(This my friend’s true story. Names have been changed.) I hope no one sees me. Hair a mess, no make-up, still in my pajamas though it was well after time to be dressed, I surveyed the sidewalk and adjacent yards through the slightly open door. The fresh air felt great.
November is Native American Heritage Month. Racial Justice Ministries seeks to lift up the voices and work of our Indigenous siblings by highlighting the many events hosted by the ELCA’s Indigenous Ministries and Tribal Relations. We especially want to draw attention to the following two events: 15th Annual Vine
The Rise of the Small Church – Part 1: Attitudinal Shifts We are seeing many smaller churches become healthier and make great strides for the gospel. In this two-part series, Thom and Mark first look at the attitudinal shifts that took place with leaders of these smaller churches on the
In the year 410, the Eternal City, Rome, was sacked by barbarians, giving the lie to the idea that the city was in fact eternal. St. Jerome rather dramatically sums up what many people felt: When the bright light of all the world was put out, or, rather, when the
The following comes from United Families International. To visit their website, CLICK HERE. Christianity is currently the most persecuted religion in the world. Attacks target Christian homes, businesses, churches, schools, hospitals, and cemeteries every day. Religious services are interrupted, leaders are arrested, and in many cases, even believers are killed.
“For what shall we pray?” is a weekly post inviting individuals, groups, and congregations to lift up our world in prayer. This resource is prepared by a variety of leaders in the ELCA and includes prayer prompts, upcoming events and observances, and prayer suggestions from existing denominational worship materials. You