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. […]
What do you say when you don't know what to say. Listening with the ear of the heart. This learning event is part of Equipping Leaders for Mission and Ministry and will be led by Professor Rosanne Swanson. This event will take place October 2, 2021 via Zoom. Learn More.
We are in a time of chaos: Political divisions, social unrest, and tensions between and within our denominations. We seek together to be well-grounded in our faith and our several callings so that we might hold a calm presence within ourselves and bring it to others. Led by Sister Nancy Brousseau, OP, this ecumenical retreat offers a time of […]
The Center of Addiction & Faith will hold its third Addiction & Faith Conference October 7-9, 2021 in Bloomington, MN, to give faith communities tools for responding to the addiction crisis. Registration is open for in-person and virtual attendance at www.addictionandfaithconference.com. Download Brochure.
The Lombard Mennonite Peace Center will be offering Mediation Skills Training Institute for Church Leaders on October 11-15, 2021 via Zoom. This workshop is designed to help church leaders deal more effectively with interpersonal, congregational, and other forms of group conflict. Learn More. Registration is now open and available online at www.lmpeacecenter.org/all-events.
Extreme violence, including death, was used against Jews who disobeyed Antiochus' edicts by reading the Scriptures, having their children circumcised, and worshipping the God of Israel. These dire circumstances raised profound questions for the people of God. How can God's people be faithful witnesses in the face of such a catastrophe? What does it mean […]
You’re invited to celebrate World Food Day with “A People of Hope: Until All Are Fed,” featuring Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves. This online benefit for ELCA World Hunger will take place on Thursday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. CT. Special guests include the Rev. David Beckmann, […]
Some people may hope for a return to normal after the world-changing events of the last 18 months, but sociologists tell us our future will revolve around living into a “new normal.” Presented by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the 2021 Hein-Fry Book of Faith Challenge will probe this new normal. Under the […]
Are you curious where the Holy Spirit might be leading you? Are you feeling a sense of call to serve the church in a new way? Are you wondering about what it takes to become a public leader in the ELCA? Do you feel God's Spirit tugging or nudging you to explore spiritual gifts, passions, […]
