Archive for November 3, 2016
Marking Veterans Day in our faith communities
by the Rev. Mark W. Olsen Our 2016 Metro D.C. Synod Assembly overwhelmingly adopted a resolution entitled “Gratitude and Support for Military Service Members and Veterans.” Combined with similar resolutions…
Read MoreI was a stranger
A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP I was a stranger and you welcomed me …. (Matthew 25:35) Today there are more than 60 million displaced people in the…
Read MoreRarely in church… except at Christmas
by the Rev. Phil Hirsch The single best opportunity to connect with new people all year may be Christmas. This article can help your congregation make the most of it.…
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