The following is taken from the 2024 ELCA World Hunger Lent Study. The full resource can be ordered as a hardcopy or downloaded as a PDF in English or Spanish at the link here. Week 4 — Restoration ••• Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21 The first
The following is taken from the 2024 ELCA World Hunger Lent Study. The full resource can be ordered as a hardcopy or downloaded as a PDF in English or Spanish at the link here. Week 3 — Crucifixion Exodus ••• Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 “We
The following is taken from the 2024 ELCA World Hunger Lent Study. The full resource can be ordered as a hardcopy or downloaded as a PDF in English or Spanish at the link here. Week 2 — Transfiguration ••• Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 Psalm 22:23-31 Romans 4:13-25 Mark 8:31-38 or Mark
Study: Gen Z Wants to Know More About JesusDespite long-term trends away from religion, Barna Group finds openness in teens. A Reflection on Barna’s Open Generation ReportThis is a brief reflection on Barna’s first two reports in the Open Generation study, with a few major themes for youth workers and
Study: More Congregations Are Reopening but Attendance Remains Flat Only 27% of respondents in a Pew study said they attended services in person this month. Back in September, when the coronavirus was still surging, 26% said they attended in-person religious services. 5 Signs You’re a Leader who Talks too Much
The ELCA has introduced a study guide for its newest social statement, “Faith, Sexism, and Justice: A Call to Action.” The guide features six interactive and flexible (45-, 60- or 90-minute) sessions that can be customized for in-person gatherings or virtual meetings. Each session incorporates prayers, videos, engaging activities, Scripture
Advent week 3 “In reply [John the Baptist] said to them, ‘Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.’” -Luke 3:11 This Advent reflection is part of ELCA World Hunger’s 2021 Advent Study and ELCA World Hunger’s weekly Sermon
Advent Week 2 “By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us.” -Luke 1:78 This advent reflection is part of ELCA World Hunger’s 2021 Advent Study and ELCA World Hunger’s weekly Sermon Starter emails. You can download the full study here. You can