PrintThe ELCA Youth Gathering for high school aged youth takes place every three years and is about faith formation, worship, study, fellowship, service, and play. It is an opportunity for youth to engage with peers from across the United States and the world who share a common commitment and faith in Christ. Learn More. The […]

PrintThe headlines are filled with the devastation from Hurricane Ida, which made landfall near New Orleans on August 29 — exactly 16 years after Hurricane Katrina. As a strong Category 4 storm, Hurricane Ida’s 150 mph winds, torrential rain and strong storm surge caused widespread flooding and wind damage in southeastern Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. […]

PrintThe Rev. Dr. Gordon Lathrop, a pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and a retired professor of liturgy, will be offering a preaching workshop that will cover the lectionary texts for October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. This free workshop will be held via Zoom from 9:00am – 12:00pm ET on September […]

PrintEquipping Leaders for Ministry and Mission (ELMM) is excited to announce their fall events! All events will be held via Zoom. September 17-18: Hebrews, James, 1 Peter with Prof. Wally Taylor October 2 & 23: Pastoral Care Assistant Training with Prof. Rosanne Swanson October 15-16: Daniel, Apocalyptic, and the Early Jewish Period with Prof. Kelly Murphy November 12-13: Revelation […]

PrintLike much of the global population, the ELCA is concerned about the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. With the outbreaks in the United States and around the world being classified as a pandemic, congregations and houses of worship need to be well-informed and well-prepared. Some sources of information that can and should be trusted are […]

PrintOn Saturday, August 14, 2021, a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck southwest Haiti. Over 1,400 people were killed, and that number is expected to increase as search-and-rescue efforts continue. Blocked roads are delaying the delivery of vital supplies to hospitals, which are overwhelmed with more than 6,900 injured people. At least 26,000 homes were damaged […]

PrintThe 2021 wildfire season is devastating the western United States. A prolonged drought and extreme heat waves are causing wildfires to spread rapidly, which makes them difficult to contain. California is currently the hardest-hit state — the Dixie Fire, in Northern California, is already the second largest wildfire in the state’s history, having burned over […]

PrintFor two decades, the U.S. Government has employed Afghan allies to serve alongside U.S. troops, diplomats, and other government employees as interpreters, translators, cultural advisors, drivers, and more. Because of their service to the U.S. mission, our allies and their families soon became the targets of anti-American violence. As the U.S. armed forces rapidly withdraw […]

PrintJoin us for a Commissioning for Mission and Blessing of Housing for Incoming Students at Grand Valley State University! This event will be held Friday, August 13, 2021 at 10:30am at the Clock Tower. This new Lutheran Campus Ministry at Grand Valley State University is in partnership with the United Campus Christian Fellowship, a United […]

PrintReporting to the Associate Vice President for Advancement and working closely with the Dean of the Seminary, the Director of Congregational Engagement and Advancement is responsible for the cultivation and stewardship of congregational and donor relationships for the development of the seminary and the university. The Director advances the university’s mission by building relationships and […]