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 […]
Join us for a Commissioning for Mission and Blessing of Housing for Incoming Students at Grand Valley State University! Led by Rev. Kate Van Valkenberg, Mission Developer, 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 […]
“For God so loved the κόσμον (cosmos) that he gave his only son…” (John 3:16). And the Word, through whom all things came into being and without whom not one thing came into being, became flesh and lived among us (John 1:3, 14). God’s love and abundant life, revealed in Jesus Christ, transcends humankind and […]
Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 12, 2021 when congregations of the ELCA will come together for “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday. Our church continues to live through the COVID-19 pandemic. Physical distancing has changed the way we worship and serve. But the need is great, and God’s church is at work. Learn More.
This year-long program is open to anyone who would like to explore the classic elements of monastic, spiritual, and contemplative life and discover how these learnings and practices might be understood in new settings and life today. This program includes ten sessions from September 2021 to June 2022. Learn More and Register.
What does it mean to be faithful witnesses when enthusiasm is lagging, people are in need, or Christians are being rejected by their society? Hebrews, James, and 1 Peter provide models of how Christians are able to witness in such situations. Dr. Taylor will also include materials from Ephesians/Colossians (mainly Ephesians) and the Pastoral Epistles (1-2 […]
What is a Green Team? Green Teams are groups of three or more people from a spiritual community who join to create healthier communities and a cleaner environment. Green Teams work within the context of their community’s unique culture, history, and theological practices. Green Teams are trusted messengers, mobilizing members for environmental action. Rev. Dr. […]
