Our Saviour’s, Tucson, who celebrates 1 years on October 22.
Rev. Amalia Vagts, Our Saviour’s, Tucson, who celebrates 3 years on October 23.
Join the Thriving Leadership Formation series starting October 23, 2024. This weekly online workshop integrates the Enneagram with practical leadership skills to enhance self-awareness, communication, and conflict resolution. Each session is stand-alone, and registration is required. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow into a more effective and compassionate leader!
Read MoreJoin the ELCA’s online workshop series through October to delve into how our faith informs our actions and voting on critical social issues. The final discussion is October 22: Freed in Christ: Race, Ethnicity, and Culture with Dr. Richard Perry, emeritus faculty at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.. View a PDF flyer and register now to engage deeply with our social teachings and lead community discussions.
Read MorePacific Lutheran Theological Seminary (PLTS), located in Berkeley, California, is the only Lutheran seminary in the western United States. As a founding member of the Graduate Theological Union and a Reconciling in Christ (RIC) institution, PLTS prepares leaders for a diverse and changing world through various degree and certificate programs. Learn more about how PLTS can equip you to transform communities and lead with faith at PLTS’s website.
Read MoreOn this Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we highlight the Lutheran World Federation’s commitment to advocating for indigenous rights globally. Through initiatives like the “Pathways to Equality” project in Namibia, their advocacy handbook, and participation in global human rights councils, the LWF continues to work for justice, dignity, and the empowerment of indigenous communities worldwide.
Read MoreThe ELCA’s Truth & Healing Movement calls for the church to confront its colonizing past and move toward healing. With support from the Association of American Indians and Alaska Natives of the ELCA, this movement focuses on advocacy, cultural learning, and spiritual reconciliation. Discover how you can get involved in this important journey of faith and justice at ELCA.org/indigenous.
Read MoreIn celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Grand Canyon Synod lifts up Native American Urban Ministry in Phoenix and the Navajo Lutheran Mission in Rock Point, AZ. Both ministries serve as powerful examples of faith and service, providing spiritual and material support to Native American communities. We honor their efforts and the Indigenous people whose land we now inhabit.
Read MoreHow to End Christian Nationalism is the essential guidebook for Christians alarmed by the rising tide of Christian nationalism yet unsure how to counter it. Five years into leading the Christians Against Christian Nationalism campaign, Amanda Tyler unpacks key truths we can share with others: Patriotism is not the same as nationalism. Religious freedom means little if it's not for everyone. Christians follow a gospel of love, not the idol of power. Learn more and order the book here.
Read MoreSupport Lutheran World Relief’s 2024 Fall Ingathering by donating quilts and kits at the Phoenix/Glendale collection on October 18-19. Learn more about how to participate and what to donate on the LWR website, lwr.org/pack.
Read MoreJoin the #ELCAElectionActivator network to support and equip ELCA members for nonpartisan participation in the electoral process through monthly virtual gatherings and regular updates. Participate in activities that foster civic engagement. Sign up now to join the next meeting on 10/22/2024 and contribute to a just and peaceful society. Sign up here.
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