Pastors Rachel & Zach from our Companion Synod in Hungary share a brief video update on the refugee situation in Hungary and Central Europe–and how the ELCA and Lutheran Church […]
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Earth Day Worship Service
All are welcome to join an Earth Day online worship service hosted by Lutherans Restoring Creation on Sunday, April 24. The Rev. Dr. Carmelo Santos will preach according to the […]
Congregations Encouraged to apply for ‘Open Doors’ ministry grants
By Interim Bishop Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl Easter season blessings to you as we continue to live into the meaning of Jesus’ gift of new life for us in these times. We […]
An Update on Call Process
As we emerge from the pandemic every ministry will be evaluating where we are and where we need to go. Some things may go back to “normal,” while some things will never be the same again.
New ELCA Assignment Process
By The Rev. Steven Brackett, Assistant to the Bishop We have just completed the first round of the new ELCA First Call Process. This replaces the ELCA Assignment Process that […]
Vaccinations – We need healthy leaders in our congregation
By Interim Bishop Andrea DeGroot-Nesdahl I continue to hear news of people sharing that they have received their first (of two) vaccinations for COVID-19. We hear daily news reports with […]
