In lieu of the annual spring conference and due to COVID-19, Valparaiso University's Institute of Liturgical Studies will be offering a series of virtual seminars in February, March and April with an optional worship service following each event. The first seminar in the series will be held February 4, 2021 at 8pm ET. Holy God, […]
Although sharing with the other New Testament gospels the same basic outline of the story of Jesus, the Fourth Gospel pushes the account of his life all the way back before creation and divides the narrative of Jesus’ life into the Book of Signs and the Book of Glory. The “I am” sayings provide unique […]
This year, the Ignite the Church Conference will be moving to monthly webinars focused on the theme "Adapting to a New Reality: Living into a Fresh Vision for God’s Church." Monthly webinars focus on key areas: February 18, 2021 – Justice and the Common Good March 18, 2021 – Hybrid Community: Virtual & In-Person April […]
Samaritas and Thrivent are joining forces to host a free virtual town hall on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 12:30 p.m. The event will feature Samaritas Senior Living expert Valarie Taffs Cook and Thrivent Financial Expert DeAnte Thompkins. They will discuss the choices available for helping a senior member of the family get ready to […]
In his letters and in his personal witness the Apostle Paul gave the early church—and us—the theological grounding that is still the foundation of what we believe and teach about Jesus. His language about the cross, justification, baptism, and resurrection was at the heart of his ministry, of the Reformation in the sixteenth century, and […]
Are you curious about where the Holy Spirit might be leading you? Are you feeling a sense of call to serve the church in a new way? Has any anyone ever suggested that you would make a good pastor, deacon, or other type of church leader? Do you feel God’s Spirit tugging or nudging you to explore spiritual […]
This year, the Ignite the Church Conference will be moving to monthly webinars focused on the theme "Adapting to a New Reality: Living into a Fresh Vision for God’s Church." Monthly webinars focus on key areas: March 18, 2021 – Hybrid Community: Virtual & In-Person April 15, 2021 – Creative Expressions of Church More information […]
This year, the Ignite the Church Conference will be moving to monthly webinars focused on the theme "Adapting to a New Reality: Living into a Fresh Vision for God’s Church." Monthly webinars focus on key areas: April 15, 2021 – Creative Expressions of Church More information is available at www.IgniteTheChurch.net All conference proceeds are donated […]
Ecumenical Advocacy Days (EAD), happening April 18-21, is especially accessible (and affordable!) in 2021 because the National Gathering and Lobby Day is virtual. EAD has been meaningful for many Lutherans who take the advocacy opportunity and bring back the skills to multiple contexts. #EAD2021, with the theme: “God’s Earth and People Restored,” is a time […]
Trinity Seminary'sNelson W. Trout Lectures will be held April 29-30, 2021 and will feature the Rev. Dr. Beverly Wallace. This year's theme is “Do You Want to be Well? ‘Cause Wholeness Ain’t No Trifling Thing: The Necessity of Healing Work in Theological Education for Authentic Diversity.” Learn More.
