Networking women in congregations
by Karen Krueger In the current issue of Joyful News, our Synodical Women’s Organization (SWO) shared some ideas in case women gathering in your congregation want to network more actively…
Street sign is public theology
by Karen Krueger As she drives from congregation to congregation in our synod, the Rev. Leila Ortiz sees lots of church signs. “It’s public theology,” she observes. “Your sign is…
Financial wisdom for young leaders
by Karen Krueger Guidance for young leaders to “save your bacon and help you be a good steward of your God-given resources” is the point of a list peppered with…
Your church looks cute in that
by Karen Krueger If you’ve shopped for a home online, you’ve probably noticed the difference between great photos and dull ones – then shortlisted potential property with a strong photo.…
Easter lilies and Easter visitors
by Karen Krueger “Treat everyone like they are coming home for family dinner, and you’re just happy to see them and catch up. That feeling will dwell deep… and God…
Priming to help immigrant neighbors
by Karen Krueger Our immigrant neighbors are in a time of heightened anxiety. Synod staff have received inquiries from concerned congregation leaders who want to demonstrate Christian love in circumstances…
Digital directions
by Karen Krueger Looking pretty good, Metro D.C. Synod! Here is a Digital Directory* of what you are doing online and some observations I collected in the process of compiling…
Record keeping to facilitate recovery
by Karen Krueger A summary of vital document protection in preparation for possible emergencies was taken from an Internal Revenue Service document by Wheat Ridge Ministries. With the most lamentable…
La obra de Dios. Nuestras manos.
My first staff meeting with the Rev. Leila Ortiz, new Assistant to the Bishop in the synod, and already I learned something! She voiced an audio program designed to help…
Your answers are input for ELCA future
Half of us went to lunch, half of us thoughtfully shared our input with the ELCA Churchwide Representative to our Synod Assembly, the Rev. Cherlyne Beck - then we traded.…