Given the ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, many events continue to be held differently than in past years. For the 2021 Synod Assembly, Synod Council has approved a virtual assembly, which will be held on May 15, 2021 via Zoom. Due to its virtual nature, this year’s Synod Assembly will be primarily business focused. […]
On behalf of Faiths4Vaccines, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton invites ELCA rostered ministers and lay leaders to attend the Faiths4Vaccines National Summit on May 26, 2021 from 1 to 4 pm EDT. Join us at the National Summit for the largest multi-faith gathering to support equitable and far-reaching vaccine distribution in the United States. Faith leaders […]
Join our Synod Coordinator Pastor Dan Schewe and our Synod Day Director Megan Floyd for an informational meeting to help plan for next summer's ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN. This meeting will be held June 17, 2021 from 3-4pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids (2700 Fulton St. East, Grand Rapids, MI) and […]
“For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God…” (Romans 8:19) God’s handiwork ties us together with all of creation, from the abundant blessings we enjoy to the many ways we depend on the health of the land and water. As our climate continues to change, more frequent […]
The Center of Addiction & Faith is hosting a one-hour free webinar, “Addiction, Grief & Loss, A Conversation with Kelli Nielsen and Gloria Englund," on June 24, 2021 from 12-1pm ET with follow-up 30 minute Zoom discussion. Many of us have lost a friend, family member, or other loved one to addiction. That loss may have […]
In their work with the "On Being" show and the Civil Conversations & Social Healing Project, Krista Tippett and Lucas Johnson have engaged religious and spiritual leaders as well as teachers, neuroscientists and other thought leaders in explorations of wisdom that helps us understand and engage each other as human beings across our differences. In […]
ELCA Advocacy Staff will hosting a 30-minute virtual check-in to discuss opportunities to interact with policymakers in your locality and on current priority issue updates. Most years, the U.S. Congress recesses for the month of August. Senators and representatives return to their state and/or congressional district and reconnect with constituents. This is a great opportunity […]
The Center of Addiction & Faith is hosting a free one-hour webinar on Zoom titled "Invitation to Change & Addiction" on July 29, 2021 11:00am-12 noon CT with follow-up 30 minute Zoom discussion. The Invitation to Change (ITC) is an approach to address substance misuse use grounded in compassion, connection, and the belief that a person can […]
The Mediation Skills Training Institute, part of the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, will be offering Mediation Skills Training Institute (MSTI) on August 2-6, 2021. This will be a hybrid event and will take place in person and via Zoom. The Mediation Skills Training Institute is designed for clergy and other church leaders who want to learn […]
Wondering about how advocacy fits into our Christian and Lutheran presence in policy discussions? Session 1 of ELCA Advocacy Summer School will paint a picture of what advocacy is and how advocacy is shaped with a faith foundation, especially as members and affiliates of the ELCA. With discussions, examples, and ways to connect, these 30-minute virtual […]
