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.
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 […]
