Can we answer the question ‘why’’?

Knowing the ‘why’ is important for the church’s future directions A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP Once for continuing education I signed up for an introduction to philosophy…

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Holy Saturday

A space between Good Friday and Easter A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP They took the body of Jesus and wrapped it with the spices in linen cloths,…

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Time to get to know each other

And get ready to consider priorities, future direction of ELCA A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP Sometimes I just don’t get us. We are the least likely of…

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#whycamp notions

Why has camping at an outdoor ministry site touched you? Bullying-free zone. A heart full of praise. Friendships. Kayaking biceps. Help navigating life’s challenges. Drippy s’mores. Marvel at God’s creation.…

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#whycamp in February

Camps and retreats have long been defining experiences designed to encourage people to hear, respond and develop as spiritual leaders, called to inspire and lead in lives of love. In…

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Putting the pieces together

2016 dedicated to setting directions, priorities across all the church A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP It has been just more than two years since I began this…

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The unsettled season of Advent

In incarnate Christ, God finds us and gives restless hearts rest A MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM THE ELCA PRESIDING BISHOP O come, O come Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns…

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Justice, reconcilliation, hope

They valued having “Conversations about Race: Justice, Reconciliation, Hope” when Metro D.C. Synod rostered leaders got together for their annual retreat in October. As individuals, family members, friends, pastors, congregation…

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